Who We Are

UW Home is a family-run homeware retailer based in the UK, with over 140 years of specialist expertise in textiles. We exist to deliver beautifully designed, quality products at a fair price, from ethical sources, to retail outlets worldwide.

Alongside our 10 diverse and design-led homeware brands – each with a unique curation of original designs and visual identities – we offer a number of services to accommodate a variety of businesses around the world. From product development to delivery, and communication to craftsmanship, we ensure a seamless process and a strong commitment to excellence throughout.

Starting as a simple textiles manufacturer, our product range now spans across kitchen textiles and ceramics, tabletop accessories, bedding, home textiles, towels, rugs – and more recently, personal accessories like bags and water bottles.

  • Bedding

  • Accessories

  • Towels

  • Rico Outdoor Outdoor Rug by Fusion in Green 120 x 170cm - Outdoor Rug - Fusion

    Rugs

  • Kitchenware

  • Ceramics

The Evolution of UW Home

1880

Ulster Weavers textile company was originally founded in 1880. Throughout the late 19th and early 20th century, the company continued to spin, weave, bleach, dye and finish the high-quality linen, for which Ireland and Ulster had become famous all over the world.

1960

During the 1960’s, the company brought its years of textile expertise to the kitchen sector – specialising at first in Irish Linen Tea Towel manufacturing and, over the years, expanding the range to include all types of kitchen co-ordinates, bags and giftware. 

1990

By 1990 the company was trading as two different businesses; Ulster Weavers Home Fashions (specialised in kitchen textiles and giftware) and Ulster Weavers Apparel (specialised in apparel fabrics), however, in 2010 both of them were merged to form Ulster Weavers Limited.

2018

In 2018, Ulster Weavers acquired J Rosenthal & Sons (JRS) a Manchester-based ready-made bedding and curtain products specialist. Established back in 1911, JRS was a third-generation family-run business, much like Ulster Weavers, and was steeped in history with a passion for all things textiles. 

A Future in Mind

The purchase of JRS was a strategic acquisition, with the aim of becoming a one stop shop for the design and supply of beautiful home products and accessories for every room in the house.

It facilitated an ambition to grow Ulster Weavers’ market share within the homewares arena, whilst also enabling the newly acquired business to access a greater spread of customers.

To this day, we continue to manufacture small runs in Northern Ireland, where products can now carry the “Made In Britain” logo and we also produce bespoke small print run kitchen textile items at our Manchester site.

UW Home Today

In early 2024, we moved one step further to consolidate our homeware brands under the umbrella of UW Home. This strategic move allowed our business to streamline its offerings and provide a cohesive experience for our well-established and valued customers.

UW Home’s current product range is wide and varied and now include ceramics, bathroom and outdoor textiles. Collections are inspired by the latest design and colour trends, developed by our in-house design studio, taking inspiration from global research and extensive travel. Ranges include timeless classics, modern heritage, trend-led looks and much, much more.

Our UW Home teams design and source products with sustainability embedded throughout their development journey. The majority of our products are made using carefully selected substrates and are produced in factories that meet the standards required to support our ethical and technical governance.

We have a dedicated team based in our Manchester office to support all admin functions, Merchandising, Accounts, Logistics and Quality Control and two impressive warehouse spaces to service our customers orders daily.

Mission & Values

At UW Home, our values are woven into everything we do. From design excellence to ethical sourcing, we make every decision with care – ensuring it's right for us and for you. These principles guide every corner of our business, shaping products and experiences that reflect quality, respect, craftsmanship and innovation.

Sustainability

We believe good design goes hand in hand with responsible sourcing. Sustainability guides the way we work, from the partners we choose to the materials and processes behind every product. We collaborate with suppliers who share our commitment to transparency, safe production, and reducing environmental impact, with clear expectations around water, energy, waste and chemical management.

And we’re always improving. By actively monitoring our supply chain and supporting better practices, we’re working towards a future where responsible production is simply the standard.

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International Collaboration

From humble beginnings in Northern Ireland 140 years ago, we've used our expertise to grow our reach worldwide. We take pride in the diverse collaboration taking place across our supply chain, ensuring we can deliver quality products to retailers – big and small – globally.

Supplying Global Retailers

The UK is the largest market for UW Home; however, we ship our products globally, exporting to North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Australia. We welcome buyers from around the world to our Design & Production facility in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and our Showroom and studio facility in Manchester, England.

Support Around the World

Our Head Office teams span across two locations – the birthplace of our brand in Lisburn, Northern Ireland, and Manchester, where we house our Showroom and warehousing facilities. In New York, our international office connects us with customers across the Atlantic. 

Responsible Manufacturing

We also have sourcing hubs in Pakistan, India and China, located close to our partner factories, where the vast majority of our manufacturing takes place. These teams help ensure a smooth process, consistent quality and responsible production as we continue to grow globally.

Want To Know More?

With over 60,000 designs, teams across the globe and a history spanning back 140 years, we've got plenty to talk about. If you'd like to ask a question or chat with us in a bit more detail, please contact us – our expert Sales Team will be happy to take you on the journey!

We also have a variety of services and product thoughtfully tailored to suit every kind of retailer. Take a look at what we can offer your business, from off-the-shelf products to private label opportunities, our explore our extensive product portfolio.

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