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14 clothing manufacturers for small businesses
Looking for a clothing manufacturer for your small business? Look no further than within the UK. The following British clothing manufacturers are all…
How to get manufacturers to respond to your emails
Have you sent an email to a manufacturer and not got a reply? I outline the 3 common reasons why you may not…
How much does it cost to start a UK-made fashion brand?
Can you launch a brand with £500? Or do you need more like £50,000? We surveyed Make it British members to reveal how…
Past Vintage: The making of a Made in England leathergoods brand
How do you start a high-end leathergoods brand made in the UK? Read about Jordan Kirby’s journey to find out… Jordan Kirby founded…
11 Factors affecting manufacturing costs
There are many things that can influence your manufacturing costs. Here’s what they are – and how to mitigate them. When you ask…
Top tips to help you prepare for your visit to a trade show
Trade shows are very busy events, with thousands of visitors trying to gain the attention of the exhibitors. To achieve the most out…
5 Reasons why you should attend a trade show
One of the best ways of finding suppliers and manufacturers is by attending a trade show, but there are many other benefits. We…
Want to start a clothing brand but have no idea what to do next?
Want to develop a new product but don’t know where to start when it comes to manufacturing? Do you want to launch a…
Where can you buy British-made Christmas Decorations?
If you’re looking for Christmas decorations that are made in Britain then look no further. We’ll help you make your house look festive…
How to make a British-made heritage brand relevant for today’s market
Brand Consultant, Andrea Freeman, joins us to discuss her work with heritage brands to keep them relevant for todays customer, and share how…
How to build your British-made brand with Ruth Farrell
Starting a British-made fashion brand? Watch our video interview with fashion consultant and British-made brand owner Ruth Farrell, to gain valuable insight into…
7 Stages of fashion production for your British-made brand
Are you starting a new British-made fashion brand? You may have had a brilliant idea, but how do you get from that initial…
Why all brands need a clear vision of the future to succeed with Charlotte Meek
Charlotte Meek, the founder of Yorkshire brand The Stitch Society, delivers a fascinating talk. She discusses branding and growing your business in the…
7 Reasons why you should set up your own factory
Do you have your own brand but are struggling to find a manufacturer? It may be time to consider the benefits of setting…
How to prepare for garment sampling and production with Tanya Dimitrova
For a new designer wanting to produce a collection, it can be daunting to know where to start with sampling and production. What…
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…
How to become an independent jewellery maker, with Isabella Day
Have you considered making the leap to a more creative career? Isabella Day shares the story of how she started her jewellery business…
Why all designer start-ups should have the know-how to make a garment, with Jenni Sutton of Fashion Enter
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…
Understanding sustainable fabrics with Charlie Ross of Offset Warehouse
What makes a fabric ethical? What does zero waste mean? What are the benefits of sourcing sustainable materials? Ethical textiles expert, Charlie Ross,…
How to gain investment for your start-up brand with Simon Middleton
Brand guru, Simon Middleton, shares his advice on how to gain investment for your start-up brand and the importance of professionalism. Simon Middleton…
5 reasons why you should meet your manufacturer face-to-face
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…
How I launched my luxury accessories brand with Patrick Morrison of Furious Goose
We interview Patrick Morrison of Furious Goose to find out more about the brand that is disrupting the world of high-end accessories with…
How I grew my British childrenswear brand with Kirsty Hartley of Wild Things
Kirsty Hartley, founder of Wild Things Dresses, talks to us about making the switch from designing for big name brands to growing her…
My journey to becoming a British-made gifts retailer with Kate Tompsett of Happy & Glorious
Find out how Kate Tompsett selects the special products for her Happy & Glorious store and what her customers make of this very…
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