Woods Testimonials

Here are just a few testimonials from the Woods website. Check out the website and the new Woods Essentials Range. Excellent quality items at every day prices.

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Testimonials

In ordering some kitchen linen (oven cloths) from you I did not expect to be taken back in time to when service meant service, I was most surprised to receive my mundane order to be packaged as if it were finest silk in paper more inclined to be wrapping lingerie, surrounded in traditional brown paper and duly fastened with corded string, a sheer delight.

Kent
June 2011

I just wanted to thank you for my order, which arrived this morning. What a pleasure, in this day and age, to receive a brown paper parcel tied up with string, and inside a package carefully wrapped by Jill.

My grandmother lived in Harrogate from 1942 until her death in 1989, and bought all her kitchen linen (and probably bedlinen too, I’m not sure) from your shop; my mother followed suit. They both clearly believed in ‘stocking up’ – I still have a plentiful supply of striped linen tea-towels, including two that have never been used!
They seem to last forever, and are a cheerful addition to the kitchen with their primary coloured stripes.

It is your ovengloves that are legendary in our house though, and were the reason for my order. We have tried many other brands but none comes up to scratch – they are usually too thick or too thin. What a clever idea to put the pockets on both sides, effectively doubling their useful life.

Thanks you once again,

Leicester
June 2011

Thank you so much for the great shower mats which I received on Friday.
They are a fantastic match for some towels that I already had.
Your service has been very efficient.

Middlesex
June 2011

The mattress topper has been on a week now, but let me tell you….. it was definitely worth the wait…. Oh yessss… it is blissful… In fact i would like to stay in bed all day as well..

Excellent purchase, I’m delighted..

North Yorkshire
June 2011

May I take this opportunity to thank you once again for your endless patience and professional advice. You helped me so much for making my decision and I shall always be grateful to you.

Frankfurt, Germany
June 2011

I received the package today. I look forward to going to bed tonight!!

Thanks again for all of your help. You will be the first person I contact when I need additional linens!

Slidell, USA
June 2011

Thank you for splendid service and what a pleasant change to receive a proper, neatly wrapped parcel instead of a plastic bag!

