Member spotlight: Stephen Walters Debuts AW25 Collection at Textile Forum 2024
04/10/2024
UKFT member Stephen Walters will debut its latest AW25 apparel collection at Textile Forum in October 2024. The collection features trend-driven fabrics for menswear, womenswear and bridal.
Scroll down to read more about Stephen Walters and its recent collection.
Stephen Walters is a family-owned manufacturer with over 300 years of heritage, specialising in designing, developing and weaving luxury fabrics for men’s and women’s apparel, as well as fashion accessories. The mill is located in Sudbury, just an hour outside of London.
The capsule collection to be showcased at Textile Forum features textured plains and intricate jacquards, designed for versatile uses, ranging from casual daywear to special occasion or evening jackets. The range includes lightweight floral dress fabrics and heavier coat weights in bold, oversized plaids.
Stephen Walters is known for its expertise in weaving and textile innovation, combining artisan skills with the latest technology to create distinctive fabrics. The entire production process, from initial design to finished fabric, takes place at the mill.
‘‘Each fabric is woven to order, allowing you to choose custom colour combinations from an extensive collection of coloured yarns, transforming collection pieces into a perfect match for your project. For those looking to create something unique, full fabric customisation is available, which is why international fashion brands trust us for their bespoke projects.’’
‘‘The mill is ideally situated for designers who enjoy being involved in the fabric development process. The team at Stephen Walters welcome national and international visitors to immerse themselves in the creative environment, working together to create individual fabrics.’’
Stephen Walters is dedicated to sustainability and implements responsible practices throughout its operations. The mill has recently achieved OEKO-TEX® STeP level 3 certification, underscoring its commitment to environmentally responsible production. The company weaves to order with low minimums, ensuring it only produces what is necessary using a responsibly sourced and managed selection of yarns.
Stephen Walters showcases its fabrics at exhibitions throughout Italy, Paris, New York, and looks forward to debuting its collection at Textile Forum this October.
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Stephen Walters on joining UKFT membership:
‘‘Stephen Walters welcomes the opportunity to be part of the UKFT community. The UKFT team offer invaluable support in a wide array of areas from recruitment, training and apprenticeships through to advice and information on the latest compliance and government trade agreements. UKFT’s growing interest and presence at industry trade shows has been very positive and underlines the position and importance of UK manufacturers in international markets, helping to enhance and strengthen our own relationships with export customers.’’ Not yet a member?