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    Established in 1869, Whaleys have years of experience supplying fabrics for both large commercial jobs and personal projects alike. With a huge range of options available, we are sure to have the right fabric for your needs.

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About Whaleys

Whaleys was established in 1869 by Mr Samuel Whaley, about whom not a great deal is known. The activities of his enterprise at that time were silk and jute weaving, with one floor processing textile sacks and bags.

The original premises were off Leeds Road in Bradford, West Yorkshire, before moving to Bolton road in 1908, finally taking over its present site, Harris Court Mills in 1973.

Whaleys are a family firm, since Harry Jowett, who took over the reins in 1900, was the great-grandfather of the present Managing Director.

Mr E Gilmore
Mr E Gilmore
29/02/2024
Excellent on every metric. Prompt to answer the phones and answer questions knowledgeably. Very prompt dispatch and delivery. Competitive pricing. Excellent quality products, and a superb range.
Cath Bull
Cath Bull
19/02/2024
really pleased with fabric
Wendy Young
Wendy Young
19/02/2024
Ordered canvas to make stretchers for painting, arrived today. Very well packaged, exctly what I ordered and a fast service. Would have been useful to know it had been dispatched so I could watch out for delivery, but no problem. Looking forward to painting on it. RTS sculpture
Ray Clarke
Ray Clarke
19/02/2024
Website easy to negotiate. Goods delivered promptly.
Patrick McVeigh
Patrick McVeigh
08/02/2024
Alan Pergusey
Alan Pergusey
04/02/2024
Great service, and my order arrived promptly
Fashion Fusion CIC
Fashion Fusion CIC
02/02/2024
Items arrived quickly, well packaged and a fabulous selection of eco friendly materials to choose from. Communications have been excellent in the past when a parcel was lost by DPD and the issue was quickly resolved.
Mark Collins
Mark Collins
02/02/2024
Great service and products as always. Would highly recommend Whaleys to anyone.
Alison R Tyler
Alison R Tyler
01/02/2024
Alaways a rapid delivery and always just as described . Really good value fabrics Thanks you
pam law
pam law
01/02/2024