Made in the UK,
the Trench
The trench is the cornerstone of Burberry. Made from gabardine, a shower-resistant fabric invented by Thomas Burberry, our
Heritage Trench and Car Coats are crafted in Yorkshire and hand-finished by a team of specialist tailors.
Woven with Care
Our coats have been crafted from
cotton gabardine and lined with
the Burberry Check for more than
a century. Today, these iconic
fabrics are woven at our mill
in Keighley, Yorkshire.
Our coats have been crafted from cotton gabardine and lined with the Burberry Check for more than a century. Today, these iconic fabrics are woven at our mill in Keighley, Yorkshire.
Built with Precision
Every piece of gabardine is
inspected by hand, ensuring
perfection of colour and surface
before the cutting of a single piece
of fabric.
Every piece of gabardine is inspected by hand, ensuring perfection of colour and surface before the cutting of a single piece of fabric.
Hand-finished Details
From buttons to belt loops, details
are stitched on by hand – the most
intricate being the collar. Made up
of eight parts and up to 270 stitches,
it takes up to a year of training for
each specialist tailor to master the
fluid curve that allows the collar to
sit perfectly on the neck.
From buttons to belt loops, details are stitched on by hand – the most intricate being the collar. Made up of eight parts and up to 270 stitches, it takes up to a year of training for each specialist tailor to master the fluid curve that allows the collar to sit perfectly on the neck.
The Heritage Trench Coats are named after different London boroughs – each shape personifying its unique character.
- ChelseaOur slimmest-cut trench captures the youthful spirit of 1960s London.
- Waterloo
A shape steeped in history, with raglan sleeves inspired by our early trench designs.
- CamdenThe original car coat defined by its casual, single-breasted fastening.
- Kensington
A classic trench rooted in tradition, with narrow set-in sleeves for a streamlined silhouette.
‘For safety on land, in the air, or afloat, there’s nothing to equal THE BURBERRY COAT.’
– Thomas Burberry
Our Craftsmanship
Trench for Tomorrow
An initiative that ensures our Heritage Trench and Car Coats are made with lower-impact materials and can be worn for as long as possible through the help of our ReBurberry services.
Production Process
Our manufacturing sites in Castleford and Keighley are both run on electricity that is 100 per cent renewable.
100 Per Cent Organic Cotton
The outer gabardine fabric is made from organically grown cotton, which is less chemical and water intensive than conventionally produced cotton.
Trench Details
All the buttons are made from 90 per cent bio-based resin, a renewable natural resource derived from plants.