The Manufacturer looks at the health of the UK’s textiles sector and explores how cumbersome supply chains can no longer keep up with the fast-paced world of fashion and apparel. Kate Hills, founder and CEO of Make it British, tells Victoria Fitzgerald, why she’s optimistic for the future of the UK textiles industry, TM examines the secret of famed shoemakers, John Lobb’s, impressive longevity. Elsewhere, features explore why design matters for a post-Brexit Britain, why culture is the key to success, and how manufacturers can make sense of the servitization shift.
