George Weil & Sons were formed in 1893 as a business to import and sell silk fabric linings to the fur trade, used for making fur coats. They were originally located below St Pauls by the Thames wharf where furs were unloaded. The business prospered through both world wars and up to the point where wearing furs became unpopular.
At that point the business moved to the ‘rag trade’ area behind Oxford Street, now supplying the dress trade with linings for women’s clothing. Fabric printing for dress fabric increased in popularity and one method used was silk screen printing. Increasingly fabric paints were being used for couture designs and for theatrical productions, these were added to the product range. The imported silk fabrics were also being sold to local screen printers.
All things, silk painting and printing can be found here!
A wide range of paints, dyes and accessories as well as the silks! Anyone from beginners to professionals will find the resources they need to get their creatives minds flowing.
98% of orders received before noon are delivered within 1 working day.
If you order on weekdays before 12 noon, we’ll process and dispatch it on the same day. Parcels under 2kg go via Royal Mail 48 hour Tracked, while heavier ones are delivered by courier. Opt for Royal Mail Tracked 24 Delivery for added peace of mind.
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Order £150 worth of wonderful printing materials and shipping will be free! All orders are sent with either Royal Mail 48 hour Tracked or Courier.