North Yorkshire
June 2011

Woods of Harrogate By Heather Dixon Freelance Writer

Woods of Harrogate
By Heather Dixon

It was a decision no 17-year-old would have wanted to make. Still reeling from the tragedy of losing both parents in a car crash, a young William Woods faced a decision which would change his life forever and turn him into one of the most highly respected linen merchants in the world.
Fortunately for Woods of Harrogate, William’s loyalties were clear. Abandoning his dream of pursuing a law career, he chose instead to take over the family firm which had suddenly, and brutally, become his.
Supported by his uncle, and three loyal staff members who would eventually share more than 160 years’ service between them, William stepped onto the bottom rung of a ladder he would eventually climb to the very top.
It was a daunting prospect. Although William had grown up surrounded by the finest linens in the world, he realised there was a lot to learn if he was to pick up the mantle and take the business into a new era. But the teenager possessed an inherent passion and quest for quality and set about developing his skills, serving an apprenticeship with an Irish manufacturing company to develop a broad technical knowledge of the spinning, weaving and dying processes, before training as an interior designer in London – ultimately working for Heal and Son.
It was a steep learning curve which took him from wrapping parcels in the finest string and brown paper to the design of multi-million pound interiors – always fuelled by the drive for perfection, good manners and respect which are the Woods’ enduring trademark.
Today William’s passion is so ingrained that he still lives, breathes and talks the family business which has played no small part in putting Harrogate on the Royal’s radar. But times are changing.
After close to half a century in the business, having secured Woods’ position as one of the finest linen stores in Europe – and possibly the world – William is handing over the helm to his daughter Sarah.
It’s a natural succession. Sarah has grown up surrounded by the opulence of beautiful fabrics, the highest quality textiles and the most luxurious soft furnishing accessories. Along with her father and her husband Nicholas Richardson, she has travelled the world in search of perfection. Like her father, she marvels at the softest goose down pillows, admires the most expensive silks and searches for the ultimate linens – expecting nothing but the best whether it’s a multi-thousand pound duvet cover or a simple – but beautifully made – dishcloth.
But with passion comes progress and Sarah’s vision for Woods of Harrogate extends far beyond the welcoming doors of a company which is regarded by many as one of the last bastions of traditional values.
Building on these ethics which have made Woods unique in the UK, Sarah is keen to move with the times. There is talk of opening a second shop in London, developing a higher profile on-line presence and encouraging as broad a customer base as possible, without losing sight of the quality which underpins the company’s extraordinary success.
‘ There is massive world-wide potential for Woods, but we also need to refine what we have and develop slowly,’ says Sarah. ‘I am looking to launch my own bed linen collection, for example. It’s about applying and developing the skills we have. I am always looking at new things and new ideas which will take the business forward.’
Sarah’s enthusiasm is infectious, a family trait which has passed down the generations since her great-great grandfather, then manager of the linen mill in Knaresborough, launched Woods in 1895 in Princes Street, setting a standard in linens which has remained unrivalled ever since . The business moved to Prince Albert Row in 1928 shortly after receiving Royal patronage.
The Royals are still among Woods’ prestigious client list, but Sarah’s mission is to make sure quality – whether it’s in textiles or design – is accessible to everyone. The design team, headed by William who is one of only a handful of people in the UK to be a Fellow of the British Institute of Interior Design, is supported by the company’s comprehensive in-house services. These include hand sewn furnishings and curtains, upholstery, antiques, fine art, gilding, wood carving and decorative plasterwork. It is rare, these days, to find a company which has its own team of crafts people. Rarer still to find a company in which traditional skills and a timelessly elegant store have become the catalyst of forward-thinking ambitions.
‘Jonathan, my brother, joined the company three years ago and he is passionate about IT,’ says Sarah. ‘Through him, we have invested a lot of time and money in a new website because we believe the potential of Woods worldwide is huge. For example, last month we received an order from Australia for Merino wool blankets, and we regularly supply to the States, the Far East, South America and Europe.’
At the same time, Woods has been developing its interior design sector which currently includes an apartment in London, an Elizabethan house in Surrey, a Lincolnshire manor house and – in a demonstration of their ability to stay ahead of the times – a contemporary new build in South Yorkshire.
Sarah plays a major role in all aspects of the business, and made sure that when she left Leeds University with an honours degree she broadened her horizons in order to gain experience in other areas before heading back to Harrogate and the family firm.
This included a spell at the KLC interior design school in Chelsea Harbour and work experience with one of London’s top interior designers, but Sarah still claims it was working for her father at Woods which gave her the broadest and most valuable experience.
‘I learnt so much just by watching my father and learning as I went along,’ she says. ‘I feel as passionate about the business as my father and just as I have learnt from him, so he now learns from me. We care so much about the reputation we have built up over 116 years that we will go out of our way to do everything possible to please a customer – often beyond the call of duty.’
Sarah has brought a freshness to Woods’ interior design element which draws on tradition to create a style which is progressive and modern.
‘I don’t have any specific style but what our team and I try to achieve is both practical and visually exciting, comfortable and unique to every individual,’ she says. ‘Traditional needn’t be old fashioned. You can create the Country House style but with a touch of real glamour. Old floral patterns are back again only this time in bold colours. I think the trick is to create a look that remains timeless and isn’t victim of the phrase ‘here today, gone tomorrow’. We base our business on trust. Although value for money is important to us and our customers, money is not our motivation. We simply love what we do.
‘Above all, my aim is to maintain the standards and traditions of the past combined with trends, designs and fashions of the future. Standing still is not our style. It’s not an option.’

