Aertex + Shirts = Well smart

Aertex is a brand which is in keeping with our appreciation of genuine heritage. The brand has existed for over 120 years in one way or another. Aertex was born out of Lancastrian mill owner Lewis Haslam's desire to create an innovative fabric which was versatile enough to keep the warmth in and the cold out, but also be breathable.

Like many brands which have stood the test of time, they played their part in the war effort, with the British Army sporting Aertex shirts and Jackets during World War 2.

With the war over and the country in recovery, the boom in youth fashion during the 1950's saw Aertex propelled to the forefront. Aertex featured in the Festival of Britain in 1951 and ended the decade making tentative steps into the UK sporting market with their support of the 'All New Netball Associations' coaching film.

That involvement in sports was a natural progression and was cemented during the 1960's with the advanced Aertex being utilised by various sports such as football, tennis and cricket. This naturally led to the brand becoming popular within school sports.

Aertex began the 1970's with their prestigious involvement with the England football team. With the World Cup taking place in the searing Mexican heat the likes of Bobby Moore sported Aertex made kits which allowed them to feel (and look) as cool as possible.

The use of Aertex fabrics in football continued throughout the 1980s with stars such as George Best wearing a shirt featuring Aertex technology when playing in the NASL for San Jose Earthquakes in 1981.

Today Aertex is firmly established as one of the UK's leading lights, with musicians and television personalities favouring Aertex clothing.

We have two styles of their excellent shirts in store online, in various different colours too. Pound for pound these have to be amongst the best shirts available this Autumn/Winter.

Aertex Shirts