PUDSEY textile firm - A W Hainsworth - are globally renowned for manufacturing military fabrics.

This weekend - as Britain marks the centenary of the end of the First World War in Remembrance services acknowledging those who sacrificed their lives for the country - it will be a particularly poignant occasion for the firm too as it created the Khaki Serge to clothe the troops during the First World War.

The company's association in creating military cloth dates back more than 200 years. In 1899 the military contacted Hainsworth with a request to develop a new, less conspicuous fabric for the troops to wear while on duty.

Colour research led to the development of Khaki Serge and the first orders were placed with Hainsworth. However, due to subsequent demand, the firm wasn't the only mill to produce the serge as other mills in England were also involved in the production too. Hainsworth, as the inventor, continues to supply British Khaki to the military for ceremonial dress.

Marketing manager, Julie Greenough, explains the company's roots were creating the scarlet fabric for uniforms worn in the Battle of Waterloo.

While fighting in the Far East, the troops were keen for something less conspicuous and being their fabric supplier, A W Hainsworth was assigned the task of providing such fabric and taking into the consideration comfort; warmth and durability for the wearers.

"We still provide for the British military and it is a great base on which our company has been built," says Julie.

Referring to the significance of this year's Remembrance services, Julie adds: "For us it's acknowledging that we have that link to something which is so poignant, remembering the sacrifices people have made."