“In 1823 Charles Macintosh patented his development of a remarkable waterproof fabric. The raincoats were made by several selected manufacturer using his Double Texture Cotton of 2 layers bonded with a rubber compound which was then taped with rubberised cotton. In 1889 one of those Manchester manufacturers expanded its operations to Ireland and in 1934 registered its business of the manufacture of Mackintoshes. The popularity of the raincoats led them to be exported to countries as far as the US, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.”