Our mission is to produce quality, well-designed equipment at affordable prices for the textile artist, while working in a socially and environmentally responsible way.•

We source natural raw materials. Our timber comes from a sustainably-managed Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) approved mill.

All our wool is sourced from local farmers who farm ethically and do not mulese the sheep.•

We use water-based lacquers in our finishing department.•

We only use what we need – we recycle, waste is minimised and energy conserved. We have been awarded a regional Clean Green Award.•

We care for our staff and offer good conditions, equal opportunities and professional development. Many of our thirty-five staff have been with us for more than ten years.•

We welcome feedback and dialogue with our customers.•

We foster and promote the textile arts in developing and developed nations. We work with aid agencies and offer The Elizabeth and Richard Ashford Textile Award.

And, of course, spinning, weaving, felting, knitting are all eco-friendly activities that reduce our dependence on non-renewable resources.