Trespass_(clothing)

Trespass (clothing)

Trespass (clothing)

International sportswear brand


Trespass is an international sportswear brand owned by Jacobs & Turner Ltd.,[1] specialising in skiwear, waterproof jackets, fleeces, festival accessories, walking boots and camping gear. The company sells outdoor clothing in the wholesale market, through retail shops in Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe, and through its website.[2]

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Trespass, Southside Wandsworth, London

History

Jacobs & Turner Ltd. was established in 1938 and, at the time, specialised in technical workwear. The Trespass brand was created in 1984, moving the company towards specialising in performance skiwear and outdoor clothing.[1]

Since its inception, the company has been located in Glasgow, Scotland, with its main head office and distribution centre still residing in the south side of the city.

Stores

After moving into the retail trade in the 1990s, Trespass expanded its business within Great Britain. It expanded into the Republic of Ireland in 2008,[3] mainland Europe in 2014,[4] and Northern Ireland in 2015.[5] Its 200th UK store was opened in 2018.[6]

The company has over 300 shops, in Ireland, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Poland, France, Germany and Austria, and has operations in 62 countries worldwide.[7][8] It also sells via its website.

Partnership with Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games

In February 2013, it was announced that Trespass were the official uniform providers for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. Trespass supplied the uniforms for the Queen's Baton Relay and the Games Workforce, estimated at 15,000 volunteers.[9] On 18 August 2013, the Trespass designed uniforms were unveiled,[10] alongside the relay baton.[11]

Sponsorship

Trespass sponsors a number of sporting events and athletes.[12] These include:


References

  1. Cameron, Greig (21 March 2012). "Profits at owner of Trespass increase by 27%". The Herald. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
  2. "'British weather' gives boost to Scottish outdoor clothing firm Trespass". The Herald. 3 April 2019. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  3. "Home". trespass.ie. Archived from the original on 11 March 2008. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
  4. Cooper, Ben (1 May 2014). "Trespass planning European stores". drapersonline.com. Drapers. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  5. Scott, Sarah (1 December 2015). "Jobs created at Abbeycentre as new retailers - including Next - plan openings". belfastlive.co.uk. BelfastLive. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  6. Seymour, David (23 March 2020). "National retailer looks set to exit Boston town centre unit". lincolnshireworld.com. LincolnshireWorld. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  7. Harrison, Nicola (9 July 2010). "Trespass aims for 250 stores as it capitalises on property market". retail-week.com. Retail Week. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  8. "Trespass eyes 250 stores in four years". drapersonline.com. Drapers. 9 July 2010. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
  9. "Trespass to design Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games uniforms". BBC News. Glasgow. 26 February 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
  10. "Glasgow 2014 uniform unveiled". Glasgow Times. 7 March 2014. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
  11. Carrell, Severin (16 August 2013). "Commonwealth Games: titanium baton unveiled for Glasgow 2014 relay tour". The Guardian. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
  12. "Trespass Press Centre". trespass.com. Retrieved 20 January 2024.

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