Meet the Team

Duncan started 24 years ago as a trainee manager in the weaving mill when his Dad was at the helm of the family business. Now Managing Director, Duncan has full oversight of woven and printed Ties, Furnishing Fabrics, Sewing, Woven Badges and of course, Bridal Fabrics. Duncan is a keen golfer and is married to Caroline (who also works in the business) and they have four children.

Asked what he enjoys the most about his current role Duncan said, “ The diversity of challenges on a daily basis from Design, Production Planning, finance, marketing etc. Every day is different.  I enjoy staying abreast of new trends in Bridal Fabrics and ensuring that we have the best range possible. I particularly like liaising with customers and finding solutions to their needs.

So what’s Duncan’s area of expertise across the bridal range? “In Bridal, I am expert on the different design and production techniques in lace manufacturing, whether it be embroidered, Chantilly, beaded, Guipure or another type.”

Whatever your lace and fabric requirements, we’re sure Duncan and the team can find a solution for you. 

Catherine has been at Bridal Fabrics for twelve years (with a little break in between to take care of her two lovely boys) and is one of the essential cogs in the seamless running of Bridal Fabrics.

Though you may talk to Catherine over the phone or liaise over email, what you can’t see is that Catherine is smiling!  Always! Having started in an admin role, Catherine is responsible for helping customers over the internet and phone; processing both orders and sample requests; amending stock levels and booking in deliveries. When asked what she enjoys most about her role Catherine said, “Aside from the fact that there are beautiful laces to work with all day, I enjoy helping customers with choosing laces to meet their requirements.  I enjoy processing the orders and samples, from seeing them come in to watching them go out (pretty much the same day) and I love it when customers send in photographs of their finished creations.”

So what is Catherine’s favourite product? “Oh no, I am useless at making decisions. I cannot have just one of anything. I do love a little sparkle so maybe the heavily beaded laces such as Imani, Lanisha & Renata.  As for trims, I would head straight towards Gravity crystal trim and Delta as my favourite appliqué.”

So after fourteen years, why does Catherine like working at Bridal fabrics? I like that it is a family run business that has a personal touch.  I like the friendships I have formed and that fellow staff across the varied departments will always try to help each other out as best they can. Also the fact I am partaking in making all those childhood dreams come true!