Let’s be honest. You’re already more than familiar with UK farming and the EU referendum debate. From politicians arguing until they’re blue in the face, to perhaps the most bizarre naval battle the UK has ever seen, this is likely to be remembered as one of the most fiercely contended and controversial issues of our generation. […]
One of the age-old debates in waterproof fishing gear is flexothane vs. PVC. Made from polyurethane, flexothane is a fairly established waterproof material that’s been used in fishing and industry for a number of years now. It’s stretchy, noise-free and particularly popular in agricultural farming – and for good reason. Similarly, PVC waterproofs have earned a reputation for […]
We know it might feel like summer’s just around the corner, but farming waterproofs are still some of our most popular seasonal items right here in the UK. And it’s not just because the weather can be unpredictable. In fact, it’s harder to find the right lightweight, durable waterproof clothing in the warmer months. Too […]
Here at Stormline, we’ve build a solid reputation for offering some of the hardiest fishing oilskins in the UK. It’s what we’re passionate about. But recently, we launched a new kind of fishing oilskin and it got us thinking. We all recognise those old-fashioned, black and white photographs of a stocky fisherman standing next to […]
It’s coming to that time of year again when UK commercial fishing is back in season. If you’ve been dusting off your old waterproofs, you might have noticed your gear is looking a little worse for wear. And if you haven’t been using fishing oilskins when you ought to, then you’ve got another problem altogether. But […]
Stormline professional pride index – When it comes to professional pride, farming professionals come top. If you want professional pride, get out of the office, avoid customers and start producing something with your hands. At least, those are the findings of our new study into professional pride across the UK’s largest industries. You might also like: Home […]
Wet Weather Gear for Farming or Fishing If you are a farmer, fishermen or someone who works outdoors or in difficult conditions on a daily basis, choosing the right wet weather gear is critical. Your ability to work comfortably or to enjoy the outdoors can be influenced greatly by the gear you choose and is […]
Check out this excellent video made by Ian McDonald with the Morey family on their Crayfishing boat in Western Australia. The drone footage is excellent! Warning: The warm sunny weather may make Lobster fishermen in the US and Canada very jealous…;-) We are very proud to provide our wet weather gear for the Morey […]
The UK skills gap is a complex issue, especially when it comes to the matter of filling it. We recently conducted a study to see how familiar people are with the specific jobs that make up the skills gap. But instead of conducting a simple poll (yes we love polls), we made a game of it. […]
Because of the UK skills gap, the Home Office website has a list of the UK’s most in-demand professions. It includes salary and qualification details, so anyone from overseas looking to move here to work can see what jobs we need to fill. However, British adults are having a hard time taking the Home Office […]