Last week we visited a factory in Derbyshire to see some of the garments they produce and the processes used in creating them. We were guided through the factory by Steve, one of the owners of the business, who explained to us how everything works, as well as some of the company history. The factory…
I’m Simon, one of the graduates interning at Bridge & Stitch. During my time here we will be visiting different suppliers and manufacturers to check up on how some of the projects are coming along. Whilst we are there we are using the opportunity to learn more about the business, the fashion industry as a…
At Bridge & Stitch, the majority of projects that we have worked on in the past consist of jersey and woven products as well as cut and sew knitted garments. With a database of over 160 factories, which continues to grow, over 20 of these factories specialise in knitwear manufacturing which can offer fully fashioned…
After your designs have been finalised and fabric has been sourced, we can look into sourcing a factory to produce your garments for you. We send them your tech packs and they provide an estimate on how much production will be. Lead times on receiving quotes is usually 1-2 weeks. Bridge & Stitch has a large…
Hi, I’m Dominic, a new intern at Bridge and Stitch, and this is my first blog post so I’m really excited but anxious about how this will be received. I’m 21, studying at Nottingham Trent University and am a relative novice regarding fashion. Even though my knowledge is limited, there is an important question that…
This week Bridge & Stitch went on a little road trip to visit some of our Suppliers and Manufacturers. We are working on lots of interesting projects at the minute, so it was a great opportunity to see where some of our products are made and meet the people that help us along the way! First stop was one of our local…
Great news for UK manufacturing! Sharpest rise in manufacturing optimism since 1973: Business optimism among manufacturers saw its sharpest improvement since 1973 on the back of strong growth in orders at home and abroad, according to a CBI survey.The business organisation’s quarterly Industrial Trends Survey found that in the three months to April 2014, growth in total…
Tuesday was a very cute day. Children’s wear is something that is very new to me, and I am quickly realising that there is a lot more to it than adorable patterns (although that is a great part!) We have a number or children’s wear clients at Bridge & Stitch, so I am learning fast!…
In September last year the Alliance Project was commissioned to analyse the viability and scope for growth in UK production. The project was initiated by UK textile baron David Alliance, non-executive director of UK retailer N Brown, and backed by the government and local authorities. The conclusions of their research projected a worrying future for UK made…
Thursday saw Rachael on her best outfit and head to the Nottingham Post ‘Women in Business’ Awards. After a delicious meal and some inspiring speeches, Rachael took the runner up in the ‘Rising Star’ Award, recognising her support of UK manufacturing and smaller businesses. We will keep you updated on what we’re getting up to,…