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Inspired by playful tones associated with the jovial character of a children’s playground, ‘Adventure Playground’ combines multiple textures that bring a touch of the outdoors in.

Welcome Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2018, ‘Ultra Violet’ using this collection of elegant fabrics that bring a new lease of life and a dramatic pop of colour to any interior.

Bring the lushness of spring into your home to produce an English country garden feel with Ian Mankin 'Millennial Rose'.

We have been asked, “What makes your ginghams look so different from other brands – Ian Mankin’s look much more subtle”.

Welcome the warmer weather and bring joy into your life this spring with Ian Mankin 'Snowdrop Woodland'.

Spring into the New Year with this collection of sumptuous Ian Mankin fabrics inspired by Dulux's Colour of the Year 2018, 'Heart Wood'.

Transform your home into a luxurious winter wonderland this holiday season with 'Poinsettia Punch'.

Refresh the design of your home whilst introducing an ambience that is warm and restful with Ian Mankin 'Bonfire Nights'.

Intrigue your guests this autumn using this extremely unique and characterful palette of weathered Ian Mankin tones.

Inspired by the rural beauty of the Lancashire countryside, ‘Moorland Ramble’ naturally exudes a sense of comfort and opulence to provide any interior with a charming country house feel.

Enhance the natural beauty of your home by infusing it with this refreshing palette of Ian Mankin ‘Beach Hut Brights’.

Take Centre Court with this iconic Ian Mankin palette inspired by the spirit of Wimbledon.

Liven up your home’s look with unique Western inspired décor, using this compelling palette of Ian Mankin fabrics.

Strike a visual balance and create a setting that is perfectly harmonious with ‘Monochromatic Chic’.

Inspired by Pantone’s Colour of the Year 2017 ‘Greenery’, ‘Evergreen Bouquet’ is a quintessential choice for rejuvenating and revitalising the design of any home this spring.

Inject a fresh spring flair into your breakfast room to help you enjoy the most important meal of the day, using this collection of classic Ian Mankin fabrics.

Beat the winter blues with this elegant selection of Ian Mankin fabrics that infuse a touch of ‘Classic Beauty’ into your home.

Enter the New Year in style with Dulux’s Colour of the Year 2017 ‘Denim Drift’, using our fresh selection of Ian Mankin blues.

Deck your halls with a classic Christmas look this holiday season by introducing these charming array of fabrics into your home.

Bring the festivities and rustic charm of a winter getaway into your living space with these specially selected fabrics.

David Collinge, managing director of Ian Mankin fabrics says: ‘This year nautical and coastal schemes should be relaxed and informal, giving the impression of salty air and sandy feet – even if you live in the city.

On the way home from a cycling trip with friends I received a call from Megan Collinge to tell me that I was the winner of Ian Mankin’s Fabric Competition 2015, I was absolutely thrilled!

Fabric designers don’t always have the choice of whether to print or weave their fabrics.

Alys Bryan was the winner of our 2015 Fabric Design Competition – we loved the idea of using a dark navy for the swallows in Alys’ ‘Formation’ fabric ~ and then we introduced some more blues and naturals…

This year we thought it would be fun to show our Ian Mankin fans the design and manufacturing side of our business and get people involved in the making of fabric, so in January 2015 we launched our first Fabric Design Competition.