Beagle's glove memories were preceded by a similar 'bean counter's' cost-saving with the introduction of the first aircrew shirts - made by Van Heusen and excellent quality. Said B-C cast around for a cheaper alternative and the contract went to Faulats of Belfast **who they?). Their product lasted until first wash - shrinkage rate was horrendous. Ultimate nonsense was one of my replacements which had been made up from two different cloths and generated differential shrinkage rates!
I suspect that the originating genius woulkd have received his 'O' , or better!
