Stop by to find out about what we've been up to and what we are interested in. From new products to old favourites and interesting concepts to fun competitions there's always something going on. If you have any ideas you think might inspire one of the team to put pen to paper we'd love to hear from you!
With sustainability being an increasing concern and fast fashion continually green washing customers about their manufacturing practices. As consumers we're finding ways to make changes to our own wardrobes and habits.
With a little patience and determination you can learn how to extend the life of your beloved clothes and accessories. Repairing what you already own can be enjoyable and become a meditative and soothing process. The possibilities of mending are endless and it feels particularly rewarding!
Posted on May 26, 2022
Natalia Augustyniak
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It is competition time!
Along with our current Seconds Sale and Make do and Mend customisation packs, we've decided it is time for a creative competition, with the emphasis on presenting your finished project with an imaginative photograph.
Posted on May 26, 2022
Natalia Augustyniak
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At Turtle Doves, sustainability is what we do, it’s in our company DNA. Our customers love that we upcycle cashmere jumpers but that’s just one element of how we try our best to be kind and respectful to the planet, to our customers, to our employees and self-employed seamstresses and to our local community.
Posted on October 22, 2021
Graham Holbrook
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If you love to get creative with beautiful fabrics we may have just the thing for you! Over the years we have spent lots of our spare time enjoying making things from odd bits and pieces and it struck us that you might be keen to have a go too. So, we've put together some boxes of cashmere, velvet and buttons...
Posted on February 17, 2021
Kate Holbrook
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At Turtle Doves we hold some core values. Everything we make needs to be beautifully made, practical and have a low impact on the environment. Great qualities in any gift in our humble opinion.
So, if you're gifting a Turtle Doves product here's how to enjoy the experience and make sure you're the most popular gifter around the tree this year!
Posted on November 17, 2020
Kate Holbrook
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One of our company mottos is 'necessity is the mother of invention' and many of our products seem to arrive with us in unexpected ways. This all started when we were thinking about the effect lockdown was having, especially with regard to some having more time than usual. We honestly didn't know how this new idea would be received and I have to admit to being a bit nervous... but boy, did those who joined in show us what they thought of it...
Posted on September 17, 2020
Kate Holbrook
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As a business which specialises in recycling post consumer waste we have always been challenged by the items which fail our stringent quality checks. It is natural, when you reuse discarded items, that there are inherent faults and they do sometimes slip by our diligent cutters and machinists. Of course these people are still paid for their work and when the fault is picked up in QC we put the item by and get our thinking caps on...
Posted on April 09, 2020
Kate Holbrook
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The last three weeks have been very strange for everyone; we hope that things are going as well as possible for you. We've been thinking about all our friends and thought we'd update you on the news from TD HQ. The picture above wasn't taken very long ago but I'm already looking at it longingly...
Posted on March 31, 2020
Kate Holbrook
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We are often asked about how to care for cashmere. It is such a lovely, soft fabric and if you google how to look after it the care advice can be a bit daunting; don't be alarmed though; looking after your Turtle Doves purchase is a lot simpler than you may think...
Posted on March 13, 2020
Kate Holbrook
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It’s today! National Random Act of Kindness day... A kind gesture, whether a smile, a compliment, a bit of extra help or an unexpected gift could be the thing that makes the world of difference to the recipient in that moment...
Posted on February 17, 2020
Kate Holbrook
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Here at Turtle Doves we think it's important to feel warm on the inside as well as on the outside. That’s why we are excited to announce an offer for Random Acts of Kindness day on the 17th February. Here it is; spend £26 or more and if you're up for it you can add a pair of Random Act of Kindness Gloves to your order for free... all you have to do is give them away!
Posted on February 05, 2020
Kate Holbrook
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We always love this time of year when we look forward and get creative about what new goodies we'll have online soon.
This year is particularly exciting because we finally created a product with pockets and we really love it!...
Posted on January 24, 2020
Kate Holbrook
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