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Stitch in Time

Are there signs of a fledgling revival in British textile manufacturing?

As fashion retailers demand an ever faster response to consumer desires and costs rise abroad, there are signs of a fledgling revival in British textile manufacturing. Peter Day finds out how real it is, and whether it can last.

(Photo: Models on the catwalk at London Fashion Week. Credit: Getty Images)

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29 minutes

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Wed 15 Jan 2014 15:32GMT

Contributors to this programme

Jonny Mitchell
Commercial Director, Lee Ann Fashions


Gillian Marjoram,
Founder, Lee Ann Fashions


John Miln
Chief Executive, UK Fashion and Textile Association


Kevin O’Marah
Head of Research, SCM World


Daliah Simble
Head of Sourcing and Production, Roland Mouret


Paul Williams
Business Director, East End Manufacturing


Bill Macbeth
Managing Director, Textile Centre of Excellence


Maria Hollins
Retail Director ASOS


Jenny Holloway
CEO Fashion Enter

Tony O’Connor
Head of Design for Menswear, Marks & Spencer


Broadcasts

  • Sun 12 Jan 2014 11:32GMT
  • Wed 15 Jan 2014 00:32GMT
  • Wed 15 Jan 2014 04:32GMT
  • Wed 15 Jan 2014 15:32GMT

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