James Thornber Ltd

About Us

We are a family owned textile manufacturer situated in Clitheroe, Lancashire since 1906.

For over 200 years and seven generations the Thornber family has guided the company in an ever changing world - from the days of the hand loom through the Industrial Revolution and now to the thoroughly modern weaving operation using 'state of the art' machinery and processes.

Today we continue to have the same enthusiasm and total committment to quality, innovation and customer service that has enabled James Thornber Limited to evolve into one of the leading textile manufacturers in the UK.

We believe continued and sustained quality improvement is integral to running a successful business. Here at James Thornber we take quality very seriously and regard all aspects of quality as being of the utmost importance and have dedicated ourselves to the process of continuous improvement across the full spectrum of our operation.

Products / Services

As weavers of the high quality fabrics we specialise in the manufacture of:-

• Upholstery Fabric
• Curtaining Fabric
• Window Blind Fabric
• Leno Cellular (for both blankets and shirts)
• Decorative Brocades for the Packaging Industry

Traditional and Contemporary fabrics produced by us include:

• Damask Fabrics
• Woven Chenille Jacquard Fabrics
• Plaids & Semi-Plains Fabrics
• Lightweight Cotton Linens Fabrics

All the above in a variety of compositions - Acrylics, Cottons, Polyester and Viscose mixes.

We supply major companies in the Domestic and Contract Upholstery market and also have a very strong presence in the Retail Trade to which we can offer a large selection of fabrics and designs.

Our in-house design department enables us to meet our customers exact requirements and remain at the forefront of fashion trends.