Heather Dixon

Yorkshire Life June 2011 Article

Yorkshire Life have published an article in their June 2011 edition which this post has been taken from. To visit the new Woods of Harrogate website please click on the link www.woodsofharrogate.com

Home and abroad

Times are changing for one of Europe’s most exclusive linen stores as Heather Dixon discovers.

Maybe it’s a little surprising if not a mystery to some in this age of seven-day-a-week high street shopping that Woods, the long established linen shop in Harrogate, doesn’t open for business at the weekend.

But perhaps it should be expected as a mark of one of the most successful family businesses in Yorkshire established more than a century ago and known for its commitment to high standards of service and the goods its sells.

A new generation of the Woods family is bringing marked change to the business shaped over the last 50 years by William Woods. His daughter, a new mother, Sarah Richardson, is not only talking about opening up a second shop in London but also a global vision for the company.

Sarah has grown up surrounding by beautiful fabrics, the highest quality textiles and the most luxurious soft furnishing accessories on which Woods has built its reputation. She has travelled the world searching for them. Working for her father and Woods has given her the broadest and most valuable experience. ‘I feel as passionate about the business as my father and, just as I have learned from him, so now he learns from me,’ says Sarah.

‘There is massive world-wide potential for Woods but we also need to refine what we have and develop slowly. I am looking to launch my own bed linen collection, for example. It’s about applying and developing the skills we have. I am always looking at new things and new ideas which will take the business forward.’

Potential global success for Woods is huge through the internet, says Sarah. Their website already attracts international business. Last month it received orders from Australia for Merino wool blankets and regularly supplies to the US, the Far East, South America and Europe.

Her father is one of only a handful of people in the UK to be a Fellow of the British Institute of Interior Design, who has led the company’s comprehensive interiors design service which has clients around the country. There is a skilled team who hand-sew soft furnishings, curtains and upholstery and there are experts in antiques, fine art, gilding, wood carving and decorative plasterwork.

‘What our team and I try to achieve is practical and visually exciting, comfortable and unique to every individual,’ says Sarah. ‘Traditional needn’t be old fashioned. You can create country house style but with a touch of real glamour. Old floral patterns are back again only this time in bold colours. I think the trick is to create a look that remains timeless and isn’t victim of the phrase ‘here today, gone tomorrow’.

‘We base our business on trust. Although value for money is important to us and our customers, money is not our motivation. We simply love what we do. Above all, my aim is to maintain the standards and traditions of the past combined with trends, designs and fashions of the future. Standing still is not our style. It’s not an option.’

Sarah’s father welcomes change and the potential for greater international success but not at the expense of lower standards. ‘I believe it’s both important and inspiring to have new blood and enthusiasm to drive the business forward- especially when commitment to maintaining standards is deep rooted. In the case of a family company like ours, it is,’ says William Woods.

‘In particular, I know that marketing via the web is crucial to our future and, with the help of the younger, web-literate generation, I feel this is an area that we are now in a strong position to develop further.

‘Although the new website was only launched very recently, orders are coming in from Japan, Australia, the USA and the Middle East as well as from our European neighbours and, of course, within the UK. We shall be monitoring this situation carefully with a view to growing our market in key locations. I certainly support the idea of opening a shop in London and I think the USA and Middle East may have particular potential for online sales. However, alongside all this we must remain focused on the all important business we have here in Harrogate.’

www.woodsofharrogate.com

Woods of Harrogate Yorkshire Post Article

The following article has been wriiten and published by the Yorkshire Post this month:

A name woven in tradition           

EYE FOR IDEAS: William Woods runs the 116-year-old family business.

Published on Monday 18 April 2011 00:00

// AT HOME WITH: William Woods, the owner of Woods of Harrogate.

William Woods inherited the family business, Woods of Harrogate, at the age of 17. Before taking up  the reins, he served an apprenticeship with a famous linen manufacturing company in Northern Ireland where he gained extensive technical knowledge on all aspects of the manufacturing process, from spinning and weaving to bleaching and dying. He then went to London, trained as an interior designer and subsequently worked at Heal and Son.

