Hi viz work waterproofs?

[mackem 30,539]

Just now, Leo Sayer said:

Tbf I I was down that way, I would actually like to have a look round . Bet there is some decent stuff in there. 

It’s a decent store,LOTS of muntie round there.

[chartpolski 28,701]

Last time I was in New Zealand, Swanndri were very expensive but were 100% pure wool.

Now they are not quite as expensive and are 100% polyester.

I may be wrong but I heard production had moved to China ?

Cheers.

[greg64 3,076]

12 minutes ago, chartpolski said:

Last time I was in New Zealand, Swanndri were very expensive but were 100% pure wool.

Now they are not quite as expensive and are 100% polyester.

I may be wrong but I heard production had moved to China ?

Cheers.

produced in China from 2005

[eastcoast 4,693]

19 hours ago, gnipper said:

They do provide stuff mate but its the basic stuff like screwfix etc sell and I don't blame them either as expensive stuff would be getting lost left right and centre. We get bekina wellies nowadays which are a mile better than the shite we used to get. 

There is always that aspect to contend with. In the past I've been given boots that needed a hammer taken to them and soaked in polish for a week before wearing them but they still wrecked your feet. I make sure the boots we issue are comfortable to wear straight out the box.

But I will get a call, such and such (usually an apprentice) has left his boots on site and forgot he going to another site after college. Can I order him a new pair? NO! 

[WataWalloper 4,212]

4 hours ago, Leo Sayer said:

Fancy trying Swanndri tbh. I've never liked Ridgeline stuff,  had a coat years ago. It was too heavy and sweated my tits off in it lamping , ended up giving it a fella down road who was into his stalking 

I have the smock an jacket by ridgeline an they are kept for on quad bike when it’s real bad weather, wear them doing any kind graft an you lose a stone in sweat haha 

[gnipper 6,930]

1 hour ago, eastcoast said:

There is always that aspect to contend with. In the past I've been given boots that needed a hammer taken to them and soaked in polish for a week before wearing them but they still wrecked your feet. I make sure the boots we issue are comfortable to wear straight out the box.

But I will get a call, such and such (usually an apprentice) has left his boots on site and forgot he going to another site after college. Can I order him a new pair? NO! 

When i say getting lost i mean intentionally and sold on

[tatsblisters 11,184]

14 hours ago, greg64 said:

produced in China from 2005

Ridgeline are the same a small label on mine says made in China and I dare bet most of the outdoor clothing comes from China or India as it must be a lucrative market going on all the different brands when years ago it was barbour that seemed to be the only brand about and ex army gear for those of us on a tight budget. 

[mackem 30,539]

5 hours ago, tatsblisters said:

Ridgeline are the same a small label on mine says made in China and I dare bet most of the outdoor clothing comes from China or India as it must be a lucrative market going on all the different brands when years ago it was barbour that seemed to be the only brand about and ex army gear for those of us on a tight budget. 

More cost effective to have garments made in China mate,the shop price would rocket if the clothing was produced in the UK.Manufactured in China doesn’t make it inferior,the pattern is the same.

[tatsblisters 11,184]

5 minutes ago, mackem said:

More cost effective to have garments made in China mate,the shop price would rocket if the clothing was produced in the UK.Manufactured in China doesn’t make it inferior,the pattern is the same.

I have to admit mate I am impressed with the quality on clothes I have mentioned looks like the Chinese have got there act together regarding quality and sizes that used to be an issue years ago. 

[Daniel cain 49,776]

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