Drumohr
| Drumohr | |
| Industry | Fashion |
| Founded | 1773 |
| Founder | James Paterson |
| Owner | Ciocca |
| Website | drumohr |
Drumohr is an Italian fashion brand specialising in knitwear and originated in Scotland in 1773.
History
[edit]The company was founded by James Paterson in Dumfries, Scotland in 1773 as J.A. Robertson & Sons, a hosiery manufacturer producing stocking and gloves.[1][2] In 1805 he moved to the farm of Nunland on the road to Castle Douglas.[2]
In 1851, it exhibited a sample of hand framed hosiery at the London Great Exhibition.[1][2]
At the end of the 19th century, it opened a new factory in Dumfries to produce hosiery, gloves and socks, then also fully-fashioned wool and cashmere outerwear.[1]
Stockings in jacquard colour patterns were sold to members of the Royal Family, including George V and Queen Mary.[2] In 1927, the Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) was photographed wearing a Drumohr sweater and socks on the golf course, giving further publicity to the brand.[1]
During World War II, the factory was requisitioned and the Robertson brothers were required to teach the owners of rivals McGeorge and Pringle the methods of manufacturing Drumohr's knitwear.[2]
Facing overseas competition and several changes of ownership, the Dumfries factory closed in 2003.[1] In the 1990s, its Dumfries competitor McGeorge was similarly forced to close.[2]
In 2006, the brand was bought by the Italian company Ciocca Group. Clothing has been produced in Italy under the name "Drumohr" since then.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Drumohr – also known as J.A. Robertson(Dumfries) Ltd – Fleece To Fashion". Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ a b c d e f "Hosiery Manufacturing in Nithsdale". Future Museum. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
- ^ "Knitwear and Hydropower – going greener, Drumohr makes few real steps forward". 2001.