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Paul Smithers, Halcyon Blue - The Challenges of Making Swimwear in the UK
Season 1 Episode 41
Why is swimwear so difficult to make when the products look so simple?
This is one of the questions that I put to guest Paul Smithers from Halcyon Blu…
7 years, 2 months ago
How I set up a trade show for UK-made brands and manufacturers
Season 1 Episode 40
In 2014 I had the idea to set up a trade show for UK manufacturers.
This episode tells the story of why the event came about - and how it nearly went…
7 years, 2 months ago
Genevieve Sweeney, Knitwear Designer - Building a Premium British Knitwear Brand
Season 1 Episode 39
In this episode of the Make it British podcast I discuss a love of knitwear, in particular the lost art of hand-intarsia, with Genevieve Sweeney.
Gene…
7 years, 2 months ago
Why you should visit a factory
Season 1 Episode 38
I think visiting a factory is essential for anyone that is developing a new product
One of the benefits of making in the UK is that factory visiting i…
7 years, 3 months ago
Debbie Humphreys, Redhound for Dogs - Finding a Winning Business Formula
Season 1 Episode 37
Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best
Debbie Humphreys stumbled across her business idea when she took ownership of a whippet called Bruno and had…
7 years, 3 months ago
Can I label my product as made in the UK?
Season 1 Episode 36
What are the rules surrounding whether you can label a product as made in the UK?
"Can I label my product as made in the UK?' is one of the questions …
7 years, 3 months ago
Katherine Hooker, Katherine Hooker London - Creating the Perfect Coat
Season 1 Episode 35
Katherine Hooker started her business with one garment and has been perfecting it ever since
In this episode designer Katherine Hooker tells the story…
7 years, 3 months ago
Should I Use Made in Britain or Made in the UK?
Season 1 Episode 34
When it comes to labelling your products what is the best term to use? Made in Britain, made in the UK, or something else?
In this episode I explore t…
7 years, 3 months ago
Andy Ogden, English Fine Cottons - Made in Britain Starts Here
Season 1 Episode 33
Cotton spinning has returned to the UK!
Greater Manchester was once known as cottonopolis because it was the home to the world's cotton yarn and fabri…
7 years, 3 months ago
Ethical Audit Committee Report on Sustainability in the UK Fashion Industry
Season 1 Episode 32
This week the Government released the Ethical Audit Committee's report into sustainability of the UK fashion industry.
The report raised the issue of …
7 years, 3 months ago