Contents · Our Brand At the start of 2018 we underwent a total brand review and unveiled our new...
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Our Story ............................................................................................................................. 4
Our History .......................................................................................................................... 6
Our Brand ............................................................................................................................ 7
Our Services ........................................................................................................................ 9
Our Collection ................................................................................................................... 12
Robert Mackie on Film ...................................................................................................... 14
Stay Social ......................................................................................................................... 15
Contact .............................................................................................................................. 16
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Our Story
Robert Mackie of Scotland are one of the leading Scottish Manufacturers of knitted
accessories, specialising in hats, gloves and scarves.
Established in 1845 to create traditional Highland Headwear, we’re still making
knitted accessories in Stewarton, Scot land’s famous ‘Bonnet Toun’. We have
passed down our knowledge through generations of makers. Our time-honoured
techniques are borne out in our products - famous for their quality and use of
colour.
We draw on the rich textile heritage of Ayrshire, Scotland to craft indulgent modern
wardrobe classics. Luxurious to the touch, our soft, warm hats, gloves and scarves
are made only with the finest wools.
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Our History
We’re very proud of our heritage. Our bonnets trace their origins to the early
ceremonial headwear of Scottish regiments, and today we supply leading pipe
bands and Scottish Clan organisations around the world.
Our ‘Made in Scotland’ label stands for quality and craftsmanship. Made from pure
wool, every hat is hand-sewn to measure by one of our Scottish workers. Our
bonnet making techniques have been passed down in Stewarton through
generations; it takes years to become fully qualified in the craft.
Our Balmorals, Glengarries and Beret Tams maintain their appearance and, if dry-
cleaned or hand-washed carefully, will last a lifetime.
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Our Brand
At the start of 2018 we
underwent a total brand
review and unveiled our new
logos, brochure and
packaging to reflect the
company’s aspiration of
being a market leader for
knitted accessories.
A Scottish design agency
was chosen to lead the
rebrand process working
alongside our inhouse
marketing team. The brief
was to modernize and
redefine the Mackie brand to
reflect the company while
remaining true to the
established heritage and
provenance. The aim of the
project was to ensure a
strong visual identity was
delivered, which would
accommodate the current
and future ambitions of
Robert Mackie.
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Our Services
Our experienced technicians programme knit designs for hats, scarves and gloves.
Our state-of-the-art Vee Bed machines take care of patterns from fully fashioned
pieces to complete hats with no make-up. Our finishing plant – including washing
and drying – completes the process.
All of our accessories are manufactured entirely in-house, reflecting our ‘Made in
Scotland’ labelling.
We’re proud to be a Woolmark licensee and an affiliate of UKFT and Textiles
Scotland. A Sedex member (with SEPA Audit and SMETA Report), we also work
with the Ethical Trade Initiative.
Our client list ranges from globally renowned luxury brands to independent
designers. We export to Europe, USA, Canada, Japan and Australia.
Compared to Far East suppliers, our lead times are short and our minimums low.
Customers are welcome to browse the extensive collection of samples at our
mill. We’re here to guide you through all parts of the process, creating accessories
that are a joy to wear.
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Scarves Electronic circular machines 6 gauge Electronic needle selection For tubular scarves Dedicated CAD programming system Warp knitting machines 7 gauge Limitless colour combinations Plain stitch or lace. Fringing at either end
Scarves & Hats Vee Bed Stoll CMS machines 7 gauge and 5 gauge Both with compact and wide bed Electronic individual needle selection Full 3 way technique on every needle Latest M1 + CAD programming Vee Bed Stoll CMS multi gauge machines Gauges from 3.5 to 7 and 7 to 12 (5/7 on complete hats) Both with compact and wide bed Electronic individual needle selection Jacquard, stitch interest, plain and combinations Latest M1 + CAD programming
Hats Cloche hat machine Completely unique to Robert Mackie 5 gauge Single bed fabric only For shaped hats, self coloured or striped Romatex beret machines 7 gauge For self-coloured shaped berets
Gloves Shima glove machines 7 gauge Electronic needle selection Super micro CAD programming system
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Yarns We only use: Natural yarns, sourced as sustainably as possible. The finest-grade raw materials, wet finished with care for the softest feel. We work with: Knoll Lanecardate Papi Fabio Schoeller Sesia Shepley Todd and Duncan Zegna Baruffa Z. Hinchliffe
Stocked Lambswool Our core yarn, 2/17s from Z. Hinchcliffe. All 120 shade card colours stocked. Lambswool Angora Donegal Geelong Merino Supersoft Shetland Cashmere Cashmere Blends Cotton
Processes All in-house Machine knitting Wet finishing Brushing Textile assembly
Products Women’s and men’s accessories Gloves / hats / scarves Stocked ranges Traditional Scottish headwear (Glengarry / Balmoral)
Capacity & Lead Times Small and large quantities (minimum orders average 200 pieces / 50 pieces in each colour). 10 – 12 weeks in high season (April – September) 6 – 8 weeks in low season (October – March) 4 weeks for repeat orders in low season, if all materials are available.
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Our Collection
Our collection compromises of six mini collections, each compromising of a range
of styles. Inspired by colour and textures, our range is a homage to the Scottish
landscape.
We source our yarns sustainably, using only the best fibres available to us. All of
our suppliers use the finest grade of raw materials, which we carefully mill for the
softest feel. We manufacture every accessory, from start to finish, at our factory in
Stewarton, Scotland. Our collection launches every January and is available for
our customers to use as a starting point for their own designs.
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Robert Mackie on Film
To get an in depth look at our factory, please have a look at our film as part of the
Make Works directory.
Please click this link HERE.
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Stay Social with Us
Keep up to date on our new products and services by following us on our social
media channels.
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/robertmackieofscotland
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RobertMackieOfScotland
Twitter - https://twitter.com/RobertMackieLtd
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/robert-mackie-of-scotland-ltd/
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Contact
Please get in touch by using the contact details below:
Gavin Walker - Senior Executive – [email protected]
General – [email protected]
Sales – [email protected]
Marketing & Press – [email protected]
Tel. +44 (0)1560 482124
Website RobertMackie.com
Address
Robert Mackie of Scotland Ltd
Holm Mill,
Stewarton, Ayrshire
Scotland, UK,
KA3 5HT
