Make an Entrance Ltd Celebrates First Made in UK Day on 9 March 2021

The family run business specialises in hand stitched coir doormat making, a traditional skill which had all but died out until the Make An Entrance team revived it. In years gone by, all doormats were made this way, but over the years the skills were lost, and cheaper imports took over.

Handmade mats are long lasting, eco-friendly and 100% biodegradable. The Burlton family are reversing the decline and making traditional high-quality coconut mats in Britain once more.

The Made in UK Day campaign has been created to celebrate 10 years since ex-retail buyer Kate Hills started the Make it British blog to champion all the wonderful products that are made in the UK. Since its launch 10 years ago, the Make it British site has been visited by more than 6.5 million people looking to buy UK-made products and search for UK manufacturers. This year alone has seen a 68% increase in enquiries since the UK left the EU’s single market and customs union.

“I am so proud that by launching our Lincoln based custom matting workshop we have saved a traditional skill being lost from UK manufacturing. Made In UK day provides the perfect opportunity for us to work with likeminded businesses to promote the quality and sustainability of products that are made in the UK.” 

- Sam Burlton, Owner & Director of Make An Entrance.

UK manufacturing is currently worth £192 billion to the UK economy and employs 2.7 million people. More than 65 million people live in the UK and if everyone bought just one item made in the UK worth £20 on Made in UK Day it would be worth £1.3billion.

“It has never been more important to buy products that are made in the UK and support local manufacturing. By pledging to buy products that are made in the UK you are lowering your carbon footprint, saving essential skills, helping local economies and creating job opportunities. We want everyone to get behind Made in UK Day to celebrate the wonderful makers that we have in the UK.”

- Kate Hills, Founder of Make it British.

Consumers can get involved in the campaign by pledging to buy something that is made in the UK on 9 March and asking their favourite brands and retailers what, if anything, that they sell is made in the UK.

They are also being encouraged to share pictures of products that they have bought, or own, that are made in the UK on social media using the hashtag #madeinukday

To find out more about the campaign visit madeinukday.co.uk or makeanentrance.com/blog