Based in the Scottish Borders, Eribé Knitwear Design has been selected for this award because they demonstrate export excellence in the category of Ethical Fashion.

Since the company was started, Eribé Knitwear Design has been committed to high standards of fair, honest, considerate ways of working.

From their studio in Galashiels, Eribé Knitwear Design has established customers worldwide - in Japan, Europe and the U.S.A. Rosemary Eribé, owner, says: “This award is new recognition for the way I have always done business.  This means that I work directly with the knitters in local factories and their homes to create beautiful knitwear to a high standard. In particular, my Ecology collection demonstrates how my unique garments are grown, spun and knitted in Scotland.” 

ERIBÉ Knitwear Design
Bylands, 2 Manse Street
Galashiels, TD1 1NE
Tel: 01896 755540
enquiries@eribe.co.uk
Rosemary Eribe or Shona Forrester

Supplementary Information about ERIBÉ KNITWEAR DESIGN,  2008

Set in the heart of the Scottish Lowlands, ERIBÉ Knitwear Design established themselves in 1986 as knitwear design and manufacture specialist in the world of fashion.  Fronted by Rosemary Eribé, this harmonious, hardworking and loyal team have built up a valued customer following. From early beginnings, ethical fashion was set as standard: establishing untreated Scottish spun wool in natural colours and knitted in Scotland (since 1994)

Collections:

Vintage Glamour – Handknitted premium cashmere garments and accessories, inspired by the film icons of the 1940’ and 50’s. Knitted by our talented 100 hand-knitters who are very much part of our “family”.

Scottish Exotic – Contemporary fairisle patterns in authentic Scottish Shetland, lined with liberty print cotton, also cables and textures inspired from the Scottish Islands, knitted into modern garments and accessories.

Fairytale – Gossamer feather light fine shawls and sumptuously soft pure angora. A little bit of whimsical fun and fantasy to lighten our serious world.

Ecology – 100% pure Scottish undyed knitwear; from sheep to garment, grown, spun and knitted in Scotland. We developed this yarn 14 years ago when it became clear that nearly all raw materials that we use in Scotland come from either Australia or China. These garments become favourites among wearers who “live in them” for comfort and warmth.

Customers include:

Retailers: Mitsukoshi Department stores, Takashimaya Department stores, Hankyu Department stores, Beams, Shiseido, United Arrows, Saks Fifth Ave. Liberty in London.

Catalogues: Manufactum, Plumo, Nauticalia.

Designers: Paul Smith, Margaret Howell, Gieves & Hawkes

In 2007 we undertook market research to help us focus on strengthening our brand and brand position as a result we received some very complementary quotes. For further information please contact Rosemary.