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Caitlin Maxwell Hughan is a dyer dedicated to strengthening farm-to-fibre connections by bridging the gap between farmers, manufacturers and designers. 
Caitlin promotes the use of locally sourced, traceable materials and provides solutions for designers and brands to integrate naturally dyed, UK grown and processed yarns into their work.

Based at Cockpit, Deptford, Caitlin sells naturally dyed yarns and takes on dye commissions for brands and research projects. Yarns are sourced from UK regenerative farms or deadstock, and dyes are derived from diverse sources, including urban foraging and restaurant waste. By fostering supply chain relationships, Caitlin aims to preserve crucial knowledge—such as fibre breed characteristics.

Aiming to bring the conversation back to yarn, Caitlin also uses hand-dyeing techniques like space-dyeing to create unique patterns and highlight low-impact practices.

Graduated from Central Saint Martins (2015) and the Royal College of Art (2023), 
Caitlin works from her dye studio at Cockpit Studios in London, supported by the Worshipful Company of Dyers.
Caitlin was previously a recipient of the Grant-Turnstone Award thanks to the generous support of Holly Loftus & Daisy Tempest.








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