We cannot overestimate the importance of manufacturing in the UK. Many consumers are trying to move towards Buy British Support British Brands. Since the disruption caused by Covid shutdowns in China and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, manufacturing is also looking homeward. A survey by the Industry group Make UK indicates that more than a third of UK manufacturers have increased their use of UK suppliers.
In a recent survey by the Make it British website, over 77% of those questioned said that if they knew a product was made in Britain, they would believe it to be of good quality. A survey conducted by the British government revealed that 93% of respondents would pay higher prices for British-made products than for products made outside the country.
Kate Hill and her team at Make It British are true advocates of Buy British Support British brands. Kate and her team at Make it British, champion British manufacturing. Kate set up Make it British in 2011, “to make it easy to discover all of the fantastic manufacturing that still takes place in Britain. If we don’t support the manufacturing skills that are left in the UK, they’ll be gone forever.”
The Made in Britain Label is on of the most respected worldwide.
A survey by Make It British found that Made in the UK Label is one of the most respected in the world
Another survey by Make It British in March 2022 showed that demand for UK goods was increasing, but consumers wanted the Government to do more to encourage people to buy British. The pandemic and Brexit have changed the way that UK consumers shop, with over two thirds now more likely to buy UK made products than ever before, according to the survey, to mark Made In UK Day on 9th March 2022.
Make it British features British made goods and events showcasing UK manufacturing. It has a very comprehensive Directory of excellent British Brands, of which EDG London is featured and UK factories and suppliers.
Previously most UK retailers manufactured their products in the UK and when production was moved overseas, this had a devastating effect, with widespread factory closures, the loss of so many jobs at home, the unfortunate breakup of whole communities, with all the dire social and economic hardships that followed as a direct result of this.
By manufacturing here in the UK there is a huge reduction in carbon footprint.
According to a report commissioned by UK clothing manufacturer David Nieper, making clothes in the UK produces 47% fewer emissions than producing them overseas. Clothing with a low carbon footprint is becoming more commonplace among both consumers and manufacturers, so choosing a local manufacturer is the greener option.
Here at EDG we have our own story of championing British Manufacturing in the Jewellery quarter of Birmingham, when we started to develop a new range of Luxury cufflinks within the Natalie O’Hara “EDG London” designer jewellery collection. After serious deliberation, we decided we truly wanted to support British Manufacturing using the great skills and craftsmanship that are still available here in the UK.
English Heritage describes “The Jewellery Quarter has a particular combination of structures associated with jewellery and metalworking which does not seem to exist anywhere else in the world. It’s a national treasure”
Unfortunately, there has been a huge reduction in the number of jewellery factories, in Birmingham’s jewellery quarter but we discovered a small number of companies with wonderful enthusiasm, combined with a great talent of skills and craftsmanship that has made the jewellery quarter famous throughout the world, and that could still produce our jewellery to the exacting standards and quality we required, also with the ongoing advantage of a local ongoing personal working relationship.
We are very proud to say that all our fashion accessories have always been manufactured in Great Britain, supporting the unique talents we have. The manufacturing process of our cufflinks and other fine jewellery is entirely made in the Jewellery quarter of Birmingham, using the traditional skills and craftsmanship that are still available, whilst also bringing much needed employment to the British Fashion Industry.
The EDG London Piccadilly Cufflinks. The Perfect Gift in Exquisite Rhodium
The EDG London exclusive British Made woven Silk Tie and Pocket square collections, are luxuriously woven in the finest pure silk in England, being created to the highest standards. Our method creates a unique variety of colours in differing lights, in a surreal 3D effect.
For us at EDG, British manufacturing is about having pride in our country’s skills and ensuring our customers get the superb quality and design of British craftsmanship.
The award-winning Grey Fox Blog, David Evans is an avid supporter of British brands and sustainability. David’s blog features many excellent British men’s wear brands.
EDG London supports British Industry and British craftsmanship.