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April 22, 2021 7:28 am

Sustainability Focus

Today is Earth Day 2021. A timely reminder that we only have one planet and it is up to us to look after it. Here at Concept Hand Tufting we are constantly working to improve our environmental credentials. We are striving to only use natural and sustainable materials, such as wool, silk, bamboo, linen and jute. Rugs are produced with cotton and natural latex backing and, as everything is made to order and most products are made to exact size and shape, there is minimal wastage. When it comes to packaging we keep it to a minimum. We also use cardboard and wood, wherever possible, so that it can be more easily recycled or biodegrade. We believe that you don't have to compromise on design, style or luxury by choosing a sustainable option. And, as always, are happy to dedicate our time and services to finding the best solution for your project, meeting both aesthetic and green credentials. Below are some examples of beautiful, sustainable choices though, of course, the possibilities are endless when it comes to bespoke rugs. We'd like to see a shift towards everyone making more informed choices about the materials they use in their homes so…

November 13, 2020 11:33 am

Decorex Virtual 2020 We are delighted to be taking part in Decorex Virtual 2020 & excited to share our bespoke products and service process through the virtual platform. In such uncertain times, it is fantastic to see the innovation required to make these events go ahead. We look forward to connecting with lots of new and familiar faces! Find us here

October 19, 2020 3:33 pm

Planning for the future

We’re very excited to announce the arrival of a new recruit to Concept Hand Tufting. Charles’ daughter, Ellie Lean, has joined us this week, initially as Sales and Marketing Director, but with the long term goal of taking over running the business. Those of you who have worked with us for over 10 years will remember that Ellie (then Ellie Lawton) worked at Concept Hand Tufting in sales for 3 years in the late 2000s. Since then she has worked as an Account Manager in a PR agency and, for the last 7 years, has been running an independent bakery with her husband, Matt. Managing Director, Charles said, “Despite the unique and challenging times that 2020 have brought, we are as busy as ever at Concept and we’re thrilled to be able to start planning for the succession of the business. We have no doubt that, under the new management, Concept will continue to grow and thrive for many years to come.” As a fifth generation textile business director, Ellie is excited to be back in the world of carpets. “My great-great grandfather opened a yarn-spinning business with his son Frank in Huddersfield in 1902. Fred Lawton & Son Ltd…

October 14, 2020 9:12 am

Concept Hand Tufting Covid-secure working policy

The safety of our customers and staff is our top priority and we have worked hard to ensure that we can continue providing the service our customers expect in a safe way. Below are some of the ways we are keeping you safe: 1. We have carried out a thorough risk assessment of our own workplace and put the appropriate cleaning, distancing and hygiene procedures in place. 2. Wherever possible we will try to conduct our business with you electronically either via email and file sharing, or using video conferencing, or over the telephone. 3. Where we need to meet with you to share samples, choose colours, for measuring or for installation, we will do the following: 1. If any of our team experience any signs of Covid 19 they will immediately cancel the meeting. We ask that you do the same if you or anyone you are in contact with show signs of the virus. 2. Wherever possible, we will travel to appointments using private vehicles to remove the risks associated with public transport. 3. We will wear face visors and carry hand sanitiser with us when we attend your premises. In addition to this, we will follow any…

May 28, 2020 10:06 am

Virtual Design Consulations

Design studio visits, face to face creative thinking and working with such an array of design styles and projects is our passion. This way of working, as for many, has been set aside to make way for the new normal. We have been working successfully with a number of design professionals here in the UK and overseas throughout this global crisis. Adopting new ways to communicate creatively and efficiently, we are now offering virtual design meetings to discuss your ongoing projects, new enquiries or to view our latest house collection. From taking a design brief, consulting on colours with fabric and finish samples, to producing a considered rug story presentation for digital issue. With our in-house design team, wealth of knowledge and interior design experience we are well placed to advise on design options to work in harmony with your creative vision. Our keen eye for colour, superior quality artwork and fine sampling result in some truly spectacular results.

October 8, 2018 11:08 am

Hand Tufting

A lot of our clients aren’t fully aware of what hand tufting means so we thought we would explain! Hand tufting is the process of tufting the yarn through the carpet or rug backing. Firstly our pure cotton carpet canvas is measured and then the design is either screen printed or digitally printed on to this like a piece of artwork. The benefit of the modern printed version is both accuracy and complexity. Each area of the design is individually hand tufted using a small hand held gun which shoots the yarn through from the back to the front of the rug or carpet. This is an extremely lengthy process as each colour or fibre is tufted separately. Our talented production teams have to be steady handed and exceptionally precise down to a fraction of a millimetre. It can take years of experience to become a high grade hand tufter. Once the entire design has been hand tufted, the unfinished piece is laid out and then a natural latex is applied to the reverse of the piece. This locks each yarn into canvas to create a stable surface. The carpet is then sheared or carved by hand if required and…

November 7, 2018 4:55 pm

New Leather Yarn

We are really excited to introduce a collection of leather yarn into our portfolio. Adding a fabulous loop pile texture and contrast to our other plant and animal based yarns. Although not fully customisable, the leather is available in over 80 shades including a superb range of metallic finishes. Lead times maybe slightly longer than usual due to the nature of the product. If you wish to explore this very new Concept, please contact the studio to discuss in more detail.

September 14, 2017 8:40 am

Lawton Yarns

We were thrilled and honoured that Lawton Yarns asked Concept’s company director Charles to open their new showroom last month. Charles Lawton at the Grand Opening The showroom, a space designed and curated by Joanna Ramsden, has been created to promote the natural benefits of wool and celebrate the heritage behind Lawton Yarns. It is a space dedicated to educating visitors about the spinning process and the benefits of woollen yarn for flooring, with an aim to inspire, inform and celebrate the capabilities of wool. Images of the new Showroom space Concept have close links with Lawton Yarns; our director Charles Lawton is the great grandson of the founder of Lawton Yarns and ran the business for many years himself before starting Concept Hand Tufting in 1994. Lawton Yarns continues to be a world leader in the spinning industry, and we couldn’t be prouder to have such an intertwined history with the company. Charles and his father Colin To read the full story please follow this link:-http://www.lawton-yarns.com/innovation/new-showroom-promote-wool-carpet-industry/ To read more about the history of Lawton Yarns follow this link:- http://www.lawton-yarns.com/collaboration/life-yarn-spinner-adapting-changing-world/

October 4, 2016 11:00 am

Cleaning

Today we are going to talk about cleaning carpets, not the most glamorous subject but something we often get asked about. There are various options and techniques depending on which fibre your carpet is made from. We now have the option to add Stain Resist to the yarn during the dyeing process. This is the most effective way of protecting bamboo and silk in particular as it coats the outside of the yarn and therefore completely protects the yarn, unlike spray systems which are added after the carpet is produced and effectively only cover the surface of the the carpet with little penetration down the yarn tufts towards the backing. The Stain Resist system prevents spillages from entering the yarn as it is coated with a polymer coating. The end-user therefor has time to blot up the spillage and remove it entirely. Of course this should be done as soon as possible after the spillage, as over time, the liquid will find it’s way down the outside of the yarn to the the base of the carpet where it is much more difficult to lift out and may eventually stain the backing. This process does not effect the look or…

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