Natalie Mumford BA (Hons)

The bespoke fabric and historic restoration projects, and the people I met working on these as an account manager remain one of the privileges of my life. The unique combination of creativity, technical expertise and problem solving is an exciting area to work in. As Director of Humphries Weaving, I am now entrusted with guiding the strategic direction and making commercial decisions that drive our company’s growth and evolution. This role truly reflects my commitment to leading our business into its next phase of success and to continue creating special and unique fabrics for our customers, as Richard Humphries intended when he set up in 1972. I am driven by a passion for respecting our heritage, innovating our capabilities and working with sustainable business practices, to see Humphries Weaving fabrics continue to be showcased and enjoyed in stunning interior settings.

“I retain a core desire to deliver distinguished fabrics for historic restorations and contemporary interior schemes through developing the talent of the Humphries Weaving team, whilst ensuring the business remains dynamic and prepared for future market demands.”      

After receiving a bursary award during my degree in Textile Design at Central Saint Martins, I was proud to later be invited to join the Worshipful Company of Weavers. I became a liveryman in 2022 and enjoy engaging with the Textile Committee and supporting initiatives for industry and weave design graduates throughout the UK. In addition to my responsibilities at Humphries Weaving, I am deeply invested in fostering cultural change and championing environmental and social responsibility initiatives at Sudbury Silk Mills. We became the first mill in the UK to achieve OEKO-TEX(r) STeP certification for sustainably produced textiles. I have enjoyed sharing our approach at the UKFT Sustainability in UK Textiles conference (2022 & 2023) to contribute to developing industry best practice.