Bolton, J A, Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Bolton, John
- Blanket Dyeworks
- Leicester Dyeworks
- Chilprufe
- Pasold Ltd
- Chilprufe Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Leicester, City of Leicester, Leicestershire, East Midlands, England
Sectors:
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Wearing apparel & footwear production
Hosiery & knitwear production
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Textile production
Textile finishing
Notes:
Traced origins to 1890s when John Bolton, 1867-1945, established Blanket Dyeworks at Leicester. Later operated Leicester Dyeworks. 1906 diversified into manufacture of high quality children's wear, notably woollen underwear and introduced the Chilprufe brand. By 1936 employed 1,000. In decline post 1945 and in 1962 acquired by Pasold Ltd. Brand name subsequently owned by Chilprufe Ltd. John Bolton noted for his pioneering employee policies
Publications:
- John Bolton and Chilprufe by Simpson, David
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Bolton, John
- Blanket Dyeworks
- Leicester Dyeworks
- Chilprufe
- Pasold Ltd
- Chilprufe Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Leicester, City of Leicester, Leicestershire, East Midlands, England
Sectors:
- Wearing apparel & footwear production Hosiery & knitwear production
- Textile production Textile finishing
Notes:
Traced origins to 1890s when John Bolton, 1867-1945, established Blanket Dyeworks at Leicester. Later operated Leicester Dyeworks. 1906 diversified into manufacture of high quality children's wear, notably woollen underwear and introduced the Chilprufe brand. By 1936 employed 1,000. In decline post 1945 and in 1962 acquired by Pasold Ltd. Brand name subsequently owned by Chilprufe Ltd. John Bolton noted for his pioneering employee policiesPublications:
- John Bolton and Chilprufe by Simpson, David