MANUFACTURING

Until recently (1990's) Chester Barrie was a vertical operation. Owning its own factory in Crewe (where it is still made to this day). The Chester Barrie values stem from its English made goods and the reason for its base in the north was due to proximity with the port of Liverpool (and his export to the USA) and good communication routes with the mills in Huddersfield.

Chester Barrie became extremely popular for one very good reason; they provided a suit, ready for you to take away, that is of "good Savile Row quality". The rest of the street were "bespoke" tailors, that whilst of excellent quality, meant that it often took weeks for your suit to be ready. Chester Barrie provided the first "Ready-to-Wear" suits on Savile Row! In addition to their ready-to-wear, they offered (and still do to this day) a handmade-to-measure service if you had a little more time.

At Chester Barrie the cutting is still done by hand, although to average measurements rather than a pattern designed for the individual customer.

Chester Barrie, though are still hand crafted using only the very finest suit cloths. Attention to detail is paramount, from the 'comfort splice' in the trousers, the covered "Chester Barrie belt" and the full canvas structure.

Today, Chester Barrie provides the gentleman with the very best in suits, shirts and ties, using only the highest quality suiting cloths and shirting fabrics.