Glencroft has been in the sheepskin and wool industry since we opened in 1987 and Richard has been working in it even longer (since the 1960s in fact!), and yet we still come across some surprising uses for sheepskin we’ve never heard of before. Here are some of our favourite weird and wonderful uses for … Continued
Sheepskin rugs bring so much warmth and comfort into homes, but many people are daunted by the prospect of actually getting one, worried it may look a little too extravagant or not fit in with their interior. Well worry no more! We’ve been sourcing, finishing and supplying sheepskin rugs for decades and have brought more … Continued
This is a press release regarding Glencroft’s website development with the help of Huddle Digital. Luxury British clothing brand, Glencroft Countrywear, has launched an online retail store [this website] with the help of Manchester-based digital agency startup, Huddle Digital. Based in Clapham, in the North Yorkshire dales, the small family-run clothing business has expanded into … Continued
Glencroft was founded in 1987 by Richard and Justina Sexton. Over thirty years later and we’re still in business, so we must be doing something right! That’s why we’ve decided to compile some of our top tips for new businesses. Don’t worry if you’re not in the sheepskin and wool industry- these tips are pretty … Continued
Your woolly jumper starts its life as a nice and cosy fleece for a sheep, but by mid-May to mid-July as the weather starts to warm up, this fleece gets too thick and uncomfortable for the sheep so the farmers have to shear them. Next, the farmer will gather up all of this wool and … Continued
9-10 AM: When we arrive the first port of call is checking all of our emails and phone messages to see if we have had any trade or retail orders come in through the night. We might end up calling some of our trade customers back because we like having a good chat (many of … Continued
Where is Clapham? If you hear the word Clapham and immediately think of a district in South West London, you’re not alone. As it turns out though, there’s another Clapham up in North Yorkshire which is much smaller, much quieter and with much more sheep (well, I’m assuming). We don’t have a Clapham Common, but … Continued
Here at Glencroft, we’ve been selling our iconic flat caps since we first opened our doors in 1987 and over the past 30 years we believe we’ve discovered the recipe to perfecting them. After all, we’re based in Yorkshire, the home of the flat cap, so we have to meet our fellow Yorkshiremen and women’s … Continued
For centuries, parents used sheepskins and woollen swaddles to keep their babies warm and cosy, so why now do we seem to have stopped? Perhaps far too many of us have awful memories of itchy woollen jumpers our grandmas knitted us from childhood, and that is why we turn to cotton and synthetic materials to … Continued
Are you feeling daunted by a big month of birthdays ahead, a landmark anniversary or even the dreaded office secret Santa? No need to panic! We’ve put together a handy gift guide to help you pick the perfect present for every sort of person, each with a range of options to suit your budget. Whether … Continued