Batley Rag & Fibre

Traditional rag processing business in the heart of the Heavy Woollen District. Specialist in fibre extraction and grading.

Bingley Textile Workshop

Shared textile workspace offering looms, sewing machines, and screen printing. We also sell surplus donated materials.

Bradford Textile Academy

Training academy teaching textile skills to young people. We use donated materials for our courses.

Brighouse Fabric Supplies

High street fabric shop clearing end-of-season stock. Quality dressmaking and furnishing fabrics.

Calder Vale Textiles

Artist-run textile studio in the Calder Valley. We create, repair, and upcycle textiles.

Castleford Community Textiles

Community group running textile repair cafes and clothing swaps across the Five Towns area.

Colne Valley Weavers

Small weaving studio producing bespoke fabrics. We have regular offcuts and end-of-run pieces available.

Edinburgh Textile Collective

Elland Fibres

Fibre processing and non-woven fabric manufacturer using recycled textile inputs.

Filey Fabric Exchange

We are a small shop in filey

Heckmondwike Yarns

Carpet and rug yarn specialists with surplus and end-of-line yarns available at reduced prices.

Hemsworth Textile Aid

Charity providing clothing and bedding to vulnerable people in the former coalfield communities.

Ilkley Craft Fabrics

Craft fabric shop with regular surplus stock. Specialising in Liberty, Japanese, and designer fabrics.

Leeds Denim Co

Small-batch denim brand making jeans in Leeds. Regular offcuts and seconds available.

Leicester Garment Recyclers

Lister Mills Materials

Located in the iconic Lister Mills. We supply surplus fashion fabrics from local manufacturers and importers.

Manchester Maker Space

Midlands Denim Co

Mirfield Textile Services

Textile cleaning and reprocessing. We professionally launder and repair textiles for reuse.

Morley Rag Merchants

Third-generation rag merchant. We buy, sort, and redistribute post-consumer textiles for reuse and recycling.

Normanton Fibre Co

Industrial fibre supplier converting textile waste into technical fibres for automotive and construction sectors.

Ossett Waste Textiles

Commercial textile waste collection and processing. We serve manufacturers across Yorkshire.

Otley Green Textiles

Eco-friendly textile studio specialising in natural dyes and organic fabrics.

Pennine Fibres

Small-batch fibre processor turning textile waste into usable fibre for craft makers and small mills.

Pontefract Textile Collective

Volunteer-run charity providing affordable clothing and craft materials to the local community.

Pudsey Upholstery Recycling

Furniture reupholstery workshop. We salvage fabric from old furniture and have regular supplies of upholstery-grade materials.

Saltaire Textiles

Independent fabric shop and workshop space near Salts Mill. We sell deadstock fabrics and run sewing classes.

Shoddy & Mungo Ltd

Specialists in reclaimed wool fibre since 1972. We process post-consumer woollen textiles into shoddy and mungo fibre for reuse in insulation, upholstery padding, and low-grade yarn.

Sowerby Bridge Mills

Historic mill building hosting textile and craft businesses. We coordinate surplus material distribution.

Spen Valley Textiles

Blanket and throw manufacturer with surplus production materials available.

TCoE

Test Add

Textile Centre of Excellence

Textile sorting and grading facility. We process post-consumer clothing collections for reuse and recycling markets.

Wakefield Fabric Exchange

Community fabric exchange and sewing hub. Donate or swap fabrics, attend workshops, or find materials for your next project.

West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Our work is led by the Combined Authority, chaired by our Mayor, and supported by the thematic committees of the Combined Authority which focus on achieving our corporate objectives. Membership of the Combined Authority is made up of the Mayor and democratically elected councillors from our West Yorkshire partner councils of Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield, and a non-voting member representing the City of York Council. The Mayor’s Business Board brings together local business and community leaders with expertise across multiple sectors, including manufacturing, professional services, and the arts to champion the regional economy.

Wetherby Vintage Textiles

Vintage textile dealer specialising in mid-century fabrics, haberdashery, and patterns.

Wool City Traders

Wholesale fabric traders based in Bradford. We buy and sell deadstock fabrics, end-of-line rolls, and surplus materials from manufacturers.

Yorkshire Wool Merchants