What will the next year hold for UK manufacturing? In this episode I look at some of the trends that I think will impact manufacturing in the coming 12 months. With Brexit on the cards in March, 2019 is sure […]
In this episode I chat to Ian Maclean, managing director of John Smedley – the oldest operating factory in the world. John Smedley are one of the finest knitwear manufacturers in the world. The company was established 235 years ago, at
Are you thinking of starting a brand that is made in the UK, or developing a new product? In this episode I cover the 10 mistakes that people make when launching a new product, and give tips on how to
Today I am interviewing Edward Sexton from Glencroft Countrywear, a company that have been members of Make it British from the very early days. Glencroft is a family business selling British wool and sheepskin products, as well as traditional country
In this episode I look at how UK textile manufacturing fared in 2018, and what I think the future holds for 2019 and beyond. – Was it a good year for the industry? – Who were the winners and losers?
What are the benefits of manufacturing locally if you are a small clothing brand? In this interview with Katya Wildman, founder of Bombshell, I talk to her about why she chose to reshore the production of her dresses back to the
Do you think that manufacturing in the UK is more expensive? In this episode I dispel some of the myths around making in the UK being more pricey. Quite often it’s down to not WHERE you manufacture, but WHAT you
In this interview I chat with Bhavik Master, director at Leicester knitwear manufacturers Jackmasters and producers of British Christmas Jumpers Did you know that £220 million of Christmas jumpers are sold every year? Many of them are produced in Leicester
Want to know the best place to find a UK Manufacturer? In this episode I discuss how you can find a UK manufacturer. I believe the best way to find a manufacturer that’s right for you, and your specific product,
There’s a misconception that manufacturing is unpleasant and unwanted work. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Producing physical product can be incredibly satisfying and fulfilling. Listen to my interview with Keith Hanshaw from The Leather Satchel Co. to find out
