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Ashford Traditional Spinning WheelFibrecrafts 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 Rolls of silk fabricSeptember 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.

Handmade Lokta paperEducation Supplies

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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