Made in UK Label

How valuable is a Made in UK label to your brand?

Do you ever wonder what consumers think about a made in UK label? Does it carry enough sway to encourage people to purchase? We look at the research and come to some conclusions… There have been several reports published over

Johnstons of Elgin Weaves Sustainability into New Label EveryYarn

Luxury Scottish cashmere manufacturer, Johnstons of Elgin, is reinforcing its sustainable credentials through the launch of a new range using leftover yarn from its main collections. Maintaining the highest level of quality, the range will benefit the environment and last longer

Cost per wear

Cost per wear: Why UK-made is the smarter option

At Make it British we sometimes receive messages from people telling us that they can’t afford to buy British-made goods. But we’re here to tell you it may be the most cost effective option. When cost per wear is calculated,

Future proof the UK textile industry

How do we future-proof the UK textile industry?

Webinar Replay Wouldn’t it be great if the UK textile industry could create less waste, increase sales and become more profitable?  Local manufacturing is an increasing focus for brands and designers looking for a fast turnaround on products that don’t

Top 30 British made face coverings and face masks

Top 30 British-made face coverings

With face masks now a necessity in our daily lives, we bring you our top 30 face coverings – all made in the UK. These fantastic face masks are all created by our Make it British members. They’re making face

How do we address the shortage of textile workers?

Thousands more textile workers are needed to meet the increasing demand for locally made clothing and textiles. Lobbying organisation Fashion Roundtable is working on a solution – but they need your help There has been a huge shift towards manufacturing

UK manufacturers coronavirus survey

Survey: Impact of coronavirus on UK manufacturers

Make it British surveyed UK fashion and textile manufacturers to find out if they have seen any impact to their business as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak. Many factories in China, where a large proportion of the world’s fashion

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Manufacturing Hero: Christopher Nieper

Christopher Nieper, MD of David Nieper awarded OBE in Queen’s New Year Honours 💯 Congratulations to this man – Christopher Nieper, MD of clothing manufacturer David Nieper – who has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours

Study finds UK Clothing Manufacturing is 47% Greener

Derbyshire fashion firm David Nieper has commissioned an academic report into the environmental impact of offshore manufacturing. The report highlights 47% less emissions are created by manufacturing clothes in the UK. The report, commissioned by UK clothing manufacturer David Nieper, was

Top 20 British-Made Garden Accessories

We bring you our top 20 British-made Garden Accessories. We bring you our list of 20 of the best British garden accessories. Covering everything from greenhouses to lawn mowers, planters to wheelbarrows! The sun is out (maybe!), it’s time to make the

value of UK manufacturing

Why the value of UK manufacturing is underestimated

There’s barely any manufacturing left in the UK, everyone works in the service industry instead, right? Wrong! Due to the outdated way that the Government looks at statistics, we are all being led to believe that manufacturing contributes just a

Inspiring Talks Pull in the Crowds at Make it British Live! 2019

Thousands of manufacturers, retailers, designers and academics gathered to showcase the creativity and diversity of UK manufacturing and to share their inspiring stories at Make it British Live! 2019 at The Business Design Centre, London. These are challenging but exciting

Why every manufacturer should be on Instagram

You’re a manufacturer so you don’t think it’s worth being on Instagram? Right? Wrong! If you are a UK manufacturer, especially if your customers are in the creative industries, you really should think about having an active Instagram profile. And

Top 10 English Sparkling Wines

English sparkling wine is one of our favourite summer tipples here at Make it British. So we’ve decided to create a list to help you enjoy it too! Here’s our Top 10 of English sparkling wines… According to the English

Best of British Camping Equipment - Make it British

Best of British Camping Equipment Brands

Going camping? We’ve got you covered with our ultimate guide to British-made camping equipment. We bring you our top British-made products and accessories to make your camping trip as comfortable, stylish and enjoyable as possible. We just can’t guarantee you

Manufacture in the UK

11 Benefits of Making in the UK

Do you have a brand that manufactures in the UK, or are thinking about making here? Here are 11 reasons why you should manufacture your product in Britain. 1. Minimum Order Quantities are Lower As a general rule of thumb,

Top 15 Yorkshire textile mills

Famous for it’s lush countryside and rolling dales, Yorkshire is also renowned for producing some of the world’s finest textiles. We bring you our top 15 Yorkshire textile mills. There are several dozen textile firms still operating in Yorkshire, including

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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

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

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

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 backstamp she questioned WHAT the UK Government were

UK textile manufacturers survey

2017 ends on a high for UK textile manufacturers

The annual Make it British survey of fashion and textile manufacturers has revealed that 2017 has been another great year for the sector.  This comes despite economic uncertainty with issues surrounding the availability of skills for an industry that just a

'Long may the renaissance continue!'

Print and Promotion. 20 September 2017 Kate Hills, founder of Make it British and Meet the Manufacturer, takes a look at the current state of the UK textile manufacturing scene and what the future holds for it. Read the full

'Made in Britain: A Look at UK Manufacturing'

Virgin Start Up. Virgin Start Up in conversation with Make it British founder, Kate Hills, on why making in the UK is great, how British startups can keep their manufacturing here, and what’s next for UK manufacturing. Read the full

Sheepskin: Find out all about British sheepskin

Find out about British Sheepskin, it’s unique qualities and the best British-made Sheepskin brands you can buy from today. About British Sheepskin Somerset has long been considered the heart of the English Sheepskin industry with a history that is believed

Best of British-Made Wallpapers and Paints

The art of decorating walls and surfaces has come a long way, and the British market has been at the forefront of this trend for centuries. The country boasts of some of the world’s most iconic wallpaper and paint manufacturers,

How to launch a British-made handbag business with Isabella Queen

Isabelle Ugochukwu, founder and creative director of Isabella Queen, shares her personal experience and expertise on launching a British-made handbag business. Coming from a corporate background, Isabelle took the plunge to start her own luxury handbag business combining authentic craftsmanship