The ultimate guide to British knitwear brands – all made in the UK UK-made knitwear is world-renowned. It’s no wonder – the mechanical knitting machine was invented in England and the oldest operating factory in the world is owned by
Recognised for her commitment to the UK retail industry, Make it British founder Kate Hills has been named as one of the Top 25 UK Retail Influencers for 2023 amongst industry experts Mary Portas and Theo Pathitis. Kate Hills, founder
Does the phrase critical path feel you with dread? Or make you jump for joy? When it comes to manufacturing a product a critical path is…critical! In this article I cover exactly what a critical path is, and when and
The pandemic and Brexit have changed the way that UK consumers shop, with over two thirds now more likely to buy UK-made products than ever before, according to a survey by Make it British to mark Made in UK Day
The English Home, November 2020 Kate Hills, founder of Make it British has been celebrated by The English Home magazine for her dedication to UK manufacturing and supporting British-made brands. Make it British members such as Putnams and Revival Beds
A common concern that I hear from many product-based businesses is how hard they find manufacturing. But you can make manufacturing easy. You just need to follow three simple rules… As an example, I was chatting to a brand owner this week
If you are looking to make in the UK, or if you already do, you are likely to be passionate about making your products locally and developing partnerships with UK manufacturers. But do you know what goes into building a
Trying to decide on a range plan for your new brand? It’s easy to get carried away with loads of great ideas while you’re brainstorming different products. However, it will work in your favour if you don’t overcomplicate things, particularly if
Making in the UK has so many benefits, from being able to react quickly to customer demand to having a low carbon footprint. But it’s important to make sure you choose the right manufacturer for your particular business—or it may
Are you struggling to find a local factory for your products? Make it British receives hundreds of requests for help from people can’t find a UK manufacturer to work with. I’ve found there are usually five reasons why they can’t
