As a family-owned, independent group, we believe that quality comes from experience, dedication, and people. Our fabrics are the result of heritage craftsmanship passed down through time, combined with the creativity and expertise of today’s skilled professionals.
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A WEAVING HERITAGE FROM 1871. A FUTURE SHAPED BY DESIGN.
The Ashfield Mill Group brings together a collection of specialist brands, each with its own character and expertise. While every brand serves a different audience – from interior designers and upholsterers to lifestyle retailers and manufacturers, they are united by the same values of quality, sustainability, and craft.
This structure allows us to share knowledge, strengthen skills, and continue weaving fabrics that are trusted across the UK and internationally. Whether you’re sourcing fabric for interiors, looking for timeless home accessories, or partnering with us in specialist manufacturing, our brands connect you to the best of British textiles.
Our roots lie in Burnley, in the North of England, once the beating heart of the UK’s textile industry. For generations, our family and community have been part of that tradition. With more than 150 years of accumulated knowledge, we continue to design, weave, and manufacture fabrics here, keeping alive the skills, pride, and ingenuity that define British textiles.
OUR WEAVING MILL
At the centre of it all is John Spencer Textiles, our weaving mill in Burnley. Here, heritage skills are kept alive by a highly skilled team, producing fabrics for our own brands as well as for leading names around the world. The mill is more than a place of production, it is the foundation of our group, where traditional craftsmanship meets modern innovation, ensuring that weaving continues to thrive in the town where it began.
OUR BRANDS
Our brands are the outward expression of what we stand for. Each one brings its own character and focus, but together they share the same values of quality, sustainability, and craft. Through them, we connect with different audiences while staying true to our textile roots.
Founded on a passion for honest design and uncompromising quality, Ian Mankin is known for its timeless fabrics and understated style. With a reputation for stripes, checks, and natural textures, the brand combines contemporary design with traditional British weaving, creating collections that are both beautiful and enduring.
Born from a spirit of creativity and collaboration, Northern Woven brings a fresh perspective to fabric and accessory design. Blending texture, colour, and innovation, the brand offers distinctive products for modern living while staying grounded in the craftsmanship and heritage of Northern England.
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