Sainsbury’s have sold out of some sizes of their St George’s cross babygrows after the supermarket advertised the outfits as one of ‘this season’s best looks’.
The baby clothing, which costs just £1.20, has proved highly popular and is marked as ‘in demand’ and ‘selling fast’ on Tu Clothing’s online shop, a fashion label owned by Sainsbury’s.
Of eight sizes, ranging from newborn to 24 months, just three remain available as parents rush to pick up the outfit.
While on Facebook, Tu Clothing, which is also sold at Argos, has branded the babygrows part of ‘this season’s best looks’.
But the outfit has sparked fury among unimpressed shoppers.
Zoey Kitson said: ‘The irony that it was likely made by a person in another country, shipped in transport by people from another country to the UK, just to be bought by people commonly found shouting at hotels and complaining about people in boats.
Robin Jones added: ‘Saw this myself this morning and had to comment. It’s ridiculous.’
Another user wrote: ‘Good grief.
Sainsbury’s have sold out of some sizes of their St George’s cross babygrows after the supermarket advertised the outfits as one of ‘this season’s best looks’
But the outfit has sparked fury among unimpressed shoppers with some quick to lash out
‘I saw this advert this morning for a ‘white England flag short sleeve bodysuit’ down from £2 to £1.20!
‘What a bargain! (heavy sarcasm).
‘I have altogether too much to say about the flag waving ignoramuses who hide their racism behind supposed patriotism and giving a single f*** about women and girls protection.
‘And now a baby vest.’
Tu Clothing also sells baby growers featuring the Scottish flag as well as St Patrick’s Day vests.
A spokesperson for Tu Clothing told the Daily Mail: ‘This item was part of our Six Nations Rugby merchandise, which launched in March and featured a range of flag designs.’
The popularity of the babygrows comes after a homeowner painted a giant Union Jack on the front of his house in a ‘quiet’ protest against illegal immigration.
Simon Brocklehurst, 41, spent 12 hours plastering the huge flag on his four-bed terraced home, but left locals fearing that property prices on the street will plummet.
The welder’s patriotic gesture came after his neighbours in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, tore down a St George’s cross he had flying in the front garden of his home – just two doors down from a Chinese takeaway.
Mr Brocklehurst admits his response has made him ‘public enemy number one’ in the market town – where the average home costs £205,935 – but insists he’s mainly received praise for his display.
The father-of-three said: ‘It started off as a St George’s cross but my intention was always to turn it into the Union Flag.
‘I don’t think it will affect house prices that much. There’s an abandoned pub and a derelict house a few doors down, surely that will have more of an impact
‘And even if it has, I’m not planning on moving anywhere. I’ve lived here since I was five years old. It’s just a quick paint job anyway.
‘All I’m doing is trying to bring a bit if hope. If it makes one person smile and feel patriotic, then I’ve done my job.’
Last year, councillors were blasted as killjoys for criticising patriotic England fans who painted the St George’s Cross on a roundabout.
Last year Derbyshire County Council urged people not to paint the St George’s flag on roundabouts as it could distract drivers
Simon Brocklehurst spent 12 hours plastering the huge flag on his four-bed terraced home, which has left locals fearful that property prices in the area will plummet
Despite the growing Euro fever across the country as England reached the final in Germany, Derbyshire County Council urged people not to give other roundabouts a similar makeover as it could distract drivers.
But Nicola Hunt, who lives near the mini roundabout in Park Road, Ilkeston, said: ‘I just think it’s fun, there isn’t much of it going around at the minute is there?’
Another resident, Holly Horseley, said: ‘I think it’s OK. People are happy with England winning, long may it continue.’
The flag appeared after England’s opening 1-0 victory over Serbia on Sunday.
A council spokesperson said: ‘We’re all wishing the best to the England men’s team in the Euros, but hope people will understand displays such as this can cause a distraction to motorists so would ask residents not to do it.
‘We are expecting it to naturally wear off and have no plans to go out and paint over it as there would obviously be a cost involved and roads around it would have to be closed.’
