Anyone interested to hear about the Benefits to the Retailer to Stock UK made products but missed Rachael’s talk at Bubble TradeShow? Fear not… here are her notes! Happy reading…! Rachael, ready for action! If you have any questions regarding the above or need help yourself at sourcing Made in the UK brands, please get…
Having recently been at the Meet the Manufacturers event in London last week, we are definitely feeling a made in Britain buzz at Bridge & Stitch HQ! The made in Britain campaign has a mission to be the definitive M.I.B campaign, endorsed by government, supported by manufacturers and recognised by consumers, at home and abroad. Check out the…
Looking at the amount of nurturing and support that has gone into growing our designers, you can’t help but feel like we now need to apply the same amount of adoration, dedication and support to get our manufacturing industry back on track. London only keeps gaining momentum and designers like Christopher Kane and Jonathan Saunders are…
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…
It is always great to see our clients showcase their work, and earlier this month we saw Hannah Myers, founder of Flare Clothing Company, do just that. Flare Clothing Company supplies technical and flattering clothing to girls who love to mountain bike. She spotted a gap in the market for women’s clothing that had a…
Lucy at the Launch ofher new range of sportswear designed and produced by Bridge & Stitch Click here to check out the full article and more photos! Keeping warm in ‘Results With Lucy’ body warmers and leggings
Cheering up a cold January morning with a bit of British humour! A trip to the printers and a mutual love of Monty Python turned into a freshly printed t-shirt for me! It’s great to be able to test out different types of printing and to see the processes first hand, helping you find the…
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,…