Business Details
23 Years
experience
Handcrafted Wool Rugs & Carpets in Somerset
Established in 2003 by Georgina Cardew and Phillip Austin, Fleetwood Fox merges modern design with traditional craftsmanship to produce durable, elegant wool rugs and carpets. Our entire manufacturing process occurs in rural Somerset, where we weave 100% Yorkshire wool on in-house looms, ensuring meticulous quality control. We prioritise ethical practices, sourcing renewable energy, utilising recycled packaging materials, and repurposing wool offcuts for charitable causes.Our team of skilled artisans hand-finishes every product, reflecting decades of collective experience in heritage textile production. This commitment to sustainability, combined with our focus on timeless design, positions us as leaders in eco-conscious flooring solutions. We actively seek improvements to our environmental practices while maintaining transparency in our operations, ensuring clients receive products that align with both aesthetic and ethical standards.
Services
Wool Rugs
Hall Runners
Bespoke Carpets
Sustainable Flooring
Ready-Made Rugs
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in artisan wool rug production
- Our products use 100% renewable, biodegradable Yorkshire wool
- Ethical practices include 100% renewable electricity and recycled packaging
- Every item is hand-finished by skilled Somerset-based craftspeople
- We support charitable causes through wool donations and community engagement
Services
Wool Rugs
Our wool rugs combine traditional weaving techniques with modern design, crafted from 100% Yorkshire wool. Ideal for high-traffic areas, they offer durability and natural stain resistance. Each rug reflects our commitment to sustainability and artisan quality.
Hall Runners
Custom-length hall runners made from leftover weaving materials reduce waste while providing elegant, functional flooring solutions. These durable runners feature the same high-quality wool construction as our larger carpets.
Bespoke Carpets
Made-to-order carpets tailored to specific dimensions and design preferences. Created using traditional looms in our Somerset workshop, these carpets offer complete design flexibility with ethical production standards.
Sustainable Flooring
Environmentally conscious flooring solutions incorporating renewable materials, recycled packaging, and energy-efficient production methods. Includes waste-reduction initiatives through material repurposing and charity partnerships.
Ready-Made Rugs
Limited-edition rugs crafted from surplus weaving materials, offering immediate availability without compromising quality. These sustainable products maintain our signature craftsmanship while reducing textile waste.
People
Georgina Cardew
Co-Founder
Co-founder with over 20 years' experience in sustainable textile production. Leads design innovation while maintaining ethical manufacturing standards at our Somerset workshop.
Phillip Austin
Co-Founder
Co-founder overseeing production operations. Combines traditional weaving expertise with modern business practices to ensure quality and sustainability in every product.
Questions
What materials do you use in your rugs?
We use 100% Yorkshire wool, chosen for its renewable, biodegradable properties and natural stain resistance.
How sustainable are your production practices?
We use renewable electricity, recycled packaging materials, and repurpose 100% of wool offcuts through charitable donations.
Can I order custom-sized carpets?
Yes, our bespoke service creates made-to-measure carpets tailored to your specific requirements in Somerset.
Do you offer immediate availability options?
Our ready-made rug collection uses surplus materials for limited-edition pieces available for immediate purchase.
How do you ensure product quality?
Each carpet undergoes manual inspection by our skilled Somerset-based team before finishing and dispatch.
Do you ship internationally?
We work with retailers across the UK and internationally, including locations in the USA and Canada.
