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 name is Kate Hills and I’m on a
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 find out what shoppers really think when it
If you’re looking to start a business making clothing, accessories or homewares in the UK, or even if you already have one, one of the things that you are probably looking for is a manufacturer that can make small quantities.
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 and train the next generation of fashion professionals.
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 a Masters in menswear from the Royal College
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 interview, which was done originally as a Facebook
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 attract them? In this article I consider WHY
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 UK manufacturers to make their products – be
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 backstamp she questioned WHAT the UK Government were
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, Furious Goose products are designed using crisp vectors
