We are often asked if we still manufacture in the UK.
In short the answer is yes. Franklins both weave badges and labels, and embroider in our factory in Banbridge. We also have a team of stitchers for overlocking badges and making up items such as arm bands, epaulettes, etc.
To give our customers options, and the best possible all round value we at Franklins also outsource elements of our business. However, we have a very responsible approach to this function. We only work with companies we trust and we regularly visit and assess them. As Franklins combine a lot of business, millions of badges a year, and put it through these suppliers we can get special prices and service, often better than customers who go direct to off-shore manufacturers themselves with relatively small orders.
So please check with Franklins as well as trying to order from low cost countries. We can often get you better lead times, and you don't need to worry about customs duty, shipping charges, quality issues etc. We can even arrange stock holding and call-off for a small extra charge if your order is of a reasonable volume.