From raw wool to new suit – all under one roof
THE PUDSEY- BASED luxury woollen mill, AW Hainsworth, has confirmed its commitment to the “slow fashion” movement by becoming one of the first mills in the UK where garments can be created from raw fibre to completed piece under one roof.
The service will be offered by Studio H, a partnership between Hainsworth and the garment manufacturing specialist Reshore Apparel.
Julie Roberts, a marketing manager at AW Hainsworth, said: “Having operated at our mill for 236 years with generations of skilled artisans, we weave cloth of an impeccable standard that will last for many years.
“Now, by partnering with Reshore Apparel to establish Studio H, we are taking this commitment a step further.
“We can uniquely create garments all the way from raw wool to completion, under one roof, meaning carbon emissions are reduced, provenance is crystal clear and the quality is guaranteed. Designers and retailers can be confident they are investing in British manufacturing with a conscience.
“All of this is part of our ongoing efforts to champion the principles of the slow fashion movement, meaning that we are minimising our impact on the environment, treating the people we work with ethically and creating garments that can be worn and loved for many years.”
Reshore Apparel’s investment in digital 3D imaging technology from Italian company Morgan allows designers to see how patterns and fabrics will sit against the body on a virtual catwalk, so that fewer samples need to be created, further reducing waste and carbon emissions.