Schofield & Smith | Manufacturers of Fine Worsteds

Schofield & Smith
- Schofield & Smith
  
  Schofield & Smith manufacture the finest English worsted cloth.
Our Cloths
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History
- History of Schofield & Smith
  
  18th century: Yorkshire is a well-known textile region. Huddersfield, which has soft water necessary for finishing, is recognized for the quality of its woolen fabrics.
  19th century: Looms are mechanized following the industrial revolution. Many mills flourish in Huddersfield.
  1904: Messrs Schofield and Smith founded the company, located in Hollin’s Mill, Marsh, Huddersfield.
  1961: David Franco and his brother Oswald take over the business
  1971: The firm moves to Clough Road Mill, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, which has larger premises. The company is thriving during the 70’s and the 80’s. David Franco is general manager. Oswald opens an office in Argentina, and later in Milan, Italy. Schofield & Smith has one hundred employees, with a production of 250.000 meters of fine worsteds a year. Most of the production is exported: in the Far East, Middle East or Europe.
  1980: Merchant division Oswald Supertex is created. Final customers, such as tailors, are able to order directly high quality cloths, being sure of their origin. Qualities become increasingly finer. Blends with silk, with mohair or with cashmere are introduced.
  1995: David retires, Oswald Franco becomes general manager.
  2008: The firm moves to Upper Mills, Slaithwaite
  Present: A super 150s collection is created.
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