Alex Begg & Company

Alex Begg and Co are high end weavers of scarves and throws. Production includes both dobby and jaquard weaving for the fashion and interior markets.

Verified by Make Works Scotland September 2013

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Type	Fabricator
Industry	Textiles
Employees	98
Location	Ayr, Ayrshire

Production Specifics

Warping, weaving and finishing capacity in-house. For Dobby weave, the maximum width is 220cm; for Jacquard weave, the maximum width 150cm. Minimum sample runs are equivalent to 10 metres of fabric. The company work with clients on a partnership basis or on one off exclusive projects - ranging from global brands to independent fashion / interior designers, retail stores and architects. No previous knowledge is required, but sketches and a budget are advised.

Turnaround Time	8-12 Weeks
Starting Cost	£2500-£5000
Production Access	By appointment
File Types	pdf, jpeg, tiff

Materials

Angora Cashmere Cashmere / Silk Fine Merino Wools

Processes

Embroidery Fabric Embellishments Weaving Warping Dobby Loom Weaving Jacquard Loom Weaving

Machines

Dobby Loom Jacquard Loom

Works With

Large Businesses

Small Companies

Professionals

General Public

Students

Capacity

Bespoke 1-offs

Samples

Prototypes

Short Run

Medium Run

Large Run

Video: Make Works visits Alex Begg in Ayr

Company History

Alex Begg has over 150 years history weaving fabrics. Originating in Paisley, the company was set up to take advantage of the huge demand for Scottish textiles from both UK and Eastern markets.

Client List

Brooks Brothers

Damien Hirst

Drakes of London

Fox Linton

Mulberry

Princess Yachts

Ralph Lauren

Vivienne Westwood

Contact Alex Begg & Company

Contact	Sharon Young Marketing
Email	sharonyoung@beggscotland.com
Phone	+44 (0) 1292 267615
Website	beggandcompany.com
Map	View on Google Maps
Address	17 Viewfield Road, Ayr, Scotland, KA88HJ
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