Looking back on 25 years of Interweave Textiles

Back in 1999, the third book in the Harry Potter series was published, the Matrix was released, and Batley-based company “Webster Weave” was purchased by John Horsfall & Sons Ltd, which we now know as… Interweave Textiles. It has been a wonderful 25 years of growth, innovation, and teamwork to make Interweave the success it is today.

Look back fondly with us on the last 25 years at Interweave…

 

Our milestones

We have experienced many significant milestones in our 25 years, from exciting product launches, to amazing acquisitions. Take a look at some of our most notable milestones of the past 25 years.

2004 – Re-named Webster Weave to Interweave Textiles and moved to a new location, Elland – West Yorkshire.

2006 – The Interfaith gown was developed with TrusTECH. As reported in the Evening Standard!

2012 – Started selling products on the NHS Supply Chain.

2014 – Introduction of slipper socks to the product catalogue.

2018 – Launched our ecommerce website.

2019 – We launched premium brand scrub division – Kara.

2021 – Merged with new acquisition – Orvecare.

2023 – Launched the THERMARMOUR brand.

2024 – Celebrated 25 years of Interweave!

 

How have things changed in 25 years?

As you might expect, much has changed in a quarter of century! Our team, product range, and expertise have all expanded over the years. We have experienced strong growth in various areas by continuously improving our customer service, increasing our product portfolio and widening our routes to market.

We are very proud to help you care, and hope to be delivering the same high level of service for many years to come. Take a look at some changes we have made over the years.

Location, location, location!

In 2004, Interweave moved to Elland in West Yorkshire. Then, in late 2017 – to accommodate our growth, the Interweave office and Head office each moved into new premises. The Interweave team moved offices to Interweave House, a larger premises close to our Elland warehouse. Head office moved to a stunning location in Huddersfield. Today, the Interweave office and warehouse are just a mile away from one another.

Logistics

As part of our continued growth, we have undertaken many projects to improve our operations and warehouse facilities. In 2018, we underwent a significant warehouse redevelopment project to improve the efficiency and accuracy of our logistics. This transformation was key in helping us support the NHS with scrubs and healthcare textiles during the pandemic.

In 2021, we acquired  a new manufacturing company in Hull called Orvec. Welcoming the core team members into the group has helped us grow as a business, bringing new skills and ways of working. Today, this facility produces the THERMARMOUR products! To develop our logistics even further, we launched a barcode scanning system in 2023, this system ensures orders are picked more accurately and efficiently.

Expanding the team

As part of our growth and expansion, new team members, and whole new roles have been created to best serve our customers. In the last 25 years, we have seen an expanded office and warehouse team, an acquisition, and new departments. For example, in 2018, we launched our ecommerce site, adding a digital team to the office to manage our online presence.

A special shout out to a few team members who have been here through it all! We want to thank them for 25 wonderful years of hard work and laughs. These team members are also celebrating 25 years of Interweave:

Heather Knowles – Accounts Manager.

Tim Meadows – Customer Services Manager.

Gavin Scott – Sales Manager.

Damian Roberts – Warehouse Manager.

 

Let’s take a look back

We have enjoyed many memorable moments over the years, from parties to achievements, making new friends to developing new brands. Take a look at a few photos from the past 25 years.

 

 

We want to give a big thank you to the entire team – past and present,  for providing the hard work, dedication, and positive attitude that has helped us grow and develop into the company we are today, all while enjoying the journey there.

Furthermore, we want to thank our wonderful customers that are a pleasure to work with. We truly value the relationships we have developed with various individuals, companies and Trusts in our 25 years.

We hope the next 25 years will be just as prosperous and enjoyable. From everyone at Interweave… Here is to the next 25!