Sometimes stuff just happens. Good stuff rarely happens on its own. It happens when good people try hard. And that’s what we have here – these articles are about things that have happened. And will happen.
You don’t want to make a big man angry. We used to only offer one tapered trouser cut, the 177. Lots of people loved them and continue to do so, but some guys with big calf muscles and ankles couldn’t get the trousers on. If they were wearing boots, there just wasn’t enough room in the […]
We’d seen this guy hanging around the Business Park where the HebTroCo unit is situated. He was usually riding round on a bicycle like a kid, always in shorts. After asking around it turned out that he’s a Para Olympic cyclist. On Twitter his name is @stevebatembe but we didn’t think he was African and […]
We don’t play the fashion “seasons” game. We do stylish clothing that’s made to last, rather than fashion that’s designed to be worn then discarded. You should expect to get years of wear out of something that you buy from us. Some people call this ‘Slow Fashion’. It’s just what we do. Clothes should be […]
HebTroCo started as an idea in the pub to make trousers. We didn’t only have one idea in the pub though. In the beginning we wanted to make lots of things. The following items were discussed at length and even taken to the sample stage: shoes, hats, underpants, women’s trousers, wallets, beer, nineteenth century railway […]
After two years in development, we’re proud to finally have our lighter “office weight” Works 177 on our shelves and shipping to customers. Launched at the end of January, these are the trousers we’ve been working on since the company launched, to sit alongside our flagship 177 Moleskins. Featuring a British woven cotton twill fabric, […]
“You won’t sell any!” Said my mum when she first heard about what has now become HebTroCo. “Moleskin trousers are only £40 in Marks & Spencer” she continued, pouring scorn on my latest harebrained scheme to keep the grandchildren in the conditions to which they haven’t become accustomed. Of course it wasn’t the first time […]
It’s a happy accident. We now sit here dressed top to toe in our own brand of clothing. Just over two years ago we didn’t have many decent clothes and we didn’t know anything about the business. We always appreciated nice things though, liked a good story and we are very curious. It all started […]
Our Damascus steel HebTroCo Barlow Knives are in production. Here are process photos showing some of the work that goes into each knife. Joe Moore the blacksmith forges out a billet of Damascus steel on the spring hammer. He is based at Portland Works in Sheffield where Michael May who makes our Barlow Knife is also […]
The HebTroCo mobile pop up shop goes on the road for a 900 mile winter cycling trip across northern Europe.
As part of Ed’s recent European cargo bike adventure, he ran a series of charity auctions. Mikkeller, the kings of craft beer from Denmark, kindly donated four rare bottles of Imperial Stout. HebTroCo matched this with a 1485 Wool Jacket, a Garrison Belt and a pair of 177 moleskin trousers. Here’s Ed speeding through the […]
Some people stand out. You notice them in town or waiting outside school when you go to collect the kids. With stylish clothes, ever present rolled wool watch cap and ginger beard Alan Coulson is one of those people. Then one day you spot him in the park. This time he’s on a skateboard and […]
Bloggers, Vloggers and anyone who asks nicely. Roll up. You’re all entitled to amazing priced goods from us with our ground breaking promotional pricing structure that means everyone gets the best deal. Daily, in and amongst the enquiries about size, shipping, the “where’s my fucking trousers” emails and the bizarre requests for us to do […]
To celebrate the end of Ed’s epic 900 mile cycle ride from Copenhagen back to England we are having a pop up party and charity auction at The Triangle in Shipley, West Yorkshire. There is a whole HebTroCo outfit and some amazing beers up for grabs on the night. Event is Friday 26th January, from […]
HebTroCo Co-Founder Ed is on the road on the HebTroCo-Eco-Euro-Solo-Pop-Up-Road-Trip. Riding across Northern Europe on a cargo bike, packed 8 pairs of trousers, 7 jackets, 2 pairs of boots & 3 belts, plus some special beers from Mikkeller to auction for charity. And some clean underwear. Ed’s a day ahead of schedule and will be […]
In the darkest days of winter the beer should be as black as night and the clothing to match. Join Ed as he rides his black Bullitt cargo bike through the darkness at one of the pop up events in cosy bars along his route from Copenhagen back home. These black beers are rare and […]
A week today Ed starts his journey. He’ll be collecting a new Bullitt e-cargo bike from Copenhagen and cycling back home via Berlin, Rotterdam and Shipley. There will be 4 pop up events along the way where he’ll have HebTroCo products to try. Each venue will also see a very special charity auction and you’ve […]
Denmark to England by Bicycle – Pop Up Dates & Locations Friday 5th January – Mikkeller Bar Viktoriagade, Copenhagen, Denmark Friday 12th January – Mikkeller Berlin, Germany Thursday 18th January – Fenix Food Factory, Rotterdam, Netherlands Friday 26th January – The Triangle, Shipley, England Ed will ride to each of these venues on his […]
If you want to stay warm, layer up your garments using several thin base layers, jumpers and jackets. This way you can also easily regulate your temperature, down as well as up, as you go between overheated office, freezing hill top, chilly walk into town, warm pub, car, bike and home. Governor Jacket worn underneath […]