William is a member of the British Institute of Interior Designers. He presides over Woods, which is 116 years old and celebrated as one of the finest and most comprehensive linen shops in Europe. Its Interior Design Department is managing a wide range of projects, including an apartment in London, an Elizabethan house in Surrey, a manor house in Lincolnshire and a contemporary new-build in South Yorkshire.

Woods of Harrogate Limited is at Prince Albert Row, 65/67 Station Parade, Harrogate. Tel: 01423 530 111, www.woodsofharrogate.com

Describe your style.

At Woods I work with a young team of designers whose aim is to create schemes that look like they have evolved over a period of time. A home environment should be relaxed, comfortable and welcoming and should never look like it has been self-consciously “designed”. While period and modern classic reflects my personal style, I believe that a successful scheme is one that is sympathetic to the house, reflects the owners aspirations and works with their lifestyle – and, of course, their budget.

Where does your inspiration come from?

I consider myself fortunate in that I travel all over the world to seek out the finest linens there are and to make sure that products we stock in Woods are unique. Wherever I go, I am inspired by the culture, the architecture, fashion – in short, everything around me. My family tell me I never switch off. Whether I am eating out in a restaurant, watching a play or a film, or simply out for a stroll in the country, it’s second nature to observe and file away in my head what I see.

Where do you shop for homeware?

Of course it’s Woods, because we sell just about everything you need for the home, from a traditional linen dishcloth or glass cloth for the kitchen to lovely china and glass for the dining table and the finest towels, bedding and bed linen. We even sell upholstery and antiques. However, of course I enjoy looking elsewhere and count Mulberry Hall in York and Liberty in London amongst my favourite UK haunts. When I’m travelling, I love to visit the Apple Store in Shanghai and Armani in San Francisco.

Are there  any designers/collections you’re excited about right now?

There are several:

Fox Linton – No 9 collection comprises Polka dot, floral and paisley prints in bold fresh colourways and has a lovely cottage feel.

Colefax – Larsen Collection 2011, with its contemporary metallic weaves, geometric prints and stripes in muted colourways.

Pierre Frey – Nomad Collection features heavy tapestry weaves in vibrant colours – it’s continental in style but warm and homely too.

Zimmer Rohde – (Ardecora) Michelangelo Collection is a stunning collection in plain and patterned velvets and very dramatic.

What is your favourite piece of furniture and why?

I have a hand-carved, marble-topped console table, Louis XV1 style, which I inherited from my parents. It’s probably not my most valuable possession but it gives me pleasure and has sentimental value. It’s pieces like this that give a home its personality.

Where is your ideal home?

Right now, it’s a lovely cottage in High Birstwith, just outside Harrogate. My wife and I spotted it recently – it’s our dream home! I’m a Yorkshire man but my mother was Greek and I love sailing so I’d also be very happy having a boat of my own to sail around the Greek islands.

Your interiors wish list?

Fortunately, as we are so busy, we never seem to get around to decorating our own home, so my wife and I would love to redecorate our sitting room. We would start by throwing everything out apart from our special antiques and paintings.

What is the best item you’ve ever bought for your home?

It is a specially commissioned painting of the Pump Rooms in Harrogate by the well-known artist, Jake Sutton.

How do you relax at the end of the day?

I love to eat out with friends and family. I’m an avid reader, so sitting down with a good book and a glass of wine makes me content and, in the summer months, my idea of relaxation is watching (not playing!) a good game of cricket.

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Weddings at Woods of Harrogate

Weddings are in the air and fine linen specialist, Woods of Harrogate is pleased to announce that the wedding gift list service is now available online. For those who live close by their unique Harrogate shop, Woods’ in store wedding list gift service has long been a popular choice; now Woods’ wedding list service is available to everyone.

By opening a list at Woods, a couple can look forward to starting married life in style. Whether a guest is looking for something wildly extravagant or for a small token gift to mark the occasion, with such an extensive collection of the finest quality linens to choose from, a Woods wedding list is guaranteed to provide inspirational ideas.

