Trifter

Fabulous outdoor gear. Having been a keen outdoors man for most of my life, I realised the vital importance of good quality clothing long ago. It can even save your life in our rather unsettled climate. I have long depended on the excellent Barbour waxed cotton waterproof jackets and their other outdoor wear products. However, despite living only a handful of miles away, I had never visited their Bede Industrial Estate Factory Outlet and Official Service Centre at Jarrow on the banks of the River Tyne. Recently I decided to rectify this omission and took a trip there. It was a revelation. The outlet offers the entire Barbour range from outdoor wear through shirts, trousers and knitwear to shoes. There were a number of tremendous bargains and some items were heavily discounted with 30% to 50% off the recommended retail price. I was able to make my selection from many end of range garments and there was a wide range of quality approved seconds. The Official Service Centre refurbishes Barbour Garments from across the globe. Some jackets are sent for their annual reproof while others need more extensive repairs and alterations. All leave the factory like new, thanks to the team of experts, who are there to help clients get the best from their Barbour waxed cotton jackets. This service can be contacted on 0191 427 4210. The Factory Outlet and official Service Centre, which is next to the Bede Metro Station and only two minutes drive from the southern entrance of the Tyne Tunnel, has ample car parking and is open from 9am to 5pm on Mondays to Saturdays and 10am to 4pm on Sundays. Clients can access the entire Barbour range on www.barbour.com