On today’s episode I am chatting to Maxine Wells, who is the founder of Intimate Apparel Samples, a small lingerie studio in North West London.
Getting lingerie made in the UK can be challenging. Whilst the UK once had thousands of machinists making underwear for the likes of Marks & Spencers, sadly there are only now only a handful of lingerie manufacturers left in the UK.
I took a trip to Brent Cross where Intimate Apparel Samples is based to ask Maxine why there aren't more lingerie manufacturers in the UK and the benefits of having a great relationship with your manufacturer.
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Mentioned in this episode:
British Brand Accelerator
300 - Words of wisdom from UK manufacturers featured on this show
299 – A Visit to Vagabond Bags
298 – What’s going on with UK manufacturers? [with special guests]
297 – The Biggest Mistake Made by Product Businesses
296 – Behind the Scenes at KC Manufacturing with Adam Robertson and Nina Falk
295 – 4 Reasons NOT to Make in the UK
294 – How to get people onto your mailing list
293 – Save English Fine Cottons
292 – Reviving the UK Button Making Industry with Courtney & Co Button Makers
291 – Micro Factories & Supply on Demand: UK Manufacturing at its Best
290 – From the archive: Why UK Manufacturing is More Sustainable with Christopher Nieper OBE
289 – Creating Adaptive Clothing with Caron McLuckie from Bealies Adaptive Wear
288 – Why You Should Visit Your Factory
287 – How To Sell Your Products
286 – 21 Tips for Building a Great British Brand
285 – I Never Looked at Manufacturing Anywhere Else with Catherine Bedford, Dashel Cycle Helmets
284 – Repair Is The New Cool with Thami Schweichler, United Repair Centre
283 – Tackling Textile Waste as a Slow Fashion Designer with Lydia Bolton
FAQ: Where’s The Best Place To Source Fabrics?
FAQ: How Many Factories Should I Sample WIth?
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