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MADE IN THE UK.
Burberry launches its new range Made in the UK, a show of support for British manufacturing.
Celebrating British craftsmanship, ‘Made in the UK’ begins with Burberry’s iconic heritage trench coats and car coats, made in Castleford, West Yorkshire.
The Heritage Collection consists of four signature styles: the Chelsea, Kensington, and Waterloo trench coats, as well as the Camden car coat. They are manufactured in Castleford, where Burberry has been based for over 50 years. Every element of the design reflects highly trained craftsmanship and expertise, and the techniques required to create the intricate stitching on the collar can take up to a year to master. Over 180 stitches create a supple curve that allows the collar to fit perfectly around your neck.
The cotton gabardine fabric used in the trench and car coats is manufactured at Burberry’s textile factory in Keighley. The same goes for the iconic Burberry check, which is made of cotton and has been used to line coats since the 1920s. Created by Thomas Burberry in 1879, this revolutionary fabric, gabardine, is lightweight, water-repellent, and breathable, making it possible to explore outdoors with greater freedom and comfort. It was developed for this purpose.
The collection is also part of our “Trench for Tomorrow” initiative, which aims to create heritage trench coats and car coats from materials with a lower environmental impact, and through ReBurberry services. It is intended to be worn for a long time.
Manufactured in England for over a century, Burberry coats have been made from Burberry’s signature gabardine, now made from 100% organic cotton gabardine. Organic cotton is a new alternative to traditional cotton because it uses limited chemicals and uses less water. The buttons used in our products are made of 90% bio-based resin, a renewable resource derived from plants. Our production sites in Castleford and Keighley are powered by 100% renewable electricity.
We also offer circular services such as trench refresh, water repellent finishing, repair, rental and resale so that you can wear your trench coats and car coats for a longer period of time.
© Courtesy of Burberry
© Courtesy of Burberry
