Posts by Kate Hills
031 – Mick Cheema, Basic Premier – Life as an Ethical Clothing Manufacturer in Leicester
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Read More030 – My favourite British-made Footwear Brands
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Read More029 – Adam Mansell, UKFT – Guiding the Textile Industry Through Brexit
Listen to this episode of the Make it British Podcast (21:47) Play / pause 1x 1.5x 2x 0:00 0:00 21:47 volume 029 – Adam Mansell, UKFT – Guiding the Textile Industry Through Brexit iTunesGoogle PlayShare Leave a ReviewClammr ItListen in a New WindowDownloadSoundCloudStitcherSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe via RSSSpotifyTune-in Email New Episodes Powered by the Simple Podcast…
Read MoreWIN a £100 voucher to spend at The Little Cloth Shop
Your chance to WIN a £100 gift voucher to spend at luxury London based Children’s clothing brand – The Little Cloth Shop The Little Cloth Shop is an independent luxury childrenswear brand where vintage design meets beautiful fabrics and construction. They specialise in sailor suits and nautical dresses, flower girl and bridesmaid dresses, along with a…
Read MoreSetting up an Ethical Garment Factory, with Jenny Holloway
Trailblazer of UK reshoring and ethical manufacturing, Jenny Holloway gives a frank interview on how tough it was to set up a clothing factory. Having previously come from a buying background, she shares the highs and lows it took to create a succesful and ethical garment factory in North London. Fashion Enter, is a garment manufacturer…
Read More028 – Retailers Under Fire for UK Sourcing Practices
Listen to this episode of the Make it British Podcast (18:54) Play / pause 1x 1.5x 2x 0:00 0:00 18:54 volume 028 – Retailers Under Fire for UK Sourcing Practices iTunesGoogle PlayShare Leave a ReviewClammr ItListen in a New WindowDownloadSoundCloudStitcherSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe via RSSSpotifyTune-in Email New Episodes Powered by the Simple Podcast Press Player House…
Read MoreTop 20 British-made lingerie brands
We bring you our top 20 British-made lingerie brands. Thought you couldn’t get lingerie that was manufactured in the UK? We’ve found a host of brands who design and make here, from comfortable, everyday pieces to luxury items for special occasions. Alice & Astrid Alice & Astrid is a luxury nightwear brand by Anglo/Norwegian designer…
Read More027 – Mat Booth, Both Barrels – The Importance of Collaboration
Listen to this episode of the Make it British Podcast (40:07) Play / pause 1x 1.5x 2x 0:00 0:00 40:07 volume 027 – Mat Booth, Both Barrels – The Importance of Collaboration iTunesGoogle PlayShare Leave a ReviewClammr ItListen in a New WindowDownloadSoundCloudStitcherSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe via RSSSpotifyTune-in Email New Episodes Powered by the Simple Podcast Press…
Read More026 – Why UK Manufacturers Don’t Sample For Free
Listen to this episode of the Make it British Podcast (14:17) Play / pause 1x 1.5x 2x 0:00 0:00 14:17 volume 026 – Why UK Manufacturers Don’t Sample For Free iTunesGoogle PlayShare Leave a ReviewClammr ItListen in a New WindowDownloadSoundCloudStitcherSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe via RSSSpotifyTune-in Email New Episodes Powered by the Simple Podcast Press Player Should…
Read MoreWhat is an MOQ, and how do you overcome them?
If you’re looking to manufacture a product you’ll likely have heard people talking about MOQs. But what exactly does that mean? Why do manufacturers have them? And, how can you overcome high MOQs? So what exactly is an MOQ? It stands for minimum order quantity. As the name suggests, it is the lowest amount that…
Read More024 – Is the UK Manufacturing Revival Over?
Listen to this episode of the Make it British Podcast (13:29) Play / pause 1x 1.5x 2x 0:00 0:00 13:29 volume 024 – Is the UK Manufacturing Revival Over? iTunesGoogle PlayShare Leave a ReviewClammr ItListen in a New WindowDownloadSoundCloudStitcherSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe via RSSSpotifyTune-in Email New Episodes Powered by the Simple Podcast Press Player Is the…
Read More10 mistakes made by start-ups manufacturing in the UK
Launching your own brand and manufacturing your product in the UK? Here are 10 of the common mistakes that I see start-ups make and how to avoid them. 1. Not allowing enough time to develop a product By far the biggest mistake that I see start-ups make is to not allow enough time to develop…
Read More023 – Sian Reekie, The Hettie Trading Co. – My Manufacturing Journey
Listen to this episode of the Make it British Podcast (29:47) Play / pause 1x 1.5x 2x 0:00 0:00 29:47 volume 023 – Sian Reekie, The Hettie Trading Co. – My Manufacturing Journey iTunesGoogle PlayShare Leave a ReviewClammr ItListen in a New WindowDownloadSoundCloudStitcherSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe via RSSSpotifyTune-in Email New Episodes Powered by the Simple Podcast…
Read More022 – Is Making in the UK Really More Expensive?
