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Why British made brands that aren’t exporting could be losing out
If you are a British-made brand or UK manufacturer and you’re not exporting then you’re missing out. Here’s why… With recent figures showing that UK exports of British-made goods are at their
Best of 2017: The top news, views and posts from Make it British in 2017
Here we round up our highlights of 2017 as we continue to celebrate another great year for UK manufacturing 2017 has been a great year for UK manufacturing and for us here
Cotton: The mills are alive with the sound of sewing
Make it British helped put together this piece for BBC News about the regeneration of the UK cotton supply chain The film follows the journey of raw cotton from bale to rail
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
Can Leicester get back to it’s garment manufacturing heyday?
Over 60 businesses and stakeholders came together in Leicester last week to develop a plan to support the growing demand for UK garment manufacturing. Read on to find out why now, why
Looking for UK manufacturers? Come to our trade show!
Clothing manufacturers, bag makers, fabric mills, knitwear factories, a wool room and an enterprise room specially for small businesses…find it all at ‘Meet the Manufacturer 2017’ One of the questions that I most
How the Government’s industrial strategy could help UK manufacturers
I was invited on BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire show today to talk about the announcement of the Government’s green paper on its industrial strategy Firstly, anything that brings UK manufacturing to the forefront
20 of the best British baby brands
When it comes to British baby brands there are so many great companies out there producing in the UK. Why would you ever want to buy something that wasn’t made here? Thanks
Live Facebook Q&A every Thursday 1pm – ask Kate your questions
Looking for a product made in Britain? Have a UK manufacturing question? I’ll solve your UK sourcing problems every Thursday lunchtime live on Facebook! I hope you’re enjoying the Buy British Community that
45% of UK textile manufacturers say business is better than last year finds research by Make it British for BBC
Business is booming for UK textile manufacturers, but the skills shortage is still holding it back, according to Make it British research carried out exclusively for the BBC Our research into the
Why authenticity is important to us
…and why Make it British is not affiliated with any other ‘made in Britain’ campaigns… I was recently contacted by a web developer, prospecting for some business. His pitch was that he’d
We’ve launched a Buy British Community – come and join!
New Facebook group for everybody that wants to buy more British-made products I know that so many of you are keen to buy british products wherever possible, but one thing that you
Make it British logo has a brand new look!
We’ve rebranded to reflect the growing mix of Make it British members and to give us a new modern look When I launched Make it British nearly six years ago, it was mainly
Make it British on BBC Radio Leicester
Textile manufacturing in Leicester is booming – hear all about it in this interview with Kate Hills, founder of Make it British, on BBC Radio Leicester I was interviewed this morning by BBC Radio Leicester
Meet the Manufacturer: Ben Lowe and his Griplock socks
We catch up with Meet the Manufacturer Innovation Accelerator 2016 winner Ben Lowe about his company’s winning innovation, Griplock socks. As part of Meet the Manufacturer 2016 we hosted our Innovation Accelerator Awards,
Brexit – we’re out! But what will this mean for UK manufacturing?
The country is waking up this morning to the news that Britain has voted to leave the EU – but how will this effect UK manufacturing? 52% of the residents of the
Enterprising businesses to battle it out in a ‘Dragon’s Den’s style comp at MTM2016
Make it British is seeking manufacturers and designers who are innovators in technology & design, product development and sustainability to take part in new ‘Dragon’s Den’ style competition at this year’s Meet the
Designer Interview: Alexander Joey Hui, Master & Apprentice
We chat to Master & Apprentice owner, Alexander Joey Hui, about the launch of his brand, the value of craftsmanship and how he hopes succeed without a Savile Row apprenticeship. We visited this year’s Jacket
WIN a leather tote bag from Rogue Saddler
Closing Date 18th February 2016 Your chance to win this beautiful large leather tote bag, in black and tan, from Rogue Saddler, worth £130. Rogue Saddler make leather bags and utility goods
WIN a suede belt in your choice of colour from Denura
Closing Date 14th January 2016 Your chance to WIN this fabulous men’s leather belt from Denura, worth £39.99 Denura are offering one lucky winner the chance to select their choice of colour,
Made in Britain in the news this week: 14 December 2015
UK manufacturing in the news: Chanel copies Scottish knitwear producer, UK food manufacturing on the rise, Channel 4 exposes Royal Warrant holders and top architect designs new furniture factory… Chanel apologises for
Made in Britain in the news this week: 7 December 2015
UK manufacturing in the news: Cotton spinning returns to Manchester, British-made menswear, robots will create UK manufacturing jobs and production of new car brand starts in Britain… The Truth About ‘Made In
WIN a Handwoven Designer Waistcoat from Cock & Bull
Closing date 12th December 2015 Your chance to WIN a Handwoven Tweed Waistcoat from Menswear Designer Cock & Bull worth £155. The Cock & Bull Menswear Brand is a British design led
Made in Britain in the news this week: 30 November 2015
UK manufacturing in the news this week: The importance of design and technology to Made in Britain, the Chinese consumers looking to buy British, and manufacturers views on EU exit vote… The
