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Make it British Podcast

Kate Hills is on a one-woman mission to save UK manufacturing. In this podcast she shines the light on British brands and manufacturers, and goes behind the scenes of their businesses. With tips, hints and tricks to help you manufacture in the UK and buy British. Never has there been a more critical time to get behind "made in Britain".

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26:56

For the Love of Knitting with Genevieve Sweeney

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2026/04/23

In this episode of the Women in Wool series, I take a trip to the beautiful Essex countryside to visit knitwear designer Genevieve Sweeney in her micro factory, where she designs, programmes, knits, and finishes her collection in house.We talk about the realities of owning your own industrial knitting machine - from learning to keep the yarn and machine happy, to breaking needles in tears and coming out the other side.We also hear about Genevieve's mission to revive the almost forgotten art of hand

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46:28

5 Steps to Finding a UK Manufacturer

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2026/04/13

🚀 Ready to create a British-made product business that's built to last? Without faffing about, wasting wads of cash, or struggling with unreliable factories. Apply for the British Brand Accelerator: makeitbritish.co.uk/apply In this episode I'm sharing the recording of a recent webinar I ran - 5 Steps to Finding a UK Manufacturer.Learn my signature 5 Step Factory Readiness Method™ which has helped hundreds of small business owners to get their products made in the UK.Find out why manufacturers

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29:33

The Great British Wool Revival with Harriet...

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2026/04/02

In this episode of the Women in Wool series, I'm joined by Harriet Fletcher-Gilhuys from Fashion Roundtable.Harriet is the project lead for The Great British Wool Revival and is also working with the King's Foundation on an event in May 2026 to promote the use of British wool.If you're a designer, maker or brand wanting to work with British wool but not sure where to start, the Great British Wool Revival is the resource you need to know about. It maps the entire wool supply chain from sheep to

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29:55

Building a British Tweed Tailoring Label in Yorkshire...

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2026/03/20

In this episode of the Women in Wool series, I'm joined by Isabelle Randall, a fashion designer and tailor based in Scarborough, Yorkshire, who has been running her own label for over 21 years.Isabelle works in British tweeds and wool fabrics, making everything bespoke in her atelier. We talk about the Yorkshire mills she loves working with, her tailoring process, and why her bespoke approach keeps customers coming back again and again.We also get into what it feels like, as a designer who makes

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31:08

How British Wool Helps Brands Source Local Fibre with...

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2026/03/13

In this episode of the Women in Wool series, I’m joined by Louisa Knapp, Marketing Executive at British Wool.Based in Bradford, British Wool operates as a farmers' cooperative that collects, grades, and auctions fleece for around 35,000 sheep farmers across the UK. Whether you’re a designer wondering how to source British wool or you’re just curious about what happens to a fleece after it’s sheared, you’re going to love this episode.In this episode we cover:How the British Wool cooperative operates

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29:25

The Reality of Running a Knitwear Micro Factory with...

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2026/03/06

In this episode of the Women in Wool series, I’m joined by Kate Stalker, founder of OUBAS Knitwear.Kate runs a knitwear micro factory in the Lake District, where she designs and manufactures fully fashioned knitwear using natural fibres, including British wool. After studying knitwear at Winchester School of Art, she returned to Cumbria and started the business with a single hand flat knitting machine in her parents’ utility room.Today OUBAS produces knitwear on industrial knitting machines, with

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27:13

Launching a Brand with Traceable British Wool with...

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2026/02/27

In this first episode of the Women in Wool series, I’m joined by Dee McGilvray, founder of CLÒ FOLD.Dee has launched a womenswear brand built entirely around 100 percent British traceable wool. In just five months, alongside a full time job, she has taken an idea rooted in farming and the British countryside and turned it into a finished product made entirely in the UK.Her first piece is a wool gilet woven in Yorkshire using traceable wool sourced through British Wool. Every part of the supply

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09:42

Series 8 Trailer: Women in Wool

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2026/02/20

Series 8 of the Make it British podcast is here!After many of you asked, “Where’s the podcast gone?”, it's coming back with a brand-new themed series: Women in Wool.Over the past few months, I've been recording interviews behind the scenes. As the conversations unfolded, a clear thread emerged. Every guest was a woman. And every one of them was working with the same fibre - Wool.This new series shines a spotlight on the women driving innovation, craftsmanship and revival across the UK wool supply

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01:23:36

BONUS: The 3 Part Framework for Developing Profitable...

