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So you think we don’t make clothing in the UK anymore?
Think we don’t make clothing or textiles in the UK anymore? Think again! There was over £2bn worth of textiles produced in Britain last year…and that figure is growing. My
Finding British-made products is biggest challenge for consumers who want to buy British
Finding British-made products is the biggest challenge facing consumers who want to buy British, according to a survey of over 1,000 people recently carried out by Make it British. We wanted to
Make it British Live! Symposium – Speakers announced!
The Make it British Live! Symposium will shine the light on some great heritage brands and British success stories. Always a highlight of Make it British Live! the seminar sessions are a
How to become an independent jewellery maker, with Isabella Day
Have you considered making the leap to a more creative career? Isabella Day shares the story of how she started her jewellery business – I hope it inspires you! Many of us
Top 40 Best British Womenswear Brands Made in Britain
We bring you our top 40 British-made womenswear brands. Is your wardrobe in need of an update? Shop from our top 40 list and stock up on British womenswear that’s made in
Why all designer start-ups should have the know-how to make a garment, with Jenni Sutton of Fashion Enter
Jenni Sutton discusses the importance of technical knowledge and production skills to designers and start-up fashion brands. Fashion Enter is a large, ethical factory in North London, with a mission to support designers
What have plates, passports and bikes got in common?
Answer: The UK Government seems to think that they are all better made elsewhere! We once had a fantastic volume bicycle manufacturing industry in the UK. Just think Rayleigh – they were
Understanding sustainable fabrics with Charlie Ross of Offset Warehouse
What makes a fabric ethical? What does zero waste mean? What are the benefits of sourcing sustainable materials? Ethical textiles expert, Charlie Ross, talks us through the world of sustainable fabrics. With
Member Spotlight: The heritage that inspired the Miner Wear sportswear manufacturing business
Graham Murdie, founder of sportswear manufacturing firm Miner Wear, talks to us about how his passion for rugby and family heritage has shaped his business. Graham had a vision to create a
Eric Musgrave to chair Make it British Live! Symposium
This year our Make it British Live! two-day symposium will be coordinated and anchored by renowned industry commentator Eric Musgrave. We are delighted to announce that Eric Musgrave will be chairing the
How to gain investment for your start-up brand with Simon Middleton
Brand guru, Simon Middleton, shares his advice on how to gain investment for your start-up brand and the importance of professionalism. Simon Middleton is an entrepreneur and a brand expert. In this
How can we make manufacturing more appealing to young people?
Does the UK’s younger generation really not have the same work ethic as the older one? Or is it just that manufacturers are not presenting themselves in a way in which to
Top 20 British sock brands
It’s the Make it British top 20 list of socks Made in Britain! Socks are often an afterthought when pulling together your outfit, but they can make or break your look. Whether
3 Months to go until Make it British Live!
If you’re thinking of skipping it this year, here’s why you shouldn’t! In case you missed it…a few weeks ago I announced that I was changing the name of our Meet the Manufacturer
5 reasons why you should meet your manufacturer face-to-face
In an age where the majority of connections are made online, you still can’t beat doing business in person. Here’s why… A lot of what I do is to help people find
Should the UK Government be buying British?
MP demands to know why Parliament aren’t serving on plates made in Stoke-on-Trent When Stoke-on-Trent North MP Ruth Smeeth noticed plates in the Houses of Parliament that didn’t have the renowned Stoke-on-Trent
From Tannery to Leathergoods: The History of Tusting
We interview Gillian Tusting, from the family run leathergoods company Tusting The Tusting family counts five generations as part of the English leather trade. The business began as a tannery, but diversified
Make it British is hiring!
We’re looking for two amazing people to join our team – could it be you? Despite what people might think, Make it British is run by a very, very small team. Considering
Why we’ve changed the name of our event to Make it British Live!
Just months ahead of our fifth annual event we’ve taken the decision to rename the show…here’s why In 2014 I set up a little trade show and conference called Meet the Manufacturer.
Top 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
How I launched my luxury accessories brand with Patrick Morrison of Furious Goose
We interview Patrick Morrison of Furious Goose to find out more about the brand that is disrupting the world of high-end accessories with a healthy streak of British eccentricity. Based in Brighton,
How I grew my British childrenswear brand with Kirsty Hartley of Wild Things
Kirsty Hartley, founder of Wild Things Dresses, talks to us about making the switch from designing for big name brands to growing her own British childrenswear brand. Kirsty has some great advice
My journey to becoming a British-made gifts retailer with Kate Tompsett of Happy & Glorious
Find out how Kate Tompsett selects the special products for her Happy & Glorious store and what her customers make of this very British retail destination. Inspired by the wonderful products that
Radio 5 Live feature on ‘Made in Britain’ from the Grenson shoe factory
BBC Radio 5 Live’s Nihal Arthanayake asks “Is Made in Britain a label to be proud of?” in this interview live from the Grenson factory in Northampton. Click the link above to
