Yarmouth Oilskins
Yarmouth Oilskins is an English manufacturer of coastal workwear founded in 1898 and based in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk. It makes unisex smocks, jackets, shirts and trousers from natural fibres in its own factory.
| Founded | 1898 |
|---|---|
| Factory | Great Yarmouth, England |
| Signature product | Classic Smock |
| Range | Unisex coastal workwear |
| Website | yarmouthoilskins.com |
What is Yarmouth Oilskins?
Yarmouth Oilskins is a clothing manufacturer founded in 1898 in Great Yarmouth on the English coast. It describes itself as a maker of classic coastal clothing and still produces in its own factory in the town, positioning its pieces as authentic, handmade English workwear.
Products and positioning
The collection is unisex and inter-seasonal, made from natural fibres. Its best-known garment is the Classic Smock, the traditional fisherman's pullover that the company has made for generations. The range also includes:
- Hooded Smock and Travelling Mac
- Engineers Jacket and Fly Fishing Jacket
- Admiralty Shirt and other shirts
- Knitwear, trousers, dungarees, shorts, aprons and accessories
The heritage workwear look, simple cuts and British manufacturing place the brand in the premium segment, where it appeals to customers interested in provenance and long-lasting clothing.
Distribution
Yarmouth Oilskins sells through its own online store and through independent menswear and lifestyle retailers in the UK and abroad.
Why it matters
As one of the remaining garment factories on the English east coast, Yarmouth Oilskins is a reference point for the revival of British-made heritage workwear.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Yarmouth Oilskins made?
Yarmouth Oilskins clothing is made in the company's own factory in Great Yarmouth, England.
When was Yarmouth Oilskins founded?
Yarmouth Oilskins was founded in 1898.