WATCH: Ollie Platts, MD of Joshua Ellis for British Textile Week
10/09/2020
Yorkshire-based Joshua Ellis is renowned for producing the finest handcrafted cashmere and woollen cloth, and is a fashion leader in luxury accessories.
In this interview for British Textile Week, managing director Ollie Platts explains how the business has diversified its product range, has brought younger people into the 250-year old company and is continuing to invest in innovation and machinery. He also talks about the future of British manufacturing, sourcing closer to home, telling the story of production and developing the Joshua Ellis brand.
UKFT’s British Textile Week is a digital showcase of the craftsmanship, imagination and innovation of the UK textile industry.