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Lingerie Manufacturing in the UK - Steff McGrath, Something Wicked
Season 2 Episode 108
In this episode I interview Steff McGrath, managing partner at lingerie brand Something Wicked.
The collection is entirely made in the UK by Steff's t…
6 years, 7 months ago
Silk Weaving in Suffolk - Laura Gore, Vanners
Season 2 Episode 107
Vanners is one of the oldest textile businesses in the UK.
They've been weaving silk since 1740, and moved their weaving business from London to Suffo…
6 years, 8 months ago
How to print sustainably on wool - Nick Morley, Faering
Season 2 Episode 106
Nick Morley is the MD of Faering, an innovative, UK manufacturer that prints digitally onto wool and other natural fibres.
Using the latest technology…
6 years, 8 months ago
The Making of Pantherella Socks - Justin Hall, Pantherella
Season 2 Episode 105
Pantherella was founded in 1937 and has been making high quality, lightweight socks in Leicester ever since.
I took a trip to the Pantherella factory …
6 years, 8 months ago
How we can solve the skills issue post-Brexit - Tamara Cincik, Fashion Roundtable
Season 2 Episode 104
Tamara Cincik has over 20 years experience in the fashion industry and is the founder of Fashion Roundtable, the secretariat for The All Party Parlia…
6 years, 8 months ago
What does a manufacturer include in a cost price?
Season 2 Episode 103
What does a manufacturer include - and NOT include - in a cost price?
In this episode I breakdown what you can expect a manufacturer to take into acco…
6 years, 9 months ago
How does a textile mill thrive in 2020? David Collinge, John Spencer Textiles
Season 2 Episode 102
David Collinge runs the the Burnley-based weaving business John Spencer Textiles.
He is the sixth generation owner of the mill which, was originally f…
6 years, 9 months ago
Nine Manufacturing Trends for 2020 and Beyond
Season 2 Episode 101
What will 2020 hold for UK manufacturing?
In the first episode of the year, and the new series, I look at some of the trends that I think will impact …
6 years, 9 months ago
Introducing Series 2 of the Make it British podcast
Season 2
We're back!
Series 2 of the Make it British Podcast begins on Tuesday 7th January.
You can expect to hear loads more tips and tricks for making in the …
6 years, 9 months ago
BONUS: 6 Reasons why UK-made gifts are more sustainable
Have you bought your Christmas gifts yet?
Well, if you haven't, stop right there.
Before you get bombarded by all the Black Friday deals, listen to thi…
6 years, 10 months ago