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31.07.2010 - Prince becomes Patron of Campaign for Wool
His Royal Highness (HRH) The Prince of Wales is well known as an environmentalist and has long recognised wool as the first choice fibre for sustainability,…
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21.07.2010 - Hainsworth Fabric Continues to be Popular with the New Generation of Fashion Designers
Gifted fashion student Rosa Pietsch has just graduated with a 1st Class BA Honours degree in Fashion Design with Business Studies, at the University of…
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21.06.2010 - Luxury Blankets Have it All Wrapped Up
Decking out your marital home with gorgeous gifts is one of the treats that comes with wedded bliss. Gift lists are great fun to compile and mean guests…
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18.06.2010 - England Coffins For Diehard Fans
With the World Cup kicking off, it’s the ultimate resting place for the diehard England fan... a St George’s Cross coffin. Leeds textile firm…
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16.06.2010 - Hainsworth Acquires Northern Rubber Brand
The world’s leading manufacturer of snooker cloth, Hainsworth, has acquired the Northern Rubber brand and business from Icon Polymer for an undisclosed…
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28.04.2010 - Hainsworth Proud To Participate in SME Week
Hainsworth are very proud and honoured to have a slot in SME Week Breakfast Event, where Sales Director Adam Hainsworth has been asked to do…
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20.04.2010 - Right On Cue - The Table's Covered
Innovation and diversification have been the twin drivers enabling traditional Leeds-based woollen manufacturer Hainsworth to survive successive recessions…
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20.04.2010 - The old favourites are back
The old favourites are back – Princess of Wales Gold and Primrose now available in our Melton Collection
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09.04.2010 - Hainsworth Showcased At Harvey Nichols
Public awareness of one of the most remarkable, yet least known, of England’s traditional manufacturing hubs is set to be transformed through a…
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01.04.2010 - The Knowledge
The demand for high quality, luxurious fabrics is growing and interior designers are increasingly looking to combine visual and tactile beauty with exceptional…
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10.03.2010 - Fabric Strength
Regularly faced with life-threatening situations, fire-fighters naturally depend on a strong outer-shell fabric in their turnout gear. High tensile and…
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01.03.2010 - From The Sheeps Back To Harrods
Sweet Dreams Covered. The makers of the world’s most luxurious blanket – Hainsworth – is bringing its internationally renowned…
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26.02.2010 - Hainsworth Sponsor Partnership Category Of West Midlands Fire Service Aspire Awards.
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Hainsworth were very proud to sponsor the Partnership category of the West Midlands Fire Service Aspire awards. The evening was uplifting and inspiring…
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19.02.2010 - Hot Gossip - 2nd Flashovers
With 30 years fire-fighting experience and 7 years working as an Emergency Response Consultant I was confused and a bit amazed when I heard about second…
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17.02.2010 - Woollen Coffins on Royal Parade
A unique woollen coffin made in Yorkshire attracted royal attention at the official launch of the Wool Project – an international initiative designed…
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15.02.2010 - The Ultimate in Desirable Luxury Fabrics
The demand for high quality, luxurious fabrics is growing and interior designers are increasingly looking to combine visual and tactile beauty with exceptional…
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07.12.2009 - Hainsworth Coffins Launch in Europe
Following the phenomenal success from the UK and US launch, Hainsworth Coffins has expanded into Europe. In November 2009, Hainsworth Coffins exhibited…
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12.11.2009 - Hainsworth Coffins Launch in the US
Following the overwhelming response to launching the woollen coffins to the UK market, Hainsworth Coffins has gone global! Hainsworth Coffins…
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11.11.2009 - G20 Summit Chooses Hainsworth Baize
Hainsworth are proud to announce that the Hainsworth Baize was the chosen cloth for the conference tables at the G20 summit meeting of finance ministers…
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27.10.2009 - Hainsworth Fabric Inspires Another Budding Fashion Designer
Another budding fashion designer is seeing success with the help of Hainsworth fabric. Nicola Morgan, recently graduated from the University of Northumbria,…
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22.10.2009 - Hainsworth Woollen Fabric Inspires Students Final Pieces
Talented textile graduate Kelly Mcrobie has caused a stir with her stunning designs – and she has used Hainsworth woollen fabrics to create them.…
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07.10.2009 - Broadcloth - Have You Tried It Yet?
