About Us

Generations of Quality

Based in the traditional heartland of Britain's textile industry, Acorn Fabrics is bringing more than a touch of dynamism back to this historic area of Lancashire, with its vistas of Victorian mills and rugged scenery. In fact the Chatburn family, proprietors of Acorn, can point to a tradition in textiles dating back more than one hundred years and spanning four generations.

In 1985 Acorn moved to modern, purpose-built premises. From here; we design, organise production, stock, market and distribute some of the finest shirtings available today. Annually, literally tonnes of fabric are shipped around the world in response to an ever growing global demand for fine quality and fast delivery.

Our History

The Chatburn family which owns Acorn Fabrics on Nelson’s Lomeshaye Industrial Estate can point to a tradition in textiles dating back 90 years and spanning four generations.

Our People

Acorn is run by the founder John Chatburn and his sons Chris and James. If they can’t help you with all their years of experience no one can!

Our Values

As our fabrics are used by the top tailors, designers and sewers from around the world, the quality and feel of the fabric is paramount. To achieve this we use the finest long staple cotton, modern production methods coupled we generations of experience.

Sustainability

Being naturally sustainable has always been at the heart of our company, a quality garment made to last is always better for our planet than poor quality throw away fashion.

We're Rated Excellent

Acorn Fabrics Cumbria Ltd

5.0

Based on 6 reviews

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Henrique Barbone

22:13 17 Dec 21

Acorn Fabrics is one of the only shirting mills that engages with and sells directly to end customers. Aside from this, the quality of their fabrics is on par with the likes of Thomas Mason and other big players in the market. Their collection has some uniquely interesting colours and patterns such as a red striped heavy Oxford (my shirtmaker in Naples couldn't find a similar fabric from any other mill) or the cotton-linen Aruba denim. Having browsed through shirting swatches from many other mills, I also think that Acorn has the best collection of Tattersall shirtings anywhere. I've taken several of Acorn's fabrics to Naples with me and had them made into beautiful shirts.

Martino Bacile di Castiglione

13:10 02 Mar 19

sal b

06:09 17 Oct 17

My Acorn fabrics arrived in Sydney today - including the Malham 280 royal. The staff at Acorn are professional and generous, and head an extraordinary company with excellent quality cloth. I feel blessed to have discovered them and will definitely look forward to using them again in future. Sal B in Sydney

Jamie Campbell

21:41 31 Jul 17

I can't praise Acorn Fabrics highly enough. A wonderful company, I didn't think such companies still existed. Five stars are just not enough!

Tim Jones

08:28 14 Jun 17

I have always found Acorn Fabrics to be a splendid company. Their product is of the highest quality, offered across a wide, comprehensive range of fabrics and colours and the 'team' are both veryfriendly and extremely efficient. It is a pleasure to do business with them.