Launched in 1924 by Harry Grosberg, Belstaff has become one of the best British Heritage brands to date known worldwide for its high performance outwear and even more renowned for its Belstaff jackets. The brand started up business in a factory located in Stoke-on-Trent where the clothes were originally manufactured. Their main aim was to produce high quality outwear, conducting research into technology that would make products waterproof, windproof and resistant to heavy friction, resulting in the first brand to produce a fabric that was totally waterproof but breathable, now commonly known as ‘waxed cotton’. Specialising in garments for motorcyclists, aviators and the army, protective clothing was their main focus, resulting in developing a range of gloves, goggles, boots, and helmets.