Member spotlight: Scottish Textiles Showcase celebrates Scottish wool at Edinburgh’s 900th anniversary
09/09/2024
UKFT member the Scottish Textiles Showcase recently took part in a celebration at the Edinburgh Castle to mark the city’s 900th anniversary in the presence of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen. This was an opportunity for the Scottish Textiles Showcase to celebrate Scottish wool and craftsmanship.
Scroll down to read more about the Scottish Textiles Showcase and the recent celebration.
A specialist retail store in the centre of Edinburgh, the Scottish Textiles Showcase works uniquely with Scottish wool mills and artisans, bringing together the quality synonymous with Made in Scotland. It has a wide range of Scottish woven and knitted products sourced directly from over 40 suppliers around Scotland.
Conscious of its carbon footprint and with sustainability being at the forefront of the business, the Scottish Textiles Showcase ensures its product ranges are made from natural fibres: wool, cashmere and alpaca. The Scottish Wool collection continues to grow and includes high-quality blankets, knitwear, coats, rugs and knitting yarn made from the fleece of Scottish sheep breeds.
“We work directly with local suppliers and encourage our customers to think about their carbon footprint, choose sustainable fashion and lifestyle solutions for their homes.”
The Scottish Textiles Showcase is always keen to hear from companies working with Scottish wool. If you are based in Scotland and are interested in collaborating, contact info@scottishtextilesshowcase.com.
Celebrating Scottish Wool in the company of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen
In July, the Scottish Textiles Showcase participated in a celebration at the Edinburgh Castle to mark the city’s 900th anniversary in the presence of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen who were introduced to 12 stallholders that represented the city’s culture, education and diversity.
In light of His Majesty The King’s patronage of the Campaign for Wool, the Scottish Textiles Showcase used the occasion as an opportunity to showcase its Scottish Wool product range, which includes blankets, knitwear, Harris Tweed® coats, rugs and knitting yarn. Rachel Crawford , one the Scottish Textiles Showcase’s knit yarn suppliers, joined the team at the celebration in Edinburgh with her Balmerino lambs, who inevitably “stole the show!”.
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“We are looking forward to being part of the UKFT community again and keeping up with developments within the wider textiles industry in the UK.”
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