In 1870, John Morlands bought a tannery in the historic town of Glastonbury, a place rich in Arthurian legend. One thing particularly attracted Morland to the town and that was the water, an essential element in the tanning process. It was he wrote, “of unusual purity.”
Morlands quickly became renowned for the excellence of its products. It takes skill to enhance the special properties of sheepskin, its ability to “breath” while insulating the wearer from the cold. Morlands took exceptional care in the choice and processing of its skin, and in the artisanship of the products themselves.
By 1906, the motor car had become fashionable, but gave motorists very little protection against the cold. They depended on coats, rugs, and foot muffs for warmth and comfort. The most prestigious were those made in sheepskin by Morlands. Today Morlands makes sheepskin car mats for the luxury car market.
In 1940, Morlands flying jackets and boots were essential for the RAF pilots who fought in the Battle of Britain. More than that, our flying jackets became a symbol of their heroic resistance.
1n 1952. Edmund Hillary acknowledged the attributes of Morlands sheepskin boots. Several pairs were taken on the successful Mount Everest expedition to keep the climbers warm in their bivouacs.
The exceptional qualities of Morlands products remain as sought after now as they ever were. This is why in 1992 the British Bobsleigh team chose to take Morlands with them to the Olympics.
The story continues today with Morlands sheepskin slippers , these slippers are made from the finest sheepskin, to the highest quality as befits the Morlands name.
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