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M&S is flying the flag for British manufacturers by forging partnerships with home-grown suppliers wherever we can – from family-run Yorkshire factories to quirky ex-train engine workshops in Cornwall. We currently manufacture more than 20% of our home products in Great Britain, rising to 99% of all upholstery, and we’re working hard to do more and more to tap into the great manufacturing resources we have on our doorstep.
1. Founded in 1837, family-owned Abraham Moon and Sons uses its well-honed skills to create beautiful textiles of luxurious quality – all from the comfort of its Yorkshire mill in a leafy Leeds suburb. We love the Whitley Love Seat, £699, which is available in a vast range of British-made fabrics.
2. Would you believe that a disused train workshop could produce such beautiful hand-made bedsteads. Our Cornish supplier uses traditional forging techniques to create the stunning Penzance bedstead – from £1,199.
3. You’ll be tempted to hit the snooze button when you wake up wrapped in a super-soft and cosy Autograph duvet, from £119.00. It’s made in the North of England, in a factory with over 100 years’ experience making duvets and pillows.
4. It’s not just the economy and manufacturing industry we’ve got in mind, it’s the environment too. Produced in our first eco homeware factory in the UK, we think the Elba Corner Chaise Sofa is a must-have, especially with three striking new fabric options this season.
5. Another of our long-term suppliers has been manufacturing beds for over a century. Their mattresses combine traditional skills with some of the world’s finest materials, just take this Refresh Memory Mattress as a prime example.
What do you think of this great quality, environmentally-conscious homeware with a fine British heritage? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
*’Made in Great Britain’ applies to selected lines
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On: 19 August 2012 Permalink
At last Marks and Spencer selling items that are British Made! I remember when their carrier bags use to boast that over 90% of St Michael goods were British Made. The quality of everything one bought back then was excellent . I have bought very little recently from M&S but will return if they continue to support British Manufacturing. I can tell a mile off whether something is made in the UK or China. Chinese products esp M&S china looks cheap and horrible with the colouring poor, Lets hope other large stores will follow and maybe we can create jobs and get this once great country back on track.
On: 27 August 2012 Permalink
I absolutely agree with all your comments. Only in the last few months I found in my loft a carrier bag as you described. I was tempted to post it to M&S as a reminder of the good old days!!! After the brilliant London 2012 Olympics which made us proud to be British, perhaps M&S could keep this good feeling going. Who knows, one day, maybe the carrier bags will be back?
On: 21 August 2012 Permalink
It’s great to see that M&S is showing support for British manufacturing!
I wonder if there are any clothing manufacturers making items for M&S?
On: 21 August 2012 Permalink
Any British clothing manufacturers making items for M&S?
On: 7 September 2012 Permalink
Hi everyone, thanks for your comments.
We are always looking at where we can bring manufacturing to Great Britain. And you’ll be pleased to learn that we have a capsule collection of men’s and women’s items launching soon. Keep your eyes peeled and we’ll share the latest news on M&S Stories.
You might also like to read about our Leeds-based supplier Abraham Moon here:http://social.marksandspencer.com/fashion-2/abraham-moon-looming-large-since-1837/
And do check out our ‘Made in Great Britain’ tights too: http://www.marksandspencer.com/UK-Eco-Factory-Hosiery-Socks-Tights-Womens/b/1598334031?extid=ms_social
Regards
The Stories Team