Redwood – a Proud British Healthcare Mattress Manufacturer
Published 10th February 2025
Here at Redwood, we’re proud to be part of a British manufacturing sector that is respected around the world. Britain was the birthplace of the industrial revolution in 1760, and we’ve been leading the way in manufacturing quality ever since.
Today, the UK manufacturing industry is worth over £518 billion annually and provides around 7.3 million jobs. We may only be the sixth largest economy, but we’re the fourth largest exporter, with our reputation helping Britain excel in the global markets.
Worldwide respect
These remarkable export figures are due in large part to the strength of Britain’s reputation around the world for producing first class products made to the very highest standards. The Barclays Made in Britain report found that almost 40% of those surveyed around the world thought that British made products were manufactured to a higher quality, rising to an impressive 66% in markets such as India and China.
In fact, worldwide consumers are so impressed with British made products that they’re prepared to pay a significant premium for them. The Barclays report shows that buyers in India, the UAE and the USA were willing to pay at least 10% extra for British products.
A strong appetite for British goods
Summing up the report, James Binns, Global Head of Trade and Working Capital at Barclays Corporate Banking, said:
“As the UK enters a new era on the international stage, our research highlights that there is strong appetite for British-made products all over the world. These consumers perceive British goods to be higher quality and better value for money, demonstrating international respect for UK-made products.”
Graham Stuart MP, the Minister for Exports at the Department for International Trade agreed, saying:
“Barclays’ report shines a light on the value of the British brand to global consumers.”
A proud British healthcare mattress manufacturer
At Redwood, we work hard to meet the high standards expected of British manufacturers. From global fabric sourcing of technical textiles, through world-class design, development and quality compliance, to skilled manufacturing of healthcare mattresses, every one of our team is committed to maintaining standards at every stage.
A Redwood healthcare mattress is trusted by both public sector and private healthcare providers across the globe, who demand the very best for their patients. Whether it’s a white-label healthcare mattress for leading medical suppliers or one of our own Verituss pressure-relief healthcare mattresses , everything that leaves our Skelmersdale factory undergoes rigorous quality checks to ensure the very best for each and every customer.
Standing proud
As the UK embarks on an exciting new journey, outside of the European Union, British manufacturing quality perceptions are more important than they have ever been. As the Government negotiates new trade deals with the United States, Europe, China and other key markets, it is down to companies like Redwood to show the world what British manufacturers have to offer through consistent, dependable quality and the highest standards of service.
We must continue to demonstrate the kind of world-leading ideas and innovation that sparked the industrial revolution over 250 years ago, proving that British ingenuity and creativity are unrivalled on the global stage.
They may just look like any other healthcare mattress, but to the team at Redwood, they are the culmination of two and a half centuries of proud British manufacturing and the determination to uphold Britain’s unique reputation around the world.
To learn more about British made healthcare mattresses and the full Redwood range, get in touch with our team today. See for yourself why British goods continue to be recognised for their quality worldwide.