Hainsworth have introduced two new collections to their interior range. The Hainsworth Broadcloth is a luxuriously soft fabric with a beautiful face…
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29.09.2009 - New Blanket Photography Available
John Atkinson Blankets by Hainsworth would like to announce their fantastic new blanket photography is now available for you to use! We have a beautiful…
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24.09.2009 - New Riley Contract!
Hainsworth are very pleased to announce a continued 5 year contract with Riley clubs, who have over 160 clubs in the UK. The length of the deal is unprecedented…
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09.09.2009 - Leading The Way In Weaving For 225 Years
Article from the Telegraph and Argus, on Wednesday 9th September 2009.
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06.08.2009 - Hainsworth - A National Treasure
FROM THE WOOLSACK TO WOOLLEN COFFINS – 225 YEARS OF BRITISH MANUFACTURING AND STILL INNOVATING! In Tudor England, wool was a commodity that signified…
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05.08.2009 - Descendants In The Ascendancy
Financial Times article, August 2009
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27.07.2009 - Ewe won't believe it!
Press Release – August 2009 SAIF, Funeral Service Journal Cosy Coffins Following the NFE exhibition events have been hectic for Hainsworth and J…
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24.07.2009 - Carlisle Undertaker Offering Woollen Coffins For Funerals
An article from the Cumberland News, expressing the positive views of a Carlisle Undertaker on the new Hainsworth Coffins range, July 2009.…
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30.06.2009 - 225 Years and Still Innovating
WAY TO GO! WOOL COFFINS LAUNCHED Two British companies have got together to launch an innovative new product – woollen coffins. The…
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29.06.2009 - BCA Vegas 2009
The billiard congress of America's annual trade show in Las Vegas was held the end of June. Hainsworth was centre stage on Olhausen's stand at the show,…
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08.05.2009 - 225 years - A milestone for Hainsworth and the British textile industry; and a new age begun
With a new image, website and brochure you could ask why now, so here is the story. 2008 saw the completion of our 225th year of trading - an incredible…
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07.05.2009 - Leading Textile Manufacturer Benefits From Expert Advice
Innovation is woven into the very ‘fabric’ of Leeds-based Hainsworth, a global leader in textile manufacturing. The long established company…
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02.05.2009 - Working with the laundry sector for economic solutions
Phil Fortin has worked at Hainsworth Laundry Supplies for 18 years – and been Sales Manager for the last 10 of them. Phil started out as an Engineering…
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30.04.2009 - Hainsworth Snooker and Pool cloth - The perfect break
Hainsworth have finished their financial year with sales growth of 31%, 'this is a fantastic result, given market conditions', says Adam Hainsworth. ‘For…
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29.04.2009 - Partnership launches innovative wool and cotton coffins
Hainsworth have teamed up with the UK’s leading coffin manufacturer, JC Atkinson and Son, the result – wool and cotton coffins! These beautifully…
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24.04.2009 - Hainsworth invest more Dornier weaving machines
In April Hainsworth took delivery of another 2 new Dornier weaving machines, completing the final part of a £300,000 re-equipment of their weaving…
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21.04.2009 - Hainsworth Riley Cloth full of eastern promise
Hainsworth Riley cloth brand surges ahead with continued growth in sales in China. Over 100 million people watched Ding Junhui beat Liang Wenbo…
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16.04.2009 - New Melange rug runner product development
Hainsworth have recently supplied D and S Bamford with a new innovative product, a 2000gsm Melange Grey/Brown Rug Runner. The fabric will be used in National…
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10.04.2009 - Hainsworth, DuPont and Bristol Uniforms host PPE seminar
Hainsworth in conjunction with DuPont and Bristol Uniforms are hosting a PPE seminar at Notts Fire and Rescue Service HQ on 22-25 June where the main…
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02.04.2009 - Metropolitan Police contract retained
Hainsworth have retained the Met Police PSU tender with 1250 heavyweight TITAN through S Yaffy Ltd. This is for single layer riot suits and has been updated…
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30.03.2009 - Appointment of the Royal Warrant by Her Majesty the Queen
Hainsworth are pleased to announce the continuation of our Royal Warrant for a further five years. Hainsworth was awarded the Royal Warrant by Her…
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31.07.2010
Prince becomes Patron of Campaign for Wool
His Royal Highness (HRH) The Prince of Wales…
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Robbie Williams entertains friends and family at home on his American pool table which is covered in Hainsworth Elite Pro Powder Blue cloth.