The production and export of textiles were once Britain’s most significant industries. This sector shaped the Victorian era and served as a cornerstone of the Industrial Revolution.
As we know the industry has been in free fall since then. The latter half of the last century saw the industry decline quickly. This caused a rapid economic decline in the North of England and It’s a shame really.
You only have to read the label on most cotton products these days and see they are made in other countries and imported to the UK. No surprise there, it’s cheaper! I have no issues with globalisation, it’s just the way things go. The UK probably gains from exporting high quality goods to the world.
We are one bed linen manufacturer who have managed to survive and still operating in the same Mill as we were 30 years ago.
Goyt Mill at Hawk Green
Situated at Hawk Green in Marple, Goyt Mill is a beautiful example of a cotton Mill from a bygone era. You can read more about the Mill by visiting the Marple Local History Society website.
As they say, quality products stand the test of time and last far longer than cheaply made products do. The machinery that Percale UK use are testimony to that statement. They look as solid as they did when they were first made. They are also beautiful to look at.
This Brother 600 4 thread overlocking sewing machine is working just as well as it did all those years back!
To still manufacture quality bed linen in the UK is a struggle. We hope to see the UK continue to appreciate homegrown craftsmanship, designed by hand. The UK has always had a good reputation for quality and we want to see this continue. By supporting small UK based manufacturers you can help keep these industries alive.
We still manufacture excellent quality bed linen for a very competitive price and want to continue to do so for as long as we can.
