118 – Supplying the UK Knitwear Industry – David Williams, Knit Design Centre

David Williams has been supplying the UK knitwear industry his entire career.He is the UK agent for Stoll knitting machines and the founder of the Knit Design Centre - a studio in Leicester where designers can develop their ideas and samples with experienced knitwear technicians.During the Covid 19 pandemic he has worked with a local knitwear manufacturer to produce face coverings for businesses using a special programme on his machines. In this episode:How many knitwear manufacturers now operate in the UKHow David has seen the industry change over the last few yearsThe renewed interest in locally spun yarnsThe technology that he uses to develop knitted masksHow knitwear manufacturers can diversify their businessesMore about Stoll GBThe Knit Design Centre Mars Knitwear - to buy the knitted masksMore info on the Knit Design Centre and the knitted masks, including videos and images can be found in the shownotes at makeitbritish.co.uk/118Stay in TouchBritish Brand Accelerator - Find out how you can work with me to build your British-made brandMake it British websiteJoin Make it British - become a member of our community and promote your business in our directory or UK-made brands and manufacturersMake it British on InstagramMake it British on YouTube - subscribe to my YouTube channel to watch many of the podcast episodes as videos.Mentioned in this episode:British Brand Accelerator