Our Impact
Thoughtfully made. Carefully sourced. Proudly British.
At Hug Rug, we try to do good where we can, be that to people, the planet, or both! From design to delivery, our mission is to help you make thoughtful choices that feel good — and do good. Thoughtful and sustainable living isn’t easy but we’re committed to continuous assessment and development of all our processes with the aim of improving our environmental impact every year. Below are a few headlines of the good work we’re already doing:
A Simple Story
Hug Rug was born out of the desire to create natural and sustainably focused products for your home. As part of a wider textile family – Phoenox Textiles – that have over 70 years’ experience in the British market, we’re constantly applying our knowledge to create functional products to suit your style.
With practical innovation at the core of our thinking, we devise every product and craft the vast mjority here in the UK so that you can enjoy thoughtful living.
Its All About Family
Our family established Phoenox Textiles in 1954. Jack Mosley was a local weaver who began by making fabric for bus seats and traditional hearth rugs that were woven from locally sourced wool, acrylic, and cotton from Lancashire. A true family business, Jack’s son, David, focused on production, new products and securing new contracts. He is well remembered by staff that still work here for his renditions of ‘Oh Danny Boy’ as he toured the factory. Having started with just ten staff the company now employs over 200 people across its two locations. Phoenox is now managed by a third generation of the family - Adrian, Charles and Liz Mosley who had the brilliant idea of bringing our lovely products direct you through Hug Rug, now with a 4th generation recently joining the team we hope to bring you even more fabulous products.
Sustainable By Design
- We’re proud to be a zero waste to landfill business and we have new solar panels being installed at our Huddersfield mill in 2026, which will allow us to generate our own electricity.
- All of our Hug Rugs and Eