18/06/2026
On this day in Hainsworth history...
Today, the 18th of June, is the 211th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. This iconic event marked the victory of the Seventh Coalition over the French Army, and brought the Napoleonic Wars to an end.
The British troops, led by the Duke of Wellington, would have been an impressive sight on the battlefield due to their bright scarlet jackets. This was by design - it's said that the colour red was chosen to disguise the soldiers' wounds, so as not to betray weakness to the enemy. This striking wool cloth was manufactured by AW Hainsworth, and we continue to produce it for the British military to this day.
You can see Hainsworth cloth being worn by the King's Guard (either stationed outside Buckingham Palace or during last weekend's Trooping of the Colour) or by the Royal Family during ceremonial events.
With over 240 years of craft and expertise, Hainsworth are proud to be part of iconic British history.