Never heard of this brand! I really like the 617. The gold quilted liner is really striking.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Himel-Bros-Leather-Jacket-40/142909549588
Huh, might end up being a bargain.
I wouldn't expect UK manufacture, though reviews seem to suggest they've not skimped on quality.
I can confirm that they are not made in the UK, although the owner did not want to reveal the country of manufacture. He did say that making them in the UK would make the goods too pricey, but he also confirmed focusing on quality. I have their padded gloves and they are quite good.
Yes, I wouldn't expect anything much lower than £500 to £600 would be made in the UK these days. Wonder why they didn't want to reveal it? In case prejudice stops people buying? India or Pakistan seems the most likely these days. It's going to be interesting to see what happens if/when the EU finally puts through its labelling rules on country of origin.
It's going to be interesting to see what happens if/when the EU finally puts through its labelling rules on country of origin.
just had them on the phone, the jackets are made in China
I was wondering about that, it's the first time that I had someone refuse to reveal country of manufacture
I was thinking it must be Pakistan, as they do quite a bit of leather work. He must have realised that not revealing the country of manufacturing is indeed worse
???might be
It's a delicate issue, we use a lot of items made in China, especially all kinds of appliances and electronics. But it is true that we do not associate products made there with long term use... Not that those do not exist but they are likely not the priority of the factories there.
I guess "made in China" is still associated with "expendable" and/or "disposable"
What is this?
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