20% off normal price to clear. The Gabardine 1879 gets its name from the classic fabric by the same name. Invented by Thomas Burberry in 1879, its tough and durable fibre weave made gabardine the perfect choice for weathering the elements when sewn into a perfectly tailored suit or multi-pocket hunting jacket. This sense of long-lasting wearability for both the business man and outdoorsman best describes the fabric as well as the scent of the Gabardine 1879.