Creative UK firms specialising in textile craft products have managed to stay successful even during the COVID-19 outbreak, with more number of people looking forward to learn new skills. UKFT is working hard to support all areas of the UK fashion and textile industry, liaising with government and helping with member queries on a daily basis.
UK boasts an impressive array of companies offering creative handicraft and hobby supplies, which is a significant and growing area within the wider textile industry. These firms offer an abundance of quality products for sewing, crocheting, knitting, embroidery and handicrafts, ranging from yarns for knitting and haberdashery, knitting needles, craft kits and quilting materials, according to a press release by UKFT.
Bothy Threads has an exciting range of counted cross stitch, blackwork and tapestry kits. James C Brett are manufacturers and wholesalers of a wide variety of classical and fashion yarns, supported by modern up-to-date designs. Dannells manufacture a range of craft kits that can be used with fabrics, textiles and papers to make creative products for around the home.
Erika knight has created a yarn collection to support the British heritage of textile mills and to promote native sheep breeds. From fleece to finished yarn in less than 50 miles, NEW 4ply weight yarn, ‘Wool Local’, is both authentically British and environmentally sustainable. Hawthorn Handmade create contemporary craft kits for beginners and beyond.
HiyaHiya Europe is the exclusive European wholesaler of HiyaHiya knitting needles, crochet hooks, and accessories. King Cole are a UK family business with a passion for yarn. As a world-leading brand in the supply of yarn, supporting design & haberdashery, King Cole exports to over 40 countries worldwide with a range of more than 100 yarns, both classic and fancy.
Since the introduction of the business over 60 years ago, Korbond has worked with many major retailers across the UK and Europe to establish a complete range of haberdashery, sewing and clothes care products under the signature Korbond Care and Repair brand. All Laxtons’ yarns are produced in the company’s manufacturing plant based in Yorkshire, England.
Rooster undyed yarns are handpicked using the finest natural fibres and perfect for hand dyers. The firm has a wide selection of yarns using fibres including merino, alpaca, cotton, silk, yak and cashmere in a range of weights from fine lace yarns to chunky yarns. For knitters who want wearable, well-fitting handknits, The Fibre Co.’s luxury yarns and designer patterns help knitters choose the perfect pairing so that they end up with a project they are proud of.
The Craft Cotton are the UK’s leading supplier of fabric for quilting, craft, and patchwork, and are celebrating over 70 years in business. The company offers a range of quilt collections, organic jersey and ranges of fantastic new licensed designs, including Harry Potter, Miffy, Peter Rabbit, Matilda & The Gruffalo.
Situated in the original home of the British worsted spinning industry, West Yorkshire Spinners combine the finest raw materials with state-of-the-art technology, generations of expertise and unrivalled know-how to create British hand knitting yarns of exceptional quality. Yarnundyed focus on producing and supplying luxurious natural fibre yarns for hand dyers worldwide. They have a wide range of ethically sourced bases which include Merino, Polwarth, BFL, silk, alpaca, cashmere, yak, linen, and cotton.
Source: This news has been taken from https://www.fibre2fashion.com/
