Alfred Brown (Worsted Mills) Ltd

Weaves fine worsted fabrics in England for retail, corporate wear and tailoring. Its cloth is made from 100% Merino wool and wool blends, combining heritage weaves and designs with contemporary fashion trends in a classically British collection. The business offers seasonal collections, with new designs released twice yearly for spring and summer and autumn and winter. More than 200 classic English fabric lines receive stock support and can be ordered from 35 metres, while seasonal cloth is available from 335 metres. Sales support also covers bespoke bulk production and cloth development.

The mill has manufactured at the same Yorkshire location for more than a century, having been founded in 1915. Its original output included military, fire service and police uniforms, and it continues to supply corporate wear and uniforms for the Household Guard. Production combines traditional weaving craft with investment in weaving technology. The company focuses on consistent batch-to-batch mix and match for bulk suiting orders, a requirement of large retail customers. Its fabrics have been exported globally since the 1970s and are used by high-street retailers, corporate clients and tailoring shops. Stock-supported minimums provide a purchasing route for smaller brands and tailors, alongside larger order volumes for retail and corporate garment programmes.