Mears Country Clothing
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Raymond Mears had worked at the top end of the tailoring industry all of his life. He started his career as a measure cutter and worked his way up through the ranks to designer and finally a director of a large Walsall based company. At the age of 59 he decided to start his own company manufacturing equestrian jackets which he supplied to a local Jodhpur company. Due to his background quality and style were of prime importance, it was therefore not long before the Mears name became known and the company had to move to larger premises; it was at this time he was joined by his son John who stills runs the factory today. John like his father had always been in the clothing trade and prior to his move to the family business was a director of a clothing manufacture in the North of England.
By tradition tailors, the Mears Family initially brought to the equestrian sector the knowledge and craftsmanship gained from half a century of manufacturing quality clothing. This is one reason they are still manufacturing in this country today, to use their skills, knowledge and understanding of jacket manufacture to the full and be in total control of the quality of garment they make. They are proud of what they produce, as is the skilled and dedicated workforce, the majority of who have been with the company for many years.
Customer satisfaction is a prime objective of the company so quality control is of the utmost importance, which starts at the onset by their choice of fabric. All fabric is produced in this country and sourced from top quality mills in both Scotland and Yorkshire. The garments are individually hand cut, and as a high proportion of the jackets are tweeds the matching of checks is vital. Once on the machine line each machinist is responsible for a specialist operation which she performs. From the machine room the jackets are passed to the press room where they are hand pressed and the buttons sewn on again by hand for the majority of styles. Each jacket is then individually inspected prior to dispatch. All departments work together as a team to produce top quality coats and jackets designed not only to fulfil the correct code of dress, but also to accommodate the demands of riders, perfect fit and freedom to move.
Due to manufacturing in this country Mears can also offer choice and individualism. Quotes John Mears, “There is not a structured style of jacket we cannot produce and we cater for all disciplines from the novice rider to dressage and side saddle habits. As a company we are proud to supply the British Eventing Team with their formal jackets and tail coats.”
Mears comprehensive range of Pytchley Hunt wear covers all the style requirements for the most discerning of hunts person. They also offer a customised collar and engraved button service.
There is a wide selection of styles to choose from for each discipline, plus the choice of either an easy or close fit jacket for ladies and girls. The close fit jacket is available in one inch graduations to achieve that perfect fit. Once you have decided on the style of coat or jacket you then have a comprehensive choice of fabrics and trims to choose from, the decision is yours. By carefully watching fashion trends and listening to customers, the Mears Collection is constantly updated to suit the needs of the equestrian world. By manufacturing in this country they can offer flexibility, choice and individualism with a quality guarantee which they monitor themselves.
Proud Sponsors of TeamGBR
By tradition tailors, the Mears Family initially brought to the equestrian sector the knowledge and craftsmanship gained from half a century of manufacturing quality clothing.
By producing coats and jackets designed not only to fulfil the correct codes of dress, but also to accommodate the demands of riders, perfect fit and freedom to move, Mears rapidly became established as a leading supplier of quality riding wear to the Equestrian market. Over the years Mears have maintained these original standards and at the same time strived to improve their range of coats and jackets. By carefully watching fashion trends and listening to customers, the Mears Collection is constantly updated to suit the needs of the equestrian world.
We manufacture top quality British made coats and jackets which cater for all the disciplines, Showing, Show Jumping, Hunt wear including Evening Tail Coats, Dressage and Side Saddle Habits. We export to America, France, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and many other countries in the World.
Mears feel privileged and proud to sponsor TeamGBR, which they have done for a number of years. Providing formal riding jackets for both the Sydney and Athens Olympic Teams, the European Eventing Championships and the World Equestrian Games.
TeamGBR at the FEI World Equestrian Championships, Aachen 2006
We would like to congratulate all the team members on their past success and wish them continued success for the future. It’s a great moment when you see a gold medal placed on top of one of your jackets!
Mears Hunt Wear
Ladies Stow Jacket and
the York Waistcoat
Stow
The Ladies Stow Hunt Jacket provides an ideal multi purpose jacket which is lighter in weight than a Hunt Coat. An ideal alternative for the lady who may hunt during early season.
The jacket design has an inset back panel with twin buttons at the waist; it is centre vented and has two slanting side pockets with flaps. It is half lined in an all wool tattersall lining.
It is offered in either Black or Navy in a mid weight pure new wool Cavelry Twill.
Ledbury Ladies Hunt Coat and
the Mens Cottesmore
Cottesmore
Traditional Frock style Hunt Coat with seamed waist, panel back with twin buttons and centre vent. It carries two flap pockets inset into the waist seam together with an out breast pocket with flap. The body is lined in an all wool tattersall check fabric which incorporates two in breast pockets. The skirt is lined with a coated polyester cotton fabric making it both waterproof and easy to clean with a damp cloth it also carries two large pockets which button close.
Available from stock in a heavy weight black Melton wool fabric. As an alternative it can be made in heavy weight Keepers Tweed.
Grafton Full Hunt Coat
Grafton
The Grafton Full Hunt Coat is Frock style, with either Button 4 for the Hunt Master or Button 5 for the Hunt Servant.
- It features a single whistle pocket inset to the seamed waist.
- The body is lined in an all wool tattersall check fabric; the skirt has a weatherproof lining incorporating two hare pockets, the sleeves have wind cuffs.
- The morning style is Button 3 with rounded fronts.
Available in heavy weight Cavalry Twill in scarlet, black and green. Hunt collars and buttons can be included on request.
Ledbury
The Ladies Hunt Coat is button 3 with panel back and twin buttons together with centre vent. The seamed waist incorporates a single pocket with flap and the coat is designed to close at the neck.
The body is lined in an all wool tatersall check fabric the skirt has a weatherproof lining and carries a single hare pocket.
Available in black or navy heavy weight pure new wool Melton or to order in black, navy, scarlet or green heavy cavalry twill.
Hilton
The classic Evening Dress Tail Coat with panel back, twin buttons and centre vent is available to order and can incorporate Hunt collars, facings and buttons.
Available in the finest of pure new wool barathea cloth generally in scarlet but also available in Hunter Green.
Rutland
The mens Rutland Jacket is suitable for a variety of country pursuits. It is available in a heavy weight Keepers Tweed providing both warmth and durability. The style carries a centre vent, 3 outside sloping pockets with flaps (ticket pocket and out breast welt pocket).
Can also be made in any of our fabric range.
Mears Bespoke
Mears are delighted to announce the range of Mears Bespoke.
Jacket personalised with name and date
A new range from a family business with close to 100 years experience. Bespoke Mears offers the discriminating and discerning customer, distinctive jackets and coats that combine quality and style for both country and town wear.
Using only top quality British fabrics each garment is made to measure, hand cut and finished at the Mears factory, in the West Midlands.
The custom range will incorporate exclusive design details but can also accommodate customer’s own specifications resulting in an individual garment.
The garment range includes Gentleman’s Tweed Jackets, Race Coats and Shooting Suits. Huntwear includes, both ladies and gentleman’s Hunt Coats, Hunting Tail Coats, Evening Tail Coats and Doe skin waistcoats.
Contact details:
www.mearsjackets.com | Email: enquiries@mearsjackets.comwww.bespokemears.com | Email: enquiries@bespokemears.com
10, Harrison Street, Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands. WS3 3HPTelephone: 01922 476930