J. Barbour &
Sons Ltd is a British clothing manufacturer, best known
for making waterproof and outdoor clothing, often
associated with the sport of hunting. The company was
founded in 1894 by John Barbour, from Galloway,
Scotland, who began selling oilskins in the port of
South Shields. The firm prides itself on its reputation
for high quality, hard-wearing clothing, and holds royal
warrants to supply "waterproof and protective clothing"
to HM Queen Elizabeth II, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, and
HRH The Prince of Wales.
Barbour clothing is noted for rugged construction and classic styling. In addition to its waxed and quilted jackets, the company produces sweaters, moleskin clothing, corduroy clothing, and tattersall shirts. Although for decades made in the U.K., most of Barbour's products are not made outside the U.K.
Barbour clothing is noted for rugged construction and classic styling. In addition to its waxed and quilted jackets, the company produces sweaters, moleskin clothing, corduroy clothing, and tattersall shirts. Although for decades made in the U.K., most of Barbour's products are not made outside the U.K.