Duncan Stewart

Duncan Stewart: personalised textiles and homeware from a Sussex family business

Duncan Stewart is a UK family business that has been trading since 1978 and describes itself as the home of personalised textiles and homeware. Its catalogue is built around towels, dressing gowns, bags, blankets and engraved gifts, with custom embroidery offered on most products. The company states that delivery is free when an order reaches £50 or more.

The operation is run by a Sussex-based team, according to the site, which combines traditional techniques with laser engraving, debossing and embroidery to finish its products.

Towels across several weights and ranges

The towel offer is organised into named ranges by fabric weight: 500gsm Egyptian, 600gsm Opulence, 650gsm Bliss Pima and 700gsm Boutique. Within these, the catalogue lists face cloths, guest and manicure towels, hand towels, bath towels, bath sheets, towel bales, roller and range towels, tea towels, baby towels, beach towels, hair turban towels and sarongs, hairdressing towels and novelty towels. The site presents the collection as 100% cotton and available in a range of sizes and colours.

Dressing gowns, bags and blankets

Robe designs include fleece dressing gowns, waffle bathrobes, shawl collar dressing gowns and children's bathrobes, made in cotton, polyester and waffle materials. Personalisation can add initials, names or special messages through embroidery.

The bag line covers faux leather holdalls, canvas holdalls, wash bags, gym bags, fishing bags and luggage tags, using canvas, recycled fabrics and faux leather. Blankets are grouped into So Soft, Sherpa lined, hooded and picnic blankets, with embroidery options for names, initials or designs.

Sport, spa and professional use

A dedicated sport and spa section brings together massage couch covers, spa bathrobes, salon and spa towels, spa footwear, headbands and spa accessories, alongside golf towels and sport and gym towels. These items are aimed at gym, spa and home use, and most can be personalised with a name or initials.

Gifts by occasion and for children

Gifting is organised by occasion and recipient: Valentine's, wedding and anniversary; Mother's Day; Easter; Father's Day; teacher gifts; Christmas; birthdays; newborn and baby shower; christening; retirement; university and school; housewarming; and presents for him, her, kids, grandparents, outdoor lovers, pets and sport and gym enthusiasts. A newer option allows customers to upload a photo.

For children, the range includes baby towels, kids logo towels, kids bathrobes and ponchos, kids blankets and kids gifts, such as engraved snack bowls and Sherpa-lined hoodies.

Engraved homeware and business orders

Homeware spans bathroom, kitchen and dining pieces, with laser-engraved glassware, wooden items, slate and enamel products such as bowls, trays, mugs and glasses. Finishing options include laser engraving, debossing and embroidery, and the company positions these pieces for birthdays, weddings and corporate events, including logo and special-design work. A separate trade entry point on the site addresses business buyers.

The catalogue also includes a sale section of reduced customer favourites, which the site notes is subject to limited stock.