In late 2016, Clare Thornley and her husband purchased Feltfine, known for its high-quality tops, batts, and yarns among other wool items. Clare stepped up, taking to social media to boost the business’ influence and brought modern means of communicating with fans and new customers.

Jan Ditchfield creates original artwork by hand-painting on fine Australian merino wool. It all started with a dress by a window.

North East Yarns is a cooperative that has a range of sheep, specialising in Corriedale. They go from the sheep's back to your back.

Retired Carpenter Frank Williams has made a robust business out of his hobby of crafting spindles.