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 Fibrecrafts
and George Weil bring together two long-standing businesses which have
supplied textile craftsmen for many years. Fibrecrafts opened for business
in 1982 (you see
how the catalogue evolved), supplying hand spinners, weavers
and dyers, and has since extended to support felt makers, knitters and
paper makers.
George Weil & Sons Ltd was formed in 1891 to supply silk fabrics
and now operates as the trade arm for wholesalers. Click
here to learn more and how to apply for an account.
The businesses merged in May 1999 to provide a full range of products
to textile artists and in December 2002 acquired the business of Suasion
Ltd, the European agent for Jacquard products made by the US manufacturer
Rupert, Gibbon & Spider. Papershed, the latest acquisition in  September
2004, brings a wealth of ready made papers, fibres, pulp and papermaking
equipment.
Fibrecrafts now offers equipment and materials for most textile craft
techniques including silk painting supplies, dyes and mordants, batik
equipment, handmade papers, silk and cotton fabrics, fibres, spinning
and feltmaking equipment, yarns and weaving equipment. An extensive range
of textile related books, magazines and DVDs are also offered.
These products are sourced from all over the world and selected to provide
choice, quality and value.
The decision to enter the world of ecommerce was not taken lightly and
there were concerns that personal contact with customers would be lost.
This is not the intention, the phone will continue to be answered week
days between 9 am and 5 pm and the annual
catalogue will continue to be published and sent free of charge to existing
customers. The small competent team
at Fibrecrafts are determined to continue providing a fast, efficient
service.
The showroom will remain an open house on week days between 10 am and
4 pm. Most of the equipment is on display as are the fibres, papers, yarns,
paints and dyes. Visitors are welcome and a browse through the book shelves
is recommend.
Fibrecrafts can supply materials and equipment to schools and colleges online
or by telephone order. There is a 20% discount available on all items (excluding
books and magazines) up to an individual value of £900.00, with a
minimum order value of £200.00 on each order.
The offer is open to all bona-fide educational bodies, please see more
about Education
Account, Terms & Conditions.
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