Although some of their products are now made abroad, Barbour continues to manufacture its core waxed-cotton garments in a factory in South Shields, Tyne and Wear. A fourth-generation family-owned British brand, Barbour has surprised many by becoming popular with the festival crowd and termed 'cool'. Barbour's are now commonplace with the East London fashion conscious crowds.Barbour now has 11 of its own retail shops in the UK, and a presence in 40 countries worldwide including Germany, Holland, Austria, France, the United States, Italy, Spain, Argentina, New Zealand and Japan.
If you are buying a Barbour, ensure you seek out the limited lines that are still made in England - they do exist!
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