WATCH: Ceri Yates at Stephen Walters for British Textile Week
10/09/2020
Ceri Yates is the Director of Sales at Sudbury silk weaver Stephen Walters, a family-owned textile company founded in 1720.
Specialising in the Jacquard weaving of innovative fabrics for men’s and ladies’ luxury apparel and neckwear, Stephen Walters is celebrating its 300-year anniversary this year.
In this interview for UKFT’s British Textile Week, Ceri discusses what’s new at the mill, the latest collection and how this 300-year old business manages to stay relevant for designers and brands today.
UKFT’s British Textile Week is a digital showcase of the craftsmanship, imagination and innovation of the UK textile industry.