Celtic Tweed Competitors

Alexander McQueen is a British luxury fashion house founded by Lee Alexander McQueen in 1992. In 2001, the house joined the Kering Group and, since December 2023, is under the creative direction of Seán McGirr. Alexander McQueen is distinctive for an expression of individuality, subversive strength and raw power. With a design studio and atelier based in London, the house is known for uncompromising quality and creative vision.

We are a family-owned textile service company with a business model anchored in circular economy principles. Our customers in diverse industries focus on their core business while we take care of their textile needs with our carefree solutions. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, our global reach spans 24 countries across Europe and Asia. Our services range from workwear and cleanroom textiles, mats, industrial wipers, and washroom products to textiles for hotels, restaurants, and healthcare. The comprehensive service includes textile supply, washing and maintenance, and end-of-life recycling. Sustainability is the cornerstone of our operations. Our decisions are guided by our purpose of caring for people and our planet. An essential part of our business is avoiding overproduction and minimising the use of natural resources. With our experience of over 175 years, we reflect on a legacy of innovation, resilience, and sustainable practices. We remain dedicated to exceeding customer expectations with circular and forward-thinking solutions.

Johnstons of Elgin has over two hundred years of tradition and experience in textile manufacturing. Since 1797 the company has produced the finest woven products from the finest of fibres. The original mill, on the banks of the river Lossie in the historic town of Elgin, remains the headquarters of our renowned brand. From luxurious cashmere scarves and throws, to historic Estate tweed, the experience and craftsmanship rooted in our history has been passed down the generations. Visitors to the mill see experienced craftsmen and women, producing luxury pieces using traditional methods. Our knitwear mill in Hawick, in the Borders, sits in the heart of the Scottish knitting industry. An important part of the local community for over thirty years, the long history of knitwear production in this part of Scotland, ensures our knitted garments are made with the utmost skill and expertise. A unique family business with tradition and heritage at its core, Johnstons of Elgin will continue to push the boundaries of textile and knitwear manufacturing, while always remaining true to its history. Over the years we have expanded our business and extended the mill, but we’ve also built a community, which, time and again, has proved to be our greatest asset. To date we employ 900 people in this country. Some of our staff have had more than 50 years’ service – specialist craftsmen and women of unerring drive and desire to develop; fine tuning their technique, mastering new machinery, prospering in our shared progress. Our commitment to our people is our pledge to the future. We offer Modern Apprenticeships to MA's to people as young as 16 to those over 60 which reflects our fundamental purpose; striving to nurture enthusiasm, redefine mastery and evolve Johnstons of Elgin for the greater good. At present, over 80 Apprentices are either qualified or in training.