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
Best of British Wool Clothing & Accessories
[Updated 2026] The ultimate guide to brands making clothing and accessories from British Wool – all manufactured in the UK For years British wool has been undervalued, with farmers at times paid less for their fleeces than it cost to
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
A visit to 7 Leicester Manufacturers in one day
This week I took a day trip to Leicester to visit manufacturers. What I discovered was far from the doom and gloom that the press would have you believe about the city. Instead I met some of the loveliest people
Searches for UK Clothing Manufacturers Are Up 90%. So Why Are Factories Closing Down?
Two different brand owners got in touch this week, both with the same worry. Their manufacturer was struggling to find work, and unless some new customers turned up soon, they would be going out of business. Could I help? It
How many products should you have in your collection?
How many products is too many for a small business to include in their range? This is one of the questions that is most commonly asked by my coaching clients, who are all small businesses manufacturing in the UK. Deciding
The Secrets to a Successful British-Made Brand
What working with 150+ founders over the last four years has taught me about what it really takes to succeed when growing a product business. After coaching hundreds of founders inside my British Brand Accelerator programme, I’ve noticed that there
Essential Skills That Brand Founders Need
Do you need a design degree to be a successful brand founder? After working with hundreds of brand founders over the last few years, these are the skills that you REALLY need in order to be successful. Many of the
Questions to Ask a Manufacturer on a Factory Visit
The right questions save you time and money Choosing a manufacturer is one of the most critical decisions you can make in the development of your products, so it’s important to find the right one.When you ask the right questions,