10 Facts You May Not Know About British Wool
How much do you know about the wool industry and British wool? We bring you 10 amazing facts so you can find out more about this unique fibre. The UK has more than 60 breeds of sheep and produces around
Which London Fashion Week Designers Make in the UK?
London Fashion Week wrapped up last Monday, and I was absolutely delighted that one of my previous clients, Christine Elizabeth, showed for the first time there. Her beautiful collection was entirely made in the UK, with wool spun at Z.
120 years of William Gee – Hackney’s oldest haberdashers
In September 2026 I had the great honour of being invited to the 120 year anniversary of William Gee – the iconic haberdashery business in Hackney, London. William Gee has been selling zips, threads and trimmings to the clothing industry
BooHoo’s Made in UK Scam
In the world of clothing, various studies have shown that a “Made in the UK” label can be of great value to a brand. It symbolises quality, craftsmanship, and a commitment to ethical practices. However, recent events at BooHoo have
The Best Way to Save Money on Clothes: Buy UK-made!
Cheap clothing does not always work out cheaper in the long run. Save money on clothing by buying UK-made. We show you how.
Inside the Cambridge Satchel Factory – Interview with Julie Deane CBE
Julie Deane CBE is the founder of The Cambridge Satchel Company, which manufactures all its bags in the UK. I chatted to Julie on Made in UK Day to talk about why the Cambridge Satchels are made in the UK, and
HebTroCo: Made Right Here
Menswear brand HebTroCo take a journey around the UK to document what’s ‘Made right here’ including manufacturers of their own products Since 2006, Brant and Ed of HebTroCo have been selling their popular jeans to people all over the world.
Made in UK Day 2021 – Round up & Stats
Thanks to everyone that supported the first-ever Made in UK Day on 9th March 2021. The hashtag #madeinukday trended at No.5 in the United Kingdom on Twitter. It also had a total reach of over 38.5 million people – 25% of which
Made in Great Britain, Made in the UK or Made in the British Isles?
Made in Great Britain and Made in UK are often used interchangeably. We’ve done it here at Make it British, but there is a difference between the phrases. You may not know what that difference is, so here’s an explanation
Mars Knitwear: Do you Care About Where Your Clothes are Made?
Leicester based knitwear manufacturer Mars Knitwear have utilised the power of video on social media to share their thoughts on why we should buy British, as well as giving us an insight into the vision of the UK knitwear manufacturer.