Our work
Supporting Textiles
Maintaining the traditional craft of weaving, while making it relevant to the modern world of fashion and industry.
Video courtesy of Heriot-Watt University
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Education
The Company supports six universities, providing scholarships for students, capital grants towards new equipment, and additional funding for raw materials and industry visits.
EducationImage courtesy of Falmouth University
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Trade
We maintain close links with both the weaving and wider textile industry in the UK, offering mentoring and financial assistance to foster and develop the skills of the next generation.
TradeAnnual Conference
Making it in Textiles
An annual conference for students and their lecturers to learn about the opportunities available to them in the textile industry. It’s a unique chance for them to meet industry leaders, visit local working mills and network with like-minded undergraduates from all over the UK.
Making it in Textiles ConferenceDiscover
Awards Ceremony
An annual event to celebrate the achievements of the students on the supported courses, attended by a large cross-section of senior executives from the UK weaving industry.
Read moreCompany Wall Hangings
The Weavers’ Company having been involved with textiles for nearly 900 years, regularly commissions pieces of textile art, reflecting the modern industry and craft of woven textiles.
Read moreResources
Information concerning the textile industry and weaving in general.
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