Scouring
Three methods, one purpose – preparing cloth to perform at its best
Every fabric starts the same way: clean
Scouring removes the oils, dirt and processing residues left in cloth before finishing can begin – and how it’s done shapes everything that follows. We use three distinct scouring methods, chosen according to fibre and finish: a traditional wooden Dolly Scourer, still in daily use for the finest woollens because nothing else does the job as well; a Jet Scour for efficient, high-volume processing; and an environmentally considered Aqueous Scour, developed using our own design and engineering expertise. Investing in the right machinery for the right fabric has paid dividends for over a century.
Designed for cleanliness, care and consistency.
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Dolly Scouring
A traditional wooden scourer, kept in service for fine woollens because its gentle action can’t be replicated by newer machinery.
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Jet Scouring
A high-efficiency system built for consistent results at volume, without compromising fabric quality.
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Aqueous Scouring
An environmentally considered process, developed in-house rather than bought off the shelf.
We believe in getting the best results – whether that is old traditional methods or new technology.
Some of our scouring machinery is decades old and shows no sign of retiring. Alongside it sit processes we’ve engineered ourselves, built because the right solution for a particular fibre simply didn’t exist anywhere else. That’s the balance we work to on every batch: old where old still wins, new where new adds something real.
Our Other Finishing Processes
Our finishing processes allow each textile to relax to its natural width, ensuring optimal hang and fold
