Quintessentially British, outdoor brand Barbour is famed for its cotton wax [jacket](https://www.trouva.com/productactured by hand in-type/jackets). Founded by John Barbour in South Shields in 1894, the business continues to be family owned with its roots firmly in the North East with its classic wax jackets still being manuf their Simonside factory. From countrywear beginnings to a worldwide heritage and lifestyle brand, Barbour fuses traditional craftsmanship with a contemporary edge to create clothing and boots that stand the test of time.