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Barbour’s production factory in South Shields has been
given the Royal seal of approval for sustainability by non other than the heir
to the throne himself, Prince Charles.
By Neil
Fatkin
Tuesday,
9th November 2021, 4:47 pm
The Prince
was visiting the factory to meet with workers and unveil a new plaque
celebrating the opening of the Barbour Wax for Life Workshop.
The visit
was also a celebration of a century of sustainable practice through the
company’s policy of re-waxing jackets to extend their lifespan and reduce the
need for the production and purchase of new garments.
A longtime
conservationist, it’s a cause close to the future king’s heart. Just last week,
Prince Charles addressed world leaders at the COP26 conference, calling for
consensus of action in more sustainable practices to protect the planet.
He said: “I
can only urge you, as the world’s decision-makers, to find practical ways of
overcoming differences so we can all get down to work together, to rescue this
precious planet and save the threatened future of our young people.”
A jacket of
choice of the Royal Family, Barbour has received three Royal Warrants endorsing
the product, including from the Prince of Wales himself in 1987.
After
unveiling the plaque, Prince Charles quipped: “Thank you so much for today.
I’ll make sure to empty my pockets before I send my jacket for re-waxing.”
During his
visit the Prince got the chance to turn his hand to re-waxing under the expert
tutelage of re-proofer, Neil Travis.
After
applying the wax, he joked: “I wonder which poor customer this jacket belongs
to.”
The Prince
also took time to visit the factory’s museum and chat with machinists on the
factory floor who he praised for their “fantastic work”.
The Prince
was escorted by the company’s Director of Supply Chain, Ian Sime.
Ian said:
“We were very pleased to welcome the Prince here today. We’ve been re-waxing
jackets here for 100 years, extending the life-cycle of our product and to have
Prince Charles here today to have a look at the work we’ve been doing was
really quite thrilling.”
Dame
Margaret Barbour added: “It was an honour to welcome his Royal Highness back to
Babour 27 years after his first visit. Our workshop brings together all our
sustainable initiatives into one place.
"If a
Barbour jacket is re-waxed at least once a year, with regular use it can last a
long time and be handed down to future generations, making it a very
sustainable choice.”
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