British weatherproof fabrics 2 - British Millerain

I hadn't been aware of British Millerain until quite recently, when I noticed that many suppliers and manufacturers are using this British company's waxed fabrics in their weatherproof garments.

Established in 1880, British Millerain describes itself as the world's premier manufacturer of waxed cotton. This material was developed from sailors' oilskins, water resistant clothes made from canvas crudely proofed with linseed oil. Waxed garments have been popular since their inception, companies such as Barbour and Belstaff supplied weatherproof clothing for field sports and motor sports enthusiasts. Where these two large manufacturers get their oiled cotton fabric from I have no idea, but many other designers and retailers are selling weatherproof garments which use waxed fabric made by British Millerain.

Here are a few examples -

Grenson Marske British Millerain brogue

Archie Foal waxed cotton Ansgar bike field jacket

Boden bike jacket

Boden reefer

Boden reefer

John Lewis Rally jacket

Dr Martens Lester - British Millerain

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