Source: www.fibre2fashion.com
Burberry has launched 'Made in the UK', a new series championing Burberry's commitment to supporting British manufacturing. 'Made in the UK', a celebration of British craftsmanship, begins with a focus on Burberry's iconic Heritage Trench and Car Coats - made in Castleford, West Yorkshire.
The Heritage collection comprises four signature fits – the Chelsea, Kensington, and Waterloo trench coat plus the Camden car coat. Made in Castleford, where Burberry has operated a dedicated manufacturing site for more than 50 years, every element of the designs requires the skill and expertise of specialist craftspeople. The intricate stitching on the collar takes up to a year for each specialist to master – with more than 180 stitches creating a fluid curve that allows the collar to sit perfectly on the neck.
The cotton gabardine used to make the Heritage Trench and Car Coats is woven at the Burberry mill in Keighley, as is the iconic Burberry Check cotton that has lined coats since the 1920s. A revolutionary fabric, gabardine was invented by Thomas Burberry in 1879 – its shower-resistant, lightweight, and breathable properties developed to offer greater freedom when exploring the outdoors in inclement weather, Burberry said in a press release.
The collection is part of the ‘Trench for Tomorrow’ initiative, which ensures that Heritage Trench and Car Coats are made with lower-impact materials and can be worn for as long as possible through the help of ReBurberry Services.
