On 1 October 2024, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, in her role as President of the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT), visited Ladywell Mills, a key site of the West Yorkshire-based textile specialist, The SIL Group. The group employs almost 300 people across multiple UK sites, with a supplier and customer network spanning […]
Abbotsford textiles Classic Melton range is one of their most versatile fabrics due to its wide range of colours and high-performance qualities. They supply Classic Melton to various professionals in many different industries, from furniture manufacturers to small re-upholstery businesses. As a fabric manufacturer, they often send our fabrics off without knowing their end uses. […]
The International Year of Camelids 2024 is an opportunity to honour and champion the remarkable animals, herders, communities and most importantly for Seal International, the fibres collected from Camels, Alpacas, Llamas, Vicuñas, and Guanacos. Objective The objective of the 2024 International Year of Camelids is to raise awareness about the overlooked capabilities of the […]
Cashmere’s unmatched warmth and softness have made it a global favourite for scarves, blankets, cloth and more. Yet, as high street retailers offer this sought-after fabric at lower prices, you might question whether all cashmere garments share the same standard and what sets products produced by our group, apart? The answer lies within the Group’s […]
