There is a growing movement among British shoppers to buy closer to home. Not out of sentiment alone, but out of a genuine belief that where something is made shapes what it is. The quality of the hands behind it, the standards applied to its production, the accountability that comes from manufacturing on home soil. At Katrina Hampton, this has never been a trend to follow. It has been the foundation of everything we do since 2004.
Every faux fur throw, every wool blanket, every cushion that leaves our care has been made in Britain, by skilled people who take genuine pride in their work. That is not a marketing claim. It is a commitment that runs through every decision we make.
What “Made in Britain” Really Means
The Made in Britain mark is not simply a label. It is a standard, a promise to the customer that a product has been designed, cut, sewn and finished on British soil, by British workers, under British employment and quality standards.
For shoppers, it offers something increasingly rare: transparency. You know where your product was made, under what conditions and by whom. At a time when global supply chains have become opaque and complex, that clarity carries real value. Research by the Made in Britain organisation consistently shows that the overwhelming majority of British consumers want to buy British, and that quality, ethics and trust are the primary reasons why.
At Katrina Hampton, we are proud to display the union flag on our products, confident that every item in our range lives up to what that mark represents.
Handcrafted in the North of England: Our Faux Fur Range
Our faux fur throws and faux fur cushions are hand cut, sewn and hand finished by a dedicated team of artisans in the North of England. These are not products that pass through automated lines. They are made by skilled machinists who understand the material they are working with, and who apply the same care to the hundredth piece as they did to the first.
Before a single cut is made, our fabric is quality checked for creases and blemishes. Once sewn, every finished piece is inspected again before packing. The result is a product that arrives at your door ready to impress, and built to last far beyond the first season.
This level of oversight is only possible because we manufacture locally. We can visit our makers at any stage of production, respond quickly to any issue, and maintain the kind of close working relationship that large-scale overseas manufacturing simply does not allow.
Browse our full range of British-made faux fur throws and accessories.
Wool Woven in Lancashire, Yorkshire and the Scottish Highlands
Our wool products tell a different but equally considered story of British craft. Our Shetland wool blankets are woven at mills in Lancashire and Yorkshire, where the tradition of wool weaving stretches back centuries and the expertise is woven into the fabric of the region itself. Our new merino lambswool throws are woven on traditional looms in the Highlands of Scotland, where the craft of working with fine natural fibres has been refined across generations.
Each of these locations brings something specific and irreplaceable to the finished product. The heritage of the mills, the knowledge of the weavers, the understanding of how wool behaves under tension and heat. These are not skills that can be replicated overnight, and they are not skills we take for granted.
Why We Choose British Manufacturing Over Mass Production
It would be simpler, and in the short term cheaper, to manufacture overseas. Many brands in the soft furnishings market do exactly that. We have chosen not to, and the reasons go beyond pride.
British manufacturing gives us control. Control over quality at every stage, from the inspection of raw fabric to the finishing and packing of the final product. It gives us speed, with the ability to make to order, respond to demand and turn around samples in a matter of weeks rather than months. And it gives us a relationship with our makers that is built on trust and continuity, not on the lowest price per unit.
Local manufacturing also reduces our carbon footprint in a meaningful way. Shorter supply chains mean fewer air miles, less packaging in transit and a smaller environmental impact overall. For a brand that cares about how its products are made, that matters.
The Difference You Can See and Feel
The proof, ultimately, is in the product. Pick up one of our faux fur throws and you will notice the weight and density of the pile, the neatness of the finish, the way the faux suede backing sits without pulling or puckering. Run your hand across one of our Shetland wool cushions and you will feel the difference that quality yarn, properly woven, makes against the skin.
These are not accidents of design. They are the result of skilled hands, careful inspection and a manufacturing process that prioritises getting it right over getting it done quickly.
Supporting British Makers Since 2004
Katrina Hampton was founded in 2004 with a clear intention: to create luxury soft furnishings that are genuinely made in Britain, by people who care about what they make. More than twenty years on, that intention has not changed.
We are proud to support small UK manufacturing businesses at every level of our supply chain. When you buy a Katrina Hampton product, you are not simply buying a throw or a cushion. You are supporting the machinists in the North of England who cut and sewed it, the mill workers in Yorkshire or the Highlands who wove the wool, and a supply chain that keeps skilled work on British soil.
That is something we believe is worth paying attention to, and worth supporting.
Shop Luxury Soft Furnishings Made in Britain
Every product in the Katrina Hampton range is proudly made in Britain, designed to bring lasting quality and considered style to your home.
Explore our full collection: faux fur throws, merino lambswool throws, Shetland wool blankets, cushions and accessories – all at katrinahampton.co.uk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Made in Britain actually mean for a product?
The Made in Britain mark means that a product has been designed, cut, sewn and finished on British soil, by British workers, under British employment and quality standards. It is an independently verified standard, not a self-applied label. For soft furnishings like throws and cushions, it means the fabric has been inspected before cutting, the product has been made by skilled machinists and inspected again before packing. At Katrina Hampton, every product in the range has been made in Britain since the brand was founded in 2004.
Why should I buy British-made soft furnishings?
Buying British-made soft furnishings gives you transparency about where and how your product was made, and by whom. It supports skilled workers and small manufacturing businesses in the UK, reduces the carbon footprint associated with long international supply chains, and in most cases delivers a higher standard of quality control than large-scale overseas production allows. A British-made throw or cushion is also easier to query, return or replace if something is not right, because the maker is accountable and accessible in a way that overseas suppliers rarely are.
Are British-made throws better quality than imported ones?
British-made throws from quality producers are generally made to a higher and more consistent standard than mass-produced imported alternatives, for a specific reason: smaller-batch, locally managed production allows for inspection and oversight at every stage. At Katrina Hampton, fabric is quality-checked for creases and blemishes before cutting, and every finished piece is inspected again before packing. This level of oversight is only possible when manufacturing is local. It is not something that large-scale overseas production typically replicates.
Where are Katrina Hampton products made?
All Katrina Hampton products are made in Britain. Faux fur throws and cushions are hand cut, sewn and hand finished by skilled machinists in the North of England. Shetland wool blankets are woven at mills in Lancashire and Yorkshire. Merino lambswool throws are woven on traditional looms in the Highlands of Scotland. Every product in the range carries the Made in Britain mark.