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2025/11/25

🚀Want to join British Brand Accelerator? Apply here: makeitbritish.co.uk/applyDoors close December 7th - don't wait!Got a question before applying?DM me on Instagram: @makeitbritish

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12:20

SOS: Stop Wasting Time Contacting the Wrong Factories 🏭

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2025/10/16

Not all factories are created equal.And if you’re contacting 20 different manufacturers hoping one will say yes — you're doing it the hard way.In this episode of MANUFACTURING SOS, I’m talking about one of the most common mistakes I see when people start looking for a UK manufacturer: assuming every factory can make every kind of product.You’ll learn why factory specialisms matter, how MOQs and capacity make a difference, and what you actually need to look for when shortlisting a manufacturer.I’ll

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12:26

SOS: Why Ordering Too Much Stock is a Costly Mistake

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2025/10/09

In this episode in the MANUFACTURING SOS series, I’m breaking down why placing a big order with your manufacturer, especially on your first production run with them, can be a costly mistake.You’ll learn why it’s always smarter to treat your first production run as a test, how to avoid tying up all your money in stock, and how to respond when a manufacturer insists on high MOQs.If you’re at the stage of placing your first order with a factory, or wondering how many units to start with, don’t miss

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11:06

SOS: What's the REAL Cost of Skipping Tech Packs?

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2025/10/02

Think tech packs are optional? Or that your manufacturer can just "sort it for you"?Think again.In this episode of Manufacturing SOS, I’m breaking down exactly what happens when you don’t have a proper tech pack, and why skipping this step is one of the most expensive mistakes you can make.You’ll learn why a tech pack is your blueprint, not just a boring admin task, and how trying to wing it will cost you more in sampling, quality control, and wasted materials.I’m also busting the myth that you need

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08:38

SOS: Never ask a factory for the price until you do...

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2025/09/25

What UK Manufacturers Really Think When You Ask About PriceIf the first thing you ask a factory is “How much?” — you’re not alone.But it might explain why you’re not getting the response you hoped for.In this episode of Manufacturing SOS, I’m unpacking what actually happens when you lead with price, and why it’s one of the fastest ways to put off the best manufacturers.You’ll learn how to work backwards from a realistic retail price, how to spot when your margins just don’t add up, and what to do

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12:53

SOS: Why UK Manufacturers are Ghosting You 👻

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2025/09/18

If your inbox is full of unanswered emails to factories, it's not personal. It's a sign you're making critical mistakes that scream 'newbie'In this first episode in this special series MANUFACTURING SOS I’m diving into one of the most common frustrations I hear from founders - that they've contacted manufacturers and no one got back to them.Sound familiar?Before you assume UK manufacturers are just ignoring you, you need to hear this.I’m sharing the real reasons factories hit delete, including vague

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02:52

Introducing Manufacturing SOS

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2025/09/09

Brand New Mini Series Coming Soon: Manufacturing SOSAfter a year-long hiatus, the Make It British Podcast is coming back!Series 7 is currently in the works, but while you wait, I’ve got something special for you…Introducing a brand new mini series called Manufacturing SOS.This special series is for anyone who’s starting or scaling a clothing, accessories or homeware brand and wants to get their products made in the UK without wasting time, money or losing their mind in the process.Each episode is

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Bonus: How to Find a UK Manufacturer

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2025/01/24

Finding a UK manufacturer doesn’t have to be a challenge!In this bonus episode, I share the recording of my recent webinar, where I break down the 5 essential steps to finding your perfect manufacturing partner.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why manufacturers don’t respond to emails—and how to fix it.The biggest mistakes small businesses make when looking for a factory.How to prepare before reaching out to a manufacturer to save time and money.The 5 steps you need to follow to confidently

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30:59

300 - Words of wisdom from UK manufacturers featured...

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2024/06/27

Welcome to episode 300!Celebrating the 300th episode of this podcast I look back at some of the amazing guests that I've had on this show from the world of UK fashion and textile manufacturing. Manufacturers that have shared their stories, their challenges, and their successes with us.Episodes / Manufacturers featured in this episode:Episode 102 - David Collinge | John Spencer TextilesEpisode 005 - Keith Hanshaw | The Leather Satchel CompanyEpisode 088 - Chris Woodford | Crown NorthamptonEpisode 193

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16:50

299 – A Visit to Vagabond Bags

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2024/06/20

Join me on a tour round a factory!In this episode I'm chatting with Simon Michelson, owner of Vagabond Bags, a sewing factory in Swindon that makes cosmetic bags, shower caps and hot water bottle covers.Meet some of the people working in the factory, hear about the jobs they do and find out how many shower hats one person can make in a day. Spoiler - it's quite a lot!HANDY LINKSBritish Brand Accelerator - Work closely with me to start or grow your UK-made brand.Newsletter - Subscribe for a weekly

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298 – What’s going on with UK manufacturers? [with...

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2024/06/06

I'm joined today by 3 amazing people that work tirelessly in the UK fashion and textile industry.You may have seen in the press recently that several high profile brands have been affected by the close of Matches, but did you know about the knock on affect that has had on the UK manufacturers?I also heard yesterday the sad news that the Mackintosh factory in Lancashire is closing. What the heck is going on?So I went live on Instagram with 3 special guests to discuss the topic, and this episode is

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297 – The Biggest Mistake Made by Product Businesses

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2024/05/30

The title says it all. Listen to find out what it is!HANDY LINKSBritish Brand Accelerator - Work closely with me to start or grow your UK-made brand.Newsletter - Subscribe for a weekly dose of inspiration and advice on making in the UKMake it British WebsiteYouTubeInstagram

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