FAQ’s

What is the difference between plus twos and plus fours?

Plus fours are the more traditional garment which are fuller cut and fold over 4 inches below the knee, ]

Plus twos are the more modern equivalent with a 2 inch fold over and these give off a slimmer silhouette.

Breeks are slimmer and shorter still

Which leg fastenings do you recommend?

Velcro works well on all fabrics.

The elasticated arrangement is more suited to the pure new wools and the washable range of tartans.

Strap and buckle is a more traditional feature and favours heavier fabrics such as corduroy, moleskin and Yorkshire tweed.

Why choose moleskin pockets?

Our regular pockets are 100% cotton drill – moleskin pockets are more durable, they are warm and soft to the touch.

How will my order be delivered and how much are shipping costs?

All orders are dispatched within 3-4 weeks and are sent by Royal Mail packet post, multiple orders may be sent separately. If your order will be longer during busy periods we will contact you by email or telephone.

Shipping is calculated automatically at checkout and the cost is

UK £4.99

EU countries £14.99 per parcel with either FedeX or UPS.

Switzerland and the rest of the World £14.99

USA £29.99 This includes the new Tariff duty

Can you make up from my own fabric?

Unfortunately, no. We choose our fabric suppliers carefully, and if there are any issues with the cloth, we can order more or replace it if necessary. On rare occasions, if we deem a customer’s cloth appropriate for a very special occasion, we may use it. However, this is entirely at our discretion, and there is no discount for using a customer’s cloth.

please ring our helpline for advice 01422 833020.

Can I supply extra measurements?

Every garment is cut to order using our tried and tested patterns that we’re developed decades ago, however if you wish to supply extra measurements please get in touch first

Waist sizing and hem width?

Please measure the person or an existing well fitting garment, our waist sizes are as ordered,

Far too many ready made or off the rail garments make up much larger than the label states, DO NOT rely on this!

Our trousers have a nice taper to the hem and vary between 17″ and 18″ depending on the waist and leg sizes, you can choose this at checkout if you prefer something different

All of our garments are a traditional fit and sit on the natural waist and the rise is typically 11 1/2″, there are far too may variables to give an exact measure without knowing all other measures, if you would like further information or something different please get in touch.

Do you supply wool socks?

Yes we supply knee length wool socks in a range of colours available on our accessories page. £35 + postage

Do you ship to The United States?

Yes we ship Worldwide, the postage costs will be added for each country at checkout,

USA  £29.99 This includes the new tariff duty.

Switzerland £14.99,

EU £14.99

Can I call in and look at fabrics and be measured?

It’s not always easy to measure yourself and we are more than happy for you to call and be measured or send in your favourite garment and we can repeat the dimensions.