Our Story

Our Company, TOG24 was founded by Donald Ward in West Yorkshire in 1958.

“Big D” had been apprenticed as a millwright, repairing the looms of the then flourishing textile industry around Dewsbury, and by the late 50’s he’d learnt enough to set up on his own.

Our Factory, based in the Spen Valley town of Heckmondwike, initially produced footwear, branched into sports bags and football kits in the 70's before finally landing on waterproofs and fleeces. As the brand grew in popularity skiwear and casual clothing were added. Whatever the product was, it had to fit into our motto...

Our Name, TOG24 stands for “Truth Over Glory Everyday”. We’re not about the “Glory” side of the outdoors; Planting flags on mountains or skiing down sheer ice walls, we’re about the “True” outdoors that everybody can be involved with; walking with friends to the pub or skiing with the family to a bar.

Our Company, TOG24 was founded by Donald Ward in West Yorkshire in 1958.

“Big D” had been apprenticed as a millwright, repairing the looms of the then flourishing textile industry around Dewsbury, and by the late 50’s he’d learnt enough to set up on his own.

Our Factory, based in the Spen Valley town of Heckmondwike, initially produced footwear, branched into sports bags and football kits in the 70's before finally landing on waterproofs and fleeces. As the brand grew in popularity skiwear and casual clothing were added. Whatever the product was, it had to fit into our motto...

Our Future, TOG24 are still based at Spen Vale Mills in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire. While we no longer produce items here, all our product is still designed here in the Spen Valley. We’re still very much a family firm; Don’s sons and grandsons run the firm now, and we still follow our motto. TOG24 has continued to expand and in the future we hope our reputation for supplying high quality, value for money goods will continue to grow worldwide.