Part 1 - Clapdale Wool: Making jumpers from our local Yorkshire sheep
Using 100% British Wool yarn and tweed has been an important part of our business since we began 35 years ago and we’re proud to manufacture all ou...
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Glencroft launches unique Yorkshire Dales wool project with local farmers
Countrywear clothing brand Glencroft is to launch a traceable ‘Farm to Yarn’ Dales wool collection in 2022, following a grant from the Yorkshire Da...
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Glencroft scarf raises £1,100 to support Yorkshire Dales Three Peaks Project
Following the launch of our limited edition Three Peaks lambswool scarf (now sold out!), we are pleased to let you know that we have been able to d...
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How to shop sustainably for leather and sheepskin products
Now, more than ever, people want to shop as ethically and sustainably as they can, but it’s not always easy to achieve. This is particularly true w...
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Why the drop in British Wool prices is not good for jumpers
An article published today on the BBC website reports on the drop in British Wool prices in recent months to the point where it is not even worth t...
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Why we plan to make our next decade in business our most ethical yet
At the British Wool depot, Bradford, Yorkshire As a producer of clothing using natural locally produced fibres such as 100% British wool, Harris Tw...
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Replacing plastic mailing sacks with paper ones
Here at Glencroft we’re trying to reduce the amount of plastic we use across our business. With most of our products made from 100% natural and bio...
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9 things we did in 2019
It’s early January and while we’re excited about what 2020 will bring, it’s also satisfying to look back on everything we achieved in 2019. We had ...
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Why we’re supporting Wool Week 2019
Today marks the launch of UK Wool Week – a two-week celebration of nature’s finest product: wool. This celebration of wool is spearheaded by Campa...
