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Make it British Weekly Round-up: 17 June 2018
UK manufacturing and British-made brands in the news this week: The made in UK menswear brands at LFWM; Cotton spinning in Manchester; British ice-cream on the map; UKFT connects students with manufacturers,
Top 25 British Breweries
Britain is known for its beer, so it seemed about time we put together a list of some of our favourites. Here’s our top 25 British breweries for you to enjoy We’ve been
Understanding knitted fabrics with Rajen Ved of Aristo Fabrics
The variety of knitted fabrics available can be confusing, but understanding the different fabric types is essential when designing fashion. Your fabric choices can make or break your product when it goes
Top 50 British-made Menswear Brands
We bring you our top 50 British-made menswear brands. Stay on top of your sartorial game and support British design and manufacturing by visiting the stylish, quality menswear brands on our list.
Make it British Live! 2018 – Symposium Summary
Make it British Live! 2018 included the symposium, our conference to debate the issues faced by the fashion and textiles industry manufacturing in the UK today. Chaired by renowned industry commentator Eric
A summary of Make it British Live! 2018
On 23 and 24 May we threw open the doors to the fifth edition of our trade show Make it British Live! and the first one with its new name. Here’s how it went…
Top 25 brands at Make it British Live! 2018
Take a look at the fabulous Brands exhibiting in the Make it British Live! Brand Hall This year we have a fantastic variety of brands exhibiting in our Brand Hall, with everything
Top tips to help you prepare for a trade show visit
Trade shows are very busy events, with thousands of visitors trying to gain the attention of the exhibitors. To achieve the most out of your visit you need to get organised. Read
Who will you meet at Make it British Live? Facts and Figures revealed
The countdown is on…and we hope you’re looking forward to Make it British Live! on 23 & 24 May as much as we are. This year’s Make it British Live! event is
9 reasons to attend the Make it British Live! Symposium
Whether you are a start-up brand or an established buyer, here are 9 great reasons why you will benefit from attending the Make it British Live! Symposium Investing the time and money
Top 25 British-made brands to help you create your perfect wedding outfit
With wedding season upon us, we bring you our top 25 British-made brands to help you create your perfect wedding outfit From the bride and groom, to your guests, our list includes
Greatest threat to renaissance of British fashion manufacturing is lack of skills
If UK fashion manufacturing is to get the revival that it is looking for the skills issue needs to be addressed URGENTLY A common concern amongst UK manufacturers that I talk to
5 Reasons why you should attend a trade show
One of the best ways of finding suppliers and manufacturers is by attending a trade show, but there are many other benefits. We give you 5 reasons why attending a trade show
Why British made brands that aren’t exporting could be losing out
If you are a British-made brand or UK manufacturer and you’re not exporting then you’re missing out. Here’s why… With recent figures showing that UK exports of British-made goods are at their
10 Reasons to exhibit at a trade show
Wondering if exhibiting at a trade show is right for you and your business? Here’s 10 reasons why you shouldn’t dismiss this form of marketing. With the rise in online marketing you
Why UK manufacturers shouldn’t budge on their prices
If UK manufacturers started to charge what they were really worth then everyone would be better off…here’s why I received a call from a journalist the other day, trying to get a
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
