JOHN FOSTER
200 years of weaving fine cloth since 1819
ABOUT US
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.”
– David Gallimore, Managing Director
HERITAGE

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.
OUR FABRICS
Discover iconic cloths with over 200 years of John Foster history, heritage and tradition, in stock supported bunches and seasonal collections.
EVENTS
Catch up with the team and view our cloth collections, add these dates to your diary;
1st January – 31st December
Mill Visits & Tours
John Foster, Stanley Mills
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Bradford, England
BD4 9RS
4th – 6th February
Spring Summer 2021
Idea Biella, Milano Unica
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Milan, Italy
Hall 20, Stand E11
4th – 6th February
Spring Summer 2021
Munich Fabric Start
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Munich, Germany
Hall S2, Stand E216
11th – 13th February
Spring Summer 2021
Première Vision
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Paris, France
Hall 6, Stand P14