Firmin & Sons

Formed in 2006 from the combination of two of the UK's finest and most historic manufacturers, under the leadership of Russell Kashket, Firmin House has carried on their centuries-old traditions manufacturing iconic uniforms and accoutrements in our factories in Birmingham and London.

With the acquisition of E. C. Snaith and the foundation of Kashket Tactical Group, Firmin House is able to offer head to toe uniformsand operational clothing and equipmentfor military, emergency and security service, corporate and civilian use for everyone from individuals to armed forces, for everything from a Royal Wedding to bank security.

The Group's strength is enshrined in its skilled workforce of around 100 craftsmen and craftswomen. Expertise is passed down from master craftsman to journeyman in traditional and modern apprenticeships. Our Master Tailor is sharing his skill and experience of more than 50 years to teach our team of young aspiring tailors at our North London facility.

Kashket & Partners of London are the leading specialists for the design, development and manufacture of high-quality uniforms for ceremonial, parade and formal wear. Our dedicated team of more than 40 bespoke tailors and skilled artisans have developed their craft over hundreds of years, and are adept at maintaining our cutting edge uniform manufacturing capabilities.

Firmin House's specialists in export and international sales, and metalwork manufacture, Firmin & Sons has been proudly manufacturing in the UK since 1655, making it the oldest manufacturing company in the UK, and one of the oldest still extant in the world. From modest beginnings as button makers, we are now a designer and supplier of every form of uniform, livery or badge, and the accessories and accoutrements to go with them.

Kashket Tactical Group designs and manufactures load carriages and ballistic protective systems for the military, security services and individuals. Whether the requirement is for a full tactical system to equip a special forces task force operating in a hostile environment, or a covert ballistic event for an individual, KTG can offer the perfect, customised, solution.