Make it British Podcast
Episodes
030 – My favourite British-made Footwear Brands
15 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You may have heard of English shoemakers such as Church's, Cheaneys and Tricker's, but there are quite a few other footwear brands that manufacture in...
029 – Adam Mansell, UKFT – Guiding the Textile Industry Through Brexit
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I catch up with Adam Mansell, CEO of the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT)UKFT is a membership network for fashion and textile...
028 – Retailers Under Fire for UK Sourcing Practices
08 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Last week the UK Government released its interim report into the sustainability of the fashion industry. One of the issues that they address...
027 – Mat Booth, Both Barrels – The Importance of Collaboration
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat to product designer Mat Booth, founder of accessory and luggage brand Both Barrels.Mat founded Both Barrels a few years ago whe...
026 – Why UK Manufacturers Don’t Sample For Free
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Should manufacturers make samples for free? Some people think manufacturers should do any initial work for no charge in order to pitch for your busine...
024 – Is the UK Manufacturing Revival Over?
25 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is the news that Clark's may close its brand new footwear factory in Somerset a sign that the UK manufacturing revival is over?Up to 300,000 pai...
023 – Sian Reekie, The Hettie Trading Co. – My Manufacturing Journey
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I'm delighted to welcome long-standing Make it British member Sian Reekie of The Hettie Trading Company to this podcast. Sian is a chemist by trade, b...
022 – Is Making in the UK Really More Expensive?
18 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Is it really more expensive to make in the UK? Or is there a reason that some of the most profitable retailers are using more local manufacturing?In t...
021 – Jenny Holloway, Fashion Enter – What I’ve Learnt from Running a Clothing Factory
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Jenny Holloway, owner of Fashion Enter, a social enterprise garment factory based in North London.Jenny not only manufactures for small bran...
015 – Top 9 Manufacturing Trends for 2019
04 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What will the next year hold for UK manufacturing?In this episode I look at some of the trends that I think will impact manufacturing in the coming 12...
014 – Ian Maclean, John Smedley – Running the Oldest Factory in the UK
01 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I chat to Ian Maclean, managing director of John Smedley - the oldest operating factory in the world.John Smedley are one of the fines...
013 – 10 Mistakes People Make When Starting a Brand Made in the UK
28 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you thinking of starting a brand that is made in the UK, or developing a new product?In this episode I cover the 10 mistakes that people make when...
012 – Edward Sexton, Glencroft Countrywear – Why we Support the Independent Retailers
25 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am interviewing Edward Sexton from Glencroft Countrywear, a company that have been members of Make it British from the very early days. Glencr...
011 – UK Textile Manufacturing Review 2018
21 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I look at how UK textile manufacturing fared in 2018, and what I think the future holds for 2019 and beyond.- Was it a good year for t...
010 – Katya Wildman, Bombshell – Why I Choose to Manufacture in London
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What are the benefits of manufacturing locally if you are a small clothing brand?In this interview with Katya Wildman, founder of Bombshell, I ta...
009 – How to Manufacture in the UK for Less
14 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do you think that manufacturing in the UK is more expensive?In this episode I dispel some of the myths around making in the UK being more pricey. Quit...
008 – Bhavik Master, British Christmas Jumpers – How to Succeed with Seasonal Products
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview I chat with Bhavik Master, director at Leicester knitwear manufacturers Jackmasters and producers of British Christmas JumpersDid yo...