Berghaus
Newcastle outdoor brand and early Gore-Tex licensee. The red-and-blue panel emblem and 'Made in Gt. Britain' wording mark its vintage shells.
- Origin
- England
- Founded
- 1966
- Category
- Outdoor & Heritage
- Documented eras
- 4
How Berghaus labels evolved over time. Match the markers below against the tag in hand to place a garment in its era.
1980–1989
'Made in Gt. Britain' Tags
The classic blue-and-red panel emblem, typically with 'Made in Gt. Britain', on square tags with bold red size text, materials like Gore-Tex noted on separate labels.
- The classic Berghaus logo prominently features the blue and red emblem, typically with “Made in Gt. Britain.”
- Square tags often have bold red text indicating the size, with some including size conversion charts.
- Additional information about materials, such as Gore-Tex, may be present on separate labels.
How to spot it
The panel emblem with 'Made in Gt. Britain'.
Value signal
Strong; 80s British-made Berghaus shells are sought.
1990–1999
Spec-Detail Rectangle Tags
Rectangular tags keep the recognisable logo, often 'Made in Gt. Britain', with prominent red or blue size text and detailed fabric or waterproof-membrane specs.
- Rectangular tags continue to display the recognizable logo, often with “Made in Gt. Britain.”
- Size information remains prominent in red or blue text.
- Tags may also provide detailed specifications of fabric composition or features like waterproof membranes.
How to spot it
The panel logo with fabric/membrane spec detail.
Value signal
Solid 90s vintage; the colour-block shells sell well.
2000–2009
Dark-Ground Loop Tags
Loop tags became common with the Berghaus logo on a dark ground, square or rectangular, with distinctive borders and multiple attached quality-control labels.
- Loop tags become more common, featuring the Berghaus logo on a dark background.
- Tag shapes include square or rectangular, with additional information about size in various colors.
- Some tags are adorned with distinctive borders and have multiple attached labels for quality control or material specifications.
How to spot it
A loop tag with the logo on a dark ground.
Value signal
Common; condition-driven resale.
2010–2019
'Est. 1966' Printed Tags
Modern lighter-coloured tags, often printed directly onto the fabric, the blue-and-red logo the focal point, sometimes with 'Est. 1966'.
- Modern layouts are used with lighter-colored tags, often printed directly onto the garment fabric.
- The classic blue and red logo continues to be the focal point, sometimes accompanied by “Est. 1966.”
- Tags may list production location and include global sizing guides or additional care labels.
How to spot it
A printed-on tag, sometimes carrying 'Est. 1966'.
Value signal
Modern; priced on the piece.