How to do your bit to shop more sustainably
The fashion industry is responsible for 2.1 billion tonnes of CO2 emissions each yeari with 87% of the fibre used for clothing ending up in landfil...
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Part 2 - Clapdale Wool: Scouring, the cleaning process
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 nominated for Yorkshire Choice Award - Vote for us!
We’ve been nominated for INDEPENDENT BUSINESS OF THE YEAR in the Yorkshire Choice Awards 2022! The Yorkshire Choice Awards are searching for the be...
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Wool vs Cashmere - What is the difference?
If you’re looking at investing in new knitwear or scarves, it can be confusing to find both wool and cashmere without much explanation between them...
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How can UK fashion retailers plan for Brexit changes in the year ahead?
The UK has been out of the European Union for almost a year now. How have brands and retailers coped, and are there any prospects for improvement i...
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A jumper is for life, not just for Christmas
The gift that keeps on giving A stylish jumper is always a welcome Christmas present, but a high quality wool one will last for years to come; lon...
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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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It's Black Sheep Friday!
You may have noticed, this Black Friday, that we aren’t slashing our prices or implementing discount deals to encourage you to part with your money...
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What makes the flat cap iconic?
Introducing the iconic flat cap The flat cap is synonymous with style and heritage, with origins dating back to the 16th century. Iconic for centur...
