Last Nottingham lace mill weaves patterns for film and theatre
MYB Textiles Ltd is the world's last mill weaving patterned Nottingham lace on traditional looms. The Irvine Valley once hosted 20 lace mills that dominated local employment until the late 1970s, when European and Asian competition caused decline. Today the mill primarily serves the film, theatre, TV and entertainment industries.
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Published 18 Oct 2026, 06:00 UTC · Updated 18 Oct 2026, 06:40 UTC
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