Celebrating Textile Excellence - 100 years in Print with Standfast & Barracks
Lisa Montague, CEO of the Sanderson Design Group, discusses the centenary of Standfast & Barracks and the history of the company. She highlights the devastating flood that the company faced and the subsequent transformation and shift towards digital and design-led printing.
Lisa emphasises the importance of supporting the next generation of designers and the company's efforts in working with schools and apprenticeship schemes. She also talks about the heritage brands under the Sanderson Design Group umbrella, such as Zoffany, Morris & Co, and Sanderson, and the extensive archive of historic artifacts they hold. The role of sustainability and innovation in the industry is emphasised, as well as the impact of digital printing on wallpaper and textiles. Listen to learn more…
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