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Mackintosh is a brand of modern heritage built on true craftsmanship and a two hundred year history. Charles Macintosh developed the process of spreading rubber onto cotton to create the world’s first formal waterproof fabric, signaling the arrival of the original Mackintosh coat.
 
Charles Macintosh (without the "K") was a chemist who was born in Glasgow in 1766. He began experiments to find a use for the waste products of Glasgow's new gas works opened in 1818, and the first waterproof cloth was patented in 1823.  Every genuine Mackintosh garment is carefully hand made by skilled operatives who have spent years perfecting the techniques required to make a true mackintosh. Today, Mackintosh is a firmly established global brand that combines updated technology with traditional techniques to create the modern-day ‘Mac’. Based in Cumbernauld, Scotland, Mackintosh takes its trade very seriously – all coat makers undertake a three-year apprenticeship to ensure that they can make outerwear to Mackintosh’s strict standards. The ultimate recognition for Mackintosh as the leader in this area is the regular commissions from international designer brands, firmly positioning the brand as manufacturers of excellence.