In this episode, I introduce you to Jack Scott, the co-founder of Dash Water, a British brand with great provenance. Dash water uses only misshapen fruit and veg to flavour its water – produce that would otherwise go to waste […]
What is the true cost of that cheap coat that you buy on the high street? Whilst the price of clothing has gone down over the last sixty years, so has the quality. If you calculate the cost per wear
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 leave a
Samantha Brooke is a knitwear designer who has worked in Italy for Alberta Ferretti, and in China for a mass-produced knitwear brand. She created her own micro knitting factory in rural Nottinghamshire three years ago producing personalised accessories and knitted
The Trunki needs little introduction; since its invention in 2006 over 4 million of the animal-shaped ride-on suitcases have been sold and it has become a design classic. What many people don’t know is that the majority of the Trunkis
Amy Fettis is the founder of fashion-led sportswear brand AIM Athleisure. When she first launched the brand she made all of the mistakes that many new businesses make – including developing a collection that was far too big, which killed
Johnstons of Elgin is the largest textile manufacturer in the UK. The 223 year old company employs over 1,000 people and was the first to bring cashmere weaving to Scotland. Simon Cotton is the chief executive of Johnstons, and in
Labour Behind the Label is a workers rights organisation that fights for living wages for garment workers. They have produced a report about the unethical working practices of factories in Leicester making for Boohoo. The industry has often called into
Whether to wholesale is one of the biggest decisions that brands have to make, and it is often much more of a difficult decision for businesses that make in the UK as their cost price is often higher. Wholesale was the
It’s back to business this week for many retailers – but how will shopping change post-lockdown? And what effect will this have on businesses that manufacture locally? Whilst some people are rushing out hoping to secure a bargain on the
