News – The Weavers' Company

KING’S AWARD FOR SUDBURY SILK MILLS

Sudbury Silk Mills has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development.

Collaborating to change the shape of justice for women

To mark its 900th anniversary the company wants to invest in continued innovation to solve a perennial problem in our justice system. Specifically – the issue of women being sentenced to prison, leading to higher reoffending rates and greater family breakdown, than more effective community interventions.

2024 International Exhibition of Contemporary Textile Art

Rita Parniczky, a member of the Company, will be among 214 artists exhibiting their work at the 2024 exhibition of the international exhibition of contemporary textile art, which is held every three years, between June 21, 2024 and August 31, 2024 at the Szombathely Gallery.

Business For Creatives Course Developed With Bayes Business School

The Saddlers have worked with Bayes Business School to support the development of a 3-day programme designed especially for creative businesses in saddlery and leathercraft and other traditional crafts. The Saddlers will cover fees for successful applicants with saddlery, leathercraft, or craft businesses.

Textile Awards Lunch

The Company held its annual Textile Awards in front of representatives of the UK Textile Industry on 20th February. This year the Lord Mayor very kindly presented the prizes and we were also honoured to be joined by the High Commissioner for Bangladesh.

Redbridge in Bloom

We are delighted that the gardens at Weavers’ House have won first prize for best Community Display in the 2023 Rebridge in Bloom competition.

New course weaves textile innovation with sustainability

A new University of Leeds course will address a skills gap in the UK’s textile industry and ensure the future production of textiles is less harmful to our environment. The Textile Innovation and Sustainability BSc course will prepare students to address the environmental and societal challenges facing the industry worldwide.

Release Mates win Stephen Lloyd Award

Release Mates CIC win 2023 Stephen LLoyd Award.

Coronation Anointing Screen

The City of London Corporation and Livery Companies, including the Weavers’ Company, are proud to gift His Majesty King Charles III the very special Anointing Screens for the most sacred part of the coronation ceremony, the anointing of the new Monarch.

UKFT Futures Official Launch

UKFT is delighted to announce the launch of UKFT Futures, a brand-new platform promoting careers in the UK fashion and textile industry. Developed with the generous support of the Textile Livery Group, the platform allows users to explore opportunities and find their path within the industry.