Today our business continues to weave iconic British cloths in our Yorkshire mill with time-honoured skills passed down through generations.
“If we are to do justice to the company that still bears the John Foster name, we have to constantly be looking for ways to improve and innovate through raw materials, weaving techniques and the use of finishing, whilst still providing you with the quality of product you deserve.”
In 1819, the John Foster story of producing the world’s finest worsted cloths from luxurious merino wool, mohair, alpaca, cashmere and silk began. At the age of 21 he started to revolutionise the textile industry. In 1835, Mr. Foster erected a mill in Black Dyke, Queensbury, on the site of a family farmstead. This mill became known as ‘Black Dyke Mills’, and was the foundation upon which John Foster’s immense business was built.
Discover iconic cloths with over 200 years of John Foster history, heritage and tradition, in stock supported bunches and seasonal collections.
Copyright © 2023 John Foster (1819) Limited. All Rights Reserved. John Foster is registered in England & Wales with company number 6847678, and is part of the Luxury Fabrics group of companies. Luxury Fabrics Ltd (397155) is part of SIL Holdings Ltd (4296467), both registered in England and Wales.
