Buying Better /
Inspiring Change
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Since its heyday the British textile industry has faced a steep decline, meaning a loss of traditional skills and jobs. Wool fleeces now command such a low price that some farmers resort to burning or burying them. Our British Makers edit includes products that are manufactured in the UK, helping to support local businesses and communities.
What you can do
Look out for brands that have committed to making the majority of their products in the UK, celebrating the materials and skills that are locally available.
Did you know?
Between 1979 and 2013 the number of jobs in the British textile industry fell by 90%.