How To

So you have found the perfect swimsuit for your holiday, but how do you keep it looking new for seasons to come? Often swimsuits can quickly tire and breakdown as the result of chemicals such as chlorine, sunscreen and deodorant. However, by taking time to follow these simple steps you can easily prolong the life of your swimwear.   Once you have finished swimming or sunbathing, hand wash your swimsuit in luke warm water with a mild soap to ensure that all traces of chlorine and salt, which will slowly... Read More

Winter has well and truly arrived, and as the temperature drops there is only one thing for it…Cashmere! The quintessential of luxury, this super soft fabric is an essential in many wardrobes. Despite this, caring for your cashmere can seem both a little daunting and time consuming. Due to the fine properties of the fabric, cashmere is prone to pilling and worse still, is much loved by hungry moth larvae! But fear not, with a good care routine you will be able to get the best out of your woollies... Read More

A wax cotton jacket, such as those from Barbour will last for many years. In order to retain its waterproof qualities and durability, we suggest in getting your wax jacket re-waxed once a year. This is very simple to do,  either send it to Barbour’s customer service team who will re-wax  and make any alternations for you.  Alternatively, it is fairy straightforward and quicker to do in the comfort of your own home. We suggest waxing with a tin of Thornproof Wax Dressing, a wax that is approved by Barbour. You... Read More