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Read MoreHow to calculate the cost price of a product
So, you know what it is you want to make and what you want to make it from, but how do you calculate the cost price for it? Let’s talk about prices – in particular cost prices. Why it’s important to have a target cost price, the best way of calculating that price and how…
Read More021 – Jenny Holloway, Fashion Enter – What I’ve Learnt from Running a Clothing Factory
Listen to this episode of the Make it British Podcast (40:37) Play / pause 1x 1.5x 2x 0:00 0:00 40:37 volume 021 – Jenny Holloway, Fashion Enter – What I’ve Learnt from Running a Clothing Factory iTunesGoogle PlayShare Leave a ReviewClammr ItListen in a New WindowDownloadSoundCloudStitcherSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe via RSSSpotifyTune-in Email New Episodes Powered by…
Read More020 – Get Set for Manufacturing Challenge: Day 5
Listen to this episode of the Make it British Podcast (12:35) Play / pause 1x 1.5x 2x 0:00 0:00 12:35 volume 020 – Get Set for Manufacturing Challenge: Day 5 iTunesGoogle PlayShare Leave a ReviewClammr ItListen in a New WindowDownloadSoundCloudStitcherSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe via RSSSpotifyTune-in Email New Episodes Powered by the Simple Podcast Press Player Preparing…
Read More019 – Get Set for Manufacturing Challenge: Day 4
Listen to this episode of the Make it British Podcast (10:45) Play / pause 1x 1.5x 2x 0:00 0:00 10:45 volume 019 – Get Set for Manufacturing Challenge: Day 4 iTunesGoogle PlayShare Leave a ReviewClammr ItListen in a New WindowDownloadSoundCloudStitcherSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe via RSSSpotifyTune-in Email New Episodes Powered by the Simple Podcast Press Player What…
Read More018 – Get Set for Manufacturing Challenge: Day 3
Listen to this episode of the Make it British Podcast (14:29) Play / pause 1x 1.5x 2x 0:00 0:00 14:29 volume 018 – Get Set for Manufacturing Challenge: Day 3 iTunesGoogle PlayShare Leave a ReviewClammr ItListen in a New WindowDownloadSoundCloudStitcherSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe via RSSSpotifyTune-in Email New Episodes Powered by the Simple Podcast Press Player Welcome…
Read More017 – Get Set for Manufacturing Challenge: Day 2
Listen to this episode of the Make it British Podcast (09:37) Play / pause 1x 1.5x 2x 0:00 0:00 09:37 volume 017 – Get Set for Manufacturing Challenge: Day 2 iTunesGoogle PlayShare Leave a ReviewClammr ItListen in a New WindowDownloadSoundCloudStitcherSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe via RSSSpotifyTune-in Email New Episodes Powered by the Simple Podcast Press Player Can…
Read More016 – Get Set for Manufacturing Challenge: Day 1
Listen to this episode of the Make it British Podcast (14:22) Play / pause 1x 1.5x 2x 0:00 0:00 14:22 volume 016 – Get Set for Manufacturing Challenge: Day 1 iTunesGoogle PlayShare Leave a ReviewClammr ItListen in a New WindowDownloadSoundCloudStitcherSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe via RSSSpotifyTune-in Email New Episodes Powered by the Simple Podcast Press Player Ever…
Read More015 – Top 9 Manufacturing Trends for 2019
Listen to this episode of the Make it British Podcast (20:02) Play / pause 1x 1.5x 2x 0:00 0:00 20:02 volume 015 – Top 9 Manufacturing Trends for 2019 iTunesGoogle PlayShare Leave a ReviewClammr ItListen in a New WindowDownloadSoundCloudStitcherSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe via RSSSpotifyTune-in Email New Episodes Powered by the Simple Podcast Press Player What will…
Read More014 – Ian Maclean, John Smedley – Running the Oldest Factory in the UK
Listen to this episode of the Make it British Podcast (24:54) Play / pause 1x 1.5x 2x 0:00 0:00 24:54 volume 014 – Ian Maclean, John Smedley – Running the Oldest Factory in the UK iTunesGoogle PlayShare Leave a ReviewClammr ItListen in a New WindowDownloadSoundCloudStitcherSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe via RSSSpotifyTune-in Email New Episodes Powered by the…
Read More013 – 10 Mistakes People Make When Starting a Brand Made in the UK
Listen to this episode of the Make it British Podcast (22:10) Play / pause 1x 1.5x 2x 0:00 0:00 22:10 volume 013 – 10 Mistakes People Make When Starting a Brand Made in the UK iTunesGoogle PlayShare Leave a ReviewClammr ItListen in a New WindowDownloadSoundCloudStitcherSubscribe on AndroidSubscribe via RSSSpotifyTune-in Email New Episodes Powered by the…
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