Wool from Serra da Estrela

Burel Factory

Dense wool goods made from traditional Portuguese burel fabric.

Designed inPortugal

Made inManteigas, Portugal

Known forDualTone Throw

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01 / Story

An abandoned mill put back to work.

Burel Factory revived wool manufacturing in Manteigas by restoring looms and working with burel, a dense felted cloth once used for mountain capes. The material now appears in blankets, bags, clothing and architectural panels.

19th c.
Manteigas develops a strong mountain-wool industry.
2010
The revived Burel Factory project begins.
Today
Historic looms produce contemporary wool goods.

02 / Flagships

Start with these.

Three products that define Burel Factory.

Flagship 01

DualTone Throw

A merino-wool throw woven on traditional looms.

Flagship 02

Tote Bag

A structured burel tote with leather handles.

Flagship 03

Fisherman Overshirt

Contemporary outerwear cut from traditional mountain cloth.

03 / Origin

What the manufacturing claim covers.

The claim follows the product line, not just the logo.

Covered production

Burel wool fabric
Blankets, bags and selected apparel
Weaving and finishing in Manteigas

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Sources & further reading1 official source

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Burel production is Portuguese, but zips, straps, linings and other components can be sourced internationally. Check mixed-material products.

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