Of course, Woods’ experienced consultants are on hand, ready to help anyone compiling a list make all the right choices. Once online, the list can be accessed day or night, so both bride and groom and their families can monitor its progress and gifts can be added at will. Woods are always flexible in their approach and guests selecting from a list can purchase online, by telephone, email or fax, or by visiting the store in person.  Just as the bride and groom, guests can look forward to receiving a high standard of personal service.

… And, when the big day finally comes along, naturally Woods will make sure that the gifts are wrapped up beautifully and delivered wherever they need to go.  All everyone else has to do is celebrate!

Woods of Harrogate Press Release

Established in 1895, Woods of Harrogate has long been celebrated by those in the know as one of the finest and most comprehensive sources for fine linens in Europe.  A thriving family business, Woods is one of those rare gems that has not only withstood the chain store onslaught on the High Street, but has grown from strength to strength alongside it. Now, Woods of Harrogate’s unrivalled collection of luxury bedding, kitchen, dining and bathroom textiles is available online at the click of a button.

Whether you are looking for the best quality dishcloth, the plumpest, softest, most comfortable pillow, a super-sized bath sheet in that perfect shade of blue, or even some bespoke linen for your yacht, Woods is where you will find it. Take a trip to their unique shop, located in the lovely spa town of Harrogate and you might also be tempted to invest in one of their traditional handmade beds, or to treat yourself to something you’ll treasure from the unique selection of sleepwear and gowns, luxurious bathroom and bedroom accessories, gorgeous home fragrances and original hand-picked gifts you’ll find there.  No matter if you have £5 or £5,000 in your pocket to spend, you’ll be sure to leave with one of Woods’ distinctive carrier bags in hand.

Woods of Harrogate are careful to select only the very best products available and are proud to have been chosen by leading providers of luxury linens, Frette and Pratesi, as one of only a handful of UK retail stockists.  For the ultimate sleep experience, consider teaming Woods exquisite 600 thread count cotton bed linen or cool, pure linen sheets with their exclusive handmade luxury 100% white goose down duvets and pillows and finish with a gorgeously soft, cashmere-lined faux fur throw.

Led by William Woods, grandson of the founder and Fellow of the British Institute of Interior Design and Sarah Woods, talented young designer and 5th generation family member, Woods offer an experienced interior design service and are able to undertake schemes from the simple and understated to the most complex and elaborate.  Their in-house workshop is manned by a team of highly skilled craftspeople, producing hand-sewn curtains and furnishings, upholstery and restoration upholstery to an exceptional standard. Further services include gilding, woodcarving and decorative plasterwork. Woods also manage a highly personal wedding gift list service and can provide gift vouchers to any value both in-store and online – a welcome gift for anyone, not least a budding bride-to-be.

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Taking Care of Your Luxury Linen

How to care for your luxury linens:

Dry Cleaning or Washing in Water

Most luxury linens can be washed in water. Dirty linen should be washed as soon as possible as this is better for the fabric.

Luxury linens made from plant fibres ( cotton, linen, etc..)

These types of fibres can be washed in water regularly but they can be susceptible to shrinkage.

Luxury Linens made from Animal-Derived fibres (silk, wool, etc..)

The safest and simplest way to care for these types of linens is to have them professionally cleaned. These linens must be washed in water gently and by hand if possible. If a washing machine is used it should have a delicate cycle and a temperature setting of 30° C or less. Wool and silk require careful care when drying and ironing. If you do not have the correct equipment, patience (essential!) or time then it is suggested you take your linens to a professional cleaner as too high of a temperature or excessive spinning can damage them seriously.

Luxury Linens made from Blended Fabrics

Blended fabrics can be washed in water as long you stick to the method stated for the most delicate fibre according to the following list:

Cotton – Linen – Silk – Wool

Any fabrics with more than three fibres should be dry-cleaned.

Luxury Linen Shrinkage

All natural fabrics shrink after they have been washed in water. This can vary from four to ten percent depending on the fibre and the water temperature. The colder the water the less the shrinkage and the less the potential harm to your luxury linen. Certain luxury linens allow for normal shrinkage. The most susceptible fibre for shrinkage is Wool.

Luxury Linen Article Sorting

It is always recommended to sort your linens by the different fibres (cotton, linen, wool, silk), colours (whites, light colours and dark colours) and also by the type (towels, sheets and tablecloths for example). Avoid including synthetic fibres and any articles that can damage your luxury linens with any metal parts such as zippers.

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Washing in the Washing Machine

Any article with lace or embroidering is very delicate and should be enclosed large thin pillowcase or cotton bag.

The washing machine must be good working order and be capable of operating at the required temperatures and the desired washing cycles:

Whites:  50°/60°C

Colours: 30°/40°C

Delicate Fabrics: Cold water /30°C

Cold final rinse

Pre-soaking

When the wash cycle is completed the laundry should be removed immediately and shaken to minimise wrinkles. The washer drum should never be completely filled.

Temperatures

It is always best to use the lowest possible temperature.

The washing cycle should be selected using these guide lines:

Cotton and Linen: Whites at 60°C Colours at 40°C. These are the maximum temperatures and if they are lightly soiled then use 40°C for whites and 30°C for colours. For a more intense or cleaner wash then pre-soak the  laundry instead of increasing the temperature of the water. Remember to use maximum temperatures only on the hardest to clean items.

First Washing

Any household linen should be washed prior to using for the first time as fabrics do not come already washed. The first wash is extremely important as this will determine the future beauty of the fabric. The articles must not be folded when they are loaded into the machine. The articles should be pre-soaked in cold water with a small amount of detergent. The washing machine should then be run at a low temperature again with a small amount of detergent. The final rinse should be in cold water.

Wedding Lists

Where shall we have our Wedding List is often just another decision to make on the road to “tying the knot”?

If you live in the Harrogate area, (and even if you aren’t so fortunate, the website is almost as good!) Woods of Harrogate is the most amazing shop. It is one of the few remaining traditional retailers left in the UK and well worth a detour.

A Weding List from Woods of Harrogate is the Perfect Start

The best thing about having your wedding list at Woods of Harrogate is that there is so much variety under one roof, and it is not the run of the mill stuff that you find in all the big chain stores.

Where to start? That may be the most difficult decision to make! Well, the bed linen is “the finest” – Frette must be the last word in luxury and with so many other makes to choose from, even the cheaper ranges are of a lovely quality. But don’t stop there because up on the second floor where the beds are “dressed” in all their splendour are cashmere throws, merino wool blankets, cushions, and the best pillow in the world.

Also upstairs are the towels in every colour you can think of, together with all the tempting little bathroom accessories that you didn’t know you needed, and some luxury toiletries thrown in for good measure. (I won’t mention the adorable baby towels, blankets and the dearest little bootees, may be not for the wedding list!)

Then you can look at all the kitchen essentials, things you need but all arranged in tempting groups so that it is easy to choose your favourite colour scheme. If you need fine table linen, there is that too, and gorgeous runners and napkins for the Christmas table.

The wedding list can be substantial, because there is so much more that can be included, glassware, tableware, silver, just lots and lots of tempting things.

My daughter and her fiancée had a wonderful time being let loose with all this to choose from. They even included a beautiful antique tea caddy on their list, which was something really special and just part of another section of this amazing shop.  As far as they are concerned it was the ideal place to have their list and would highly recommend the experience. The staff can’t do enough for you, which is always a bonus in this day and age!

The Best Duvet in the World

How to select the Best Duvet

Since they were first introduced into the UK in the 1960s, duvets have gradually replaced traditional sheets and blankets. Today most people prefer to use duvets, not only because they are warm and light but also bed making is so much easier, a few quick shakes in the morning and it ‘s done.

