<P> The headquarters for J. Barbour and Sons Ltd. at the time of its foundation was located at 5 Market Place, South Shields . The company moved the headquarters to Wimbledon in 1916, then returned to Simonside, South Shields, in 1981 . </P> <P> While some of the waxed cotton jackets are still manufactured in Simonside, South Shields, most of the other products are manufactured outside the United Kingdom . </P> <P> In addition to its waxed and quilted jackets, J. Barbour & Sons Ltd. are famous for sweaters, moleskin clothing, corduroy clothing, and tattersall shirts . Barbour has also entered the "waterproof - breathable" market with its own type waterproof liners, cordura external fabric and polar fleece sweaters . Some Barbour products contain outdoor - orientated features such as snug - fitting collars, "storm cuffs", waterproof pockets with drainage holes and wide "game" pockets . In recent years the company has successfully modernized its collections to appeal to a younger clientele while maintaining credibility with the traditional countryside customer . Many of the more fashionable ranges are influenced by the "Barbour International" motorcycling ranges . Taking inspiration from the company's 1931 waxed cotton motorcycling suit and the 1951 "Original Green" motorcycling jacket, modern collections are fashionable interpretations of the companies heritage in bikes . </P> <P> Despite traditional connotations with rural life, Barbour jackets saw increased popularity as an urban fashion item in the 2010s decade . </P>

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