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Monday 9am - 4:15pm Tuesday 9am - 4:15pm Wednesday 9am - 4:15pm Thursday 9am - 4:15pm Friday 9am - 4:15pm Saturday 9am - 4:15pm Sunday 11am - 2:45pm

Stead McAlpin and Company

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We have been manufacturing high quality furnishing fabrics continuously since 1835. As specialist pr

07/05/2026

Fresh off the press 🎨✨
Watching color come alive on our brand new digital pigment machine never gets old. Precision, vibrance, and detail in every pass. This is where ideas become fabric. 🔥🖨️

17/04/2026

A fresh look for Stead McAlpin — built around print, precision, and possibility.
Our new website is now live, making it easier to explore our fabric printing capabilities, discover what’s possible, and start your next project with confidence. From sampling to full production, everything is right at your fingertips.
Take a look — your next collection could start here. 👀

06/04/2026

A little Easter softness, layer by layer 🌸🐣
There’s something about this season—fresh starts, gentle details, and quiet beauty in the making.
A perfect reminder of the heritage and craftsmanship that is intrinsic to everything we do here at Stead McAlpin, blooming again this spring 🤍
If these find their way onto your moodboards, we’d love to hear from you.

13/03/2026

Last day of London Design Week ✨
We loved seeing our customer bring their beautiful fabrics to life with this stunning pop-up. A perfect celebration of colour, craftsmanship and timeless design.
We hope you managed to stop by and see the excellence of pattern and colour in person. Until next year, London Design Week! 🎨

12/03/2026

A highlight from London Design Week ✨ striking stripe design brought their booth to life, we are proud to help bring this print to production. Seeing our customers creativity realised at this scale - and in such a vibrant setting - is always a pleasure.
Bold pattern, rich colour, and craftmanship in every detail - exactly what the week is all about.

17/02/2026

Printing textiles since 1835.
At Stead McAlpin, heritage isn’t nostalgia... it’s a foundation for innovation.
Each design builds on generations of technical knowledge, refined for modern applications.
Timeless craftsmanship. Contemporary relevance.
Enquiries welcome.

16/12/2025

To all our valued customers, suppliers, friends and followers.

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your continued partnership and collaboration. This year has been nothing short of inspiring - we have created stunning fabrics, from the classic iconic patterns through to whole host of Newness that truly showcase the artistry of our craft.

Whether you’ve been with us for decades or have just joined the journey, we treasure each and every one of you as part of the Stead McAlpin family. In a time when the UK textile industry faces challenges, we find ourselves growing and innovating, finding new ways to reach our customers visions.

2026 promises exciting opportunities, and we can’t wait to continue producing some of the world’s finest printed textiles - something we’ve been passionate about since 1835!

Wishing you all a wonderful, joyful, very Merry Christmas and a fabulous New Year.

Warmest wishes,

The Team at Stead McAlpin.

11/11/2025

Brightening up a soggy day in Carlisle with a pop of colour from our Kingfisher & Waterlilies print, in tranquil aqua on luxurious velvet, paired with the radiant yellow Florence design.

Using our state of the art vat digital printer, these fabrics showcase an exceptional depth of colour and detail in every thread, ensuring these designs remain vivid and true for years to come.

30/01/2025

With January coming to a close, we are craving some Spring vibes. Nothing beats the beautiful colours of Spring, courtesy of the flowers of course. But everyone knows the fresh green of newly sprouted leaves is the true sign of the change in seasons! …But since Spring is still a little way off, here is a selection of leafy colours to satisfy your need for green! Of course we had to include some pink too, because to quote Glinda: ‘Pink Goes Good With Green.’ 💚🩷

15/01/2025

Can you guess where we are this week? Starting off 2025 by exploring some of the best design brands in the world! January can be bleak and so this is a much needed injection of creativity and colour for all of us in the design industry! Happy !

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Carlisle
CA26BT

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4:15pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:15pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:15pm
Thursday	9am - 4:15pm
Friday	9am - 4:15pm
Saturday	9am - 4:15pm
Sunday	11am - 2:45pm

Website

http://www.steadmcalpin.co.uk/

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