UK Suppliers for Makers, Crafters and Side Hustlers

Finding decent suppliers is half the battle when you're sourcing materials, packaging, tools or anything else for a small business. Cheap doesn't always mean good, the big names aren't always the most reliable, and the obvious results on Google aren't necessarily the best option once you start ordering regularly.

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This is a running list of suppliers worth knowing about if you're based in the UK — covering raw materials, packaging, print, workwear, components, tools and trade supplies across whatever industries come up. UK-based, EU, and overseas suppliers that ship here reliably all get a look in. Some I've used directly, others are based on research and recommendations from other makers and small business owners.

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Each entry covers what they sell, who they're suited to, minimum order quantities where relevant, shipping and import considerations where they apply, and any catches worth knowing about before you place a first order.