Following on from this, founder Chris Hewitt is now also developing a recycled cotton and wool selvedge denim and working on his new brand, Somebody’s Denim, due to launch in time for spring-summer 2022.

The idea of bringing denim and jeans manufacturing back to the UK is also one that appeals to David Hieatt, co-founder of Welsh jeansmaker and brand Hiut.

We assess the likelihood of a UK comeback in our feature article, From deckchairs to denim, in the features section of the website.

 

Image: Hewitt Heritage Fabrics’ denim is woven on 1950s Northrop looms. 

Image credit: Hewitt Heritage Fabrics’