Welcome WM Sugdens Ltd & DoubleTwo – Over 200 Years History in the Apparel Industry

Welcome to Kerry Daniels and WM Sugdens Ltd.  The Wakefield Shirt Group comprises of two businesses with a combined heritage of over 200 years in the apparel industry. These businesses are DoubleTWO and WM Sugdens.

DoubleTWO are a well-established shirtmaker, founded in 1940. Set up by Isaak Donner who came to Britain to escape Nazi persecution, the name has become synonymous with innovation and style, revolutionising the shirt making business. Inventing the replacement collar which gave them their name, and creating the world’s first man-made fibre shirt are just some of the achievements DoubleTWO has accomplished over its long and rich history. Continuing to go from strength to strength, the DoubleTWO shirt remains a tireless wardrobe staple.

WM Sugdens are one of the country’s foremost workwear and corporate clothing specialists. Established in 1869 from just one sewing machine in the back of a shop, William Sugden and his family grew the business opening factories all over Yorkshire. Supplying workwear and uniforms to the Emergency Services, as well as to a plethora of private sector industries, WM Sugdens offers an extensive range of clothing, as well as fully bespoke embroidery & uniform design.

Pictured is Kerry Daniels, Chief Financial Officer.  Please make sure you catch up with Kerry at the We Are Wakefield events, or connect on LinkedIn HERE.