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.