New Cloak for the High Sheriff of Greater London
The very first official ceremonial garment for High Sheriffs of Greater London has been designed and created in collaboration with London College of Fashion, Making for Change and Fine Cell Work. It will be worn for the first time by the new Lady High Sheriff of Greater London, Heather Phillips. This project was supported by a number of Livery Companies including the Weavers’ Company.
Read moreThe Experimental Weave Lab
The Experimental Weave Lab, is the City of London’s first contemporary, innovative, experimental textile weaving season and is running until September 2022 in St Olave Parish Hall, London EC3R 7LQ. This is being curated by Philippa Brock (a member of the Company and the Textile Committee) and Elizabeth Ashdown.
Read moreHeathcoat Fabrics Receive a Queen’s Award for Enterprise
Tiverton-based textile manufacturer Heathcoat Fabrics has been recognised with a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation. The company developed a high performance parachute fabric that has contributed to outstanding commercial success, including delivery of NASA’s Perseverance Rover onto the surface of Mars in February 2021.
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