Why manufacturing in the UK is more sustainable
We’re never going to stop people from buying clothing, but what we can do is aim to produce it in the most sustainable way possible. One of those ways is to make it locally, and here’s why… When it was
How should you price your British-made products? Use our easy cost price calculator to find out
Confused about where to start when costing your British-made product? Our easy cost price calculator can help you work it out. One of the biggest issues I see with businesses launching a British-made product is not building in enough margin
How to Set Up a Clothing Micro Factory For Your Brand
Thinking about setting up your own clothing micro factory? Running your own in-house production unit – what I call a clothing micro factory – can transform your business. You gain flexibility, you save costs, and you respond faster to your
Why is there not more maternity wear made in the UK?
British-made maternity wear: Why are there not more brands making in the UK? By Lauren Walker With my second baby due very soon, I wanted to take a look at British-made maternity wear brands and why there are surprisingly few
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 brewing in Britain for thousands of years, and
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 into production. We speak to Rajen Ved of
How to follow-up after a trade show
You’ve visited a trade show and made some great contacts, then what? How to you make the most of those contacts and take your discussions further? Read on for our tips, and sample email, on how to follow-up after a
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 highest for seven years, and surveys showing that
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 picture on WHY UK garment manufacturers in particular