Schofield Textile Dyers and Finishers
Specialists in preparing textiles for end use, mainly scouring and drying, pressing and setting.
Verified by Make Works Scotland October 2013
Type | Fabricator |
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Industry | Textiles |
Employees | 35 |
Location | Galashiels, Scottish Borders |
Production Specifics
Typical clients range from large corporations to small designers with a couple of pieces per year. Specific finishes can be produced for clients if required. Currently a wide range of processes exist, such as fringing, knotting and darning up to 2.5 metres wide and drying up to 3.5 metres wide. Teazle raising and rippling is also available for cashmere and mohair. Specific finishes: Flameproofing to test standards (Zirpro), Teflon, Fluorocarbon, Resin treatments, softeners, anti-pill and anti-microbial treatments, High temperature decatising, Rotary pressing. In addition clients can have fabric (wool, cashmere, mohair, cotton) piece-dyed or bleached to specific colours. There is a laboratory dyeing facility for colour matching and testing. Full examination is completed to specified standard, rolling in full and half width, bailing, packing and despatch.
Turnaround Time | 10 days |
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Starting Cost | £100 |
Production Access | By appointment |
File Types | N/A |
Materials
Wool Cashmere Cotton Linen Viscose Mohair Woven FabricProcesses
Drying Wool Washing Finishing Scouring Pressing Setting Show moreMachines
Yarn Dyeing MachinesWorks With
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Video: Make Works visit Schofield Dyers & Finishers
Company History
Schofield Dyers & Finishers was founded in 1958 as a specialist commission finishing facility to service the thriving tweed business of the local weaving mills. They now process a wide range of fabrics in addition to wool, including cashmere and mohair. We are also able to offer certified organic finishing and dyeing.
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Contact Schofield Textile Dyers and Finishers

Contact | Douglas Ormiston General Manager |
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douglas.ormiston@schofield-df.co.uk | |
Phone | 01896754848 | Website | schofield-df.co.uk |
Map | View on Google Maps |
Address | Huddersfield Street, Galashiels, TD1 3AY |
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