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Belstaff is probably Britain's longest established supplier of quality clothing
and accessories made especially for the motorcyclist. The result of all
our experience and expertise is the biggest, brightest, smartest range of
biker wear you can find anywhere.
Founded by Eli Belovitch in 1924 Belstaff has become one of the most famous
motorcycle clothing brands. Even in 1924 the first garments produced, designed
to combat British weather, we were without equal. Capes, leggings, haversacks,
rucksacks and quality waterproofs for men and women were all made at their
factory at Victoria Place, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent. By 1930, the business
grew to become a limited company and the Belstaff Manufacturing Company
Limited was born, the mane coming from Eli's surname and part from the county
in which he began, Staffordshire.
During the second world war the reputation of Belstaff's design and quality
ensured maximum production was maintained for the Services in all areas
of military textiles, specialising in waterproof protection for submariners
and aircraft carriers creating a technical base that still exists today. |