That is certainly an interesting and hope-enhancing post, Dave and I would love to see the "old" quality of British manufacture of so many goods return.
An example, was the old merino woolens, such as "Mellofleece" long underwear, the best I have ever used. We would buy this in the '60s and into the late '70s, my last set wore until about four years ago and was warmer than any currently available merino base layers I have....several highend brands.
Mellofleece, under a down duvet was all one required to keep comfortable down to -20*F and with a sweater added, plus heavy woolen pants, I have been good to snowshoe all day at -40. I would LOVE to be able to "Buy British", again!