Duvets are available with so many different natural or synthetic fillings, choosing the right one for your requirements can be daunting and finding stores with knowledgeable staff is not always easy. At Woods of Harrogate, our sales team are all fully trained to explain the different qualities of duvets and why buying the best quality duvets you can afford, is so important.

Natural filled duvets can look very similar but prices differ greatly, so what is the difference?

Starting with the cambric case, these vary in quality, the best ones being densely woven cotton cambric constructed in boxes with walls between to hold the filling in place. The walls are needed to stop cold spots, some cheap duvets are just sewn through, and this creates thin areas with no filling where heat escapes. Next the filling, this is usually goose feathers, goose down or a combination of the two. Adding feathers to a duvet makes it cheaper but also heavier. Top quality duvets are filled only with pure white goose down from geese bred in the coldest parts of Europe and Canada. These birds are left to mature until the down is at its prime to ensure the lightest softest down possible. Some duvets are filled with down from birds bred for their meat, these birds are killed before their feathers mature, this smaller down does not have the same “loft”, so will not feel as soft and will not last as long as it breaks down much more quickly.

Woods of Harrogate have a full range of top quality white goose down duvets in various tog ratings (tog ratings are the warmth values, the higher the tog the warmer the duvet). These include, our luxury 13.5 tog Canadian snow goose down duvet for cold winter nights, our four seasons Hungarian white goose down duvets in 4.5 tog summer weight and 9 tog spring/autumn weight (these are sold separately but can be clipped together to give a full 13.5 tog winter weight). We also have duvets filled with silk or wool; these are a good alternative for people who are allergic to feathers.

Stop Fighting in Bed!

The latest addition to our choice of white goose down duvets is “The Perfect Partner Duvet”. After listening to couples trying to decide the warmth needed when choosing a duvet together, we commissioned our German manufacturer to make a duvet to suit partners who require different tog ratings. One half of this wonderfully soft and light pure white goose down duvet, is a medium 9 tog and the other half is a full 13.5 tog. This ensures both partners have a comfortable night’s sleep and reduces bedtime fights! We have been amazed at how common this problem is as “The Perfect Partner Duvet” introduced 18 months ago, is now our best selling duvet.

All Woods of Harrogate duvets are made in Germany from the finest white goose down encased in top quality walled cambric cases and have a 15 year guarantee.

The Best Dishcloth in the World

Wood’s Famous Linen Dishcloths

When William Ernest Woods opened his shop in 1895 his aim was to build a reputation for selling only the finest quality household linens available. From sheets and blankets to dusters and floor cloths, only the best were good enough to be put on the shelves of his Harrogate shop. If he couldn’t find an item to meet his exacting standards, he would find a manufacturer to make it for him.

Even the humble dishcloth had to be worthy of the Woods label. After trying several which he was not happy with the quality and performance of, he travelled to Ireland to find a manufacturer to make a linen dishcloth to his own specification. It had to be highly absorbent, long lasting and keep its whiteness. Once he was happy that these entire requirements had been met, he placed his first order and the famous Woods dishcloth was born. Customers soon realised just how good the Woods linen dishcloth was and it became a kitchen essential in many homes throughout Yorkshire.

That was 100 years ago this year and today Woods of Harrogate sell thousands of these highly absorbent linen dishcloths to our loyal customers both at home and abroad. They are sent all over the world to customers who tell us they cannot find anything to compare with the qualities of the Woods dishcloth anywhere else.

Woods linen dishcloth is far more absorbent than cotton, so mops up spills and splashes leaving work tops dry and smear free. It can be washed at a high temperature, if required, and will last for several months, maintaining its original whiteness throughout.

Thousands of satisfied customers throughout the world have used the Woods linen dishcloths for generations. If you have never tried one, in its centenary year, why not discover the secrets of the best dishcloth in the world. We know you won’t be disappointed and will never want to use anything else!

P S They are great in the bathroom too!