West Yorkshire Spinners Yarn

Situated in the original home of the British Worsted Spinning industry, West Yorkshire Spinners combine state-of-the-art technology with generations of expertise and unrivalled know-how to produce British hand knitting yarns. When the company was founded in 1997, research highlighted that natural fibres were falling out of favour, giving way to synthetic, man-made alternatives. By harnessing the region's rich history of textile manufacturing, the company saw a gap in the market for more natural and sustainable yarn products. 

West Yorkshire Spinners has since built a strong reputation for high-quality yarns. By 2012, launched its own yarn – Fleece 100% Bluefaced Leicester – to help champion British wool and its fascinating heritage.

The family-run business sources all its own wool which is then produced into knitting yarn in its factory based in West Yorkshire. This reduces the carbon footprint of West Yorkshire Spinners yarn and enables them to create amazing yarns at low cost. Their prices reflect these factors passing on the savings to customers.

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Animal and environment friendly

West Yorkshire Spinners prides itself on providing a complete and fully transparent story for people who want to craft with the highest-quality fiber. Through the British Wool licensing scheme, the company is assured of responsibly sourced fleece, from the field to its mill. The company is also proud supporters of the Campaign For Wool, which raises awareness about the benefits of wool for people and the environment.

From carding and combing to spinning and dyeing, the majority of West Yorkshire Spinners' processes are done within a 32km radius of its in-house facilities in Keighley, Yorkshire. This substantially reduces the company's carbon footprint and guarantees customers can craft with a clean conscience. West Yorkshire Spinners is also works with Falkland Islands farmers and sustainable businesses, such as Jamieson & Smith, to source the fibers for its wool collections.