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Not all manufacturers are cut from the same cloth, here’s why…

Know-How for British Brand Founders / By Kate Hills

If you’re looking for a UK manufacturer here are 3 things you need to know before you begin your search for one… I get a lot of people contacting me at Make it British looking for a manufacturer to make […]

Cotton: The mills are alive with the sound of sewing

Opinion / By Kate Hills

Make it British helped put together this piece for  BBC News about the regeneration of the UK cotton supply chain The film follows the journey of raw cotton from bale to rail – the first time that this has happened

UK textile manufacturers survey

2017 ends on a high for UK textile manufacturers

Opinion / By Kate Hills

The annual Make it British survey of fashion and textile manufacturers has revealed that 2017 has been another great year for the sector.  This comes despite economic uncertainty with issues surrounding the availability of skills for an industry that just a

Why I quit my corporate job to save UK manufacturing

Why I left my corporate job to save UK manufacturing…and why I'll never go back

Opinion / By Kate Hills

In 2008 I left my well-paid job as a fashion buyer with a mission to do something about the decline in UK manufacturing. I reflect on my former career and how far I’ve come in the last few years. If

‘Is making clothing in the UK really more expensive?’

In The Press / By Kate Hills

Drapers. 15 May 2017 Kate Hills, founder of Make it British, writes for Drapers to debunk the myth that manufacturing garments in the UK is more expensive than overseas. Read the full article here.

'Long may the renaissance continue!'

In The Press / By Kate Hills

Print and Promotion. 20 September 2017 Kate Hills, founder of Make it British and Meet the Manufacturer, takes a look at the current state of the UK textile manufacturing scene and what the future holds for it. Read the full

'Made in Britain: A Look at UK Manufacturing'

In The Press / By Kate Hills

Virgin Start Up. Virgin Start Up in conversation with Make it British founder, Kate Hills, on why making in the UK is great, how British startups can keep their manufacturing here, and what’s next for UK manufacturing. Read the full

'Make it British goes to Manchester'

In The Press / By Kate Hills

Innovation In Textiles. 20 October 2017 Innovation In Textiles announce the Manchester Make it British forum. Read the full article here.

'Make it British helping designers connect with UK manufacturers'

In The Press / By Kate Hills

Smallbusiness.co.uk. 20 February 2017 Kate Hills, founder of Make it British, discusses the launch of ‘Ask Kate Live’ to help designers find the right UK manufacturer for their brand. Read the full article here.

'Make it British to launch forum to support brands manufacturing in UK'

In The Press / By Kate Hills

Knittingindustry.com. 26 August 2016 Knittingindustry.com discusses the launch of the Make it British Forum. Read the full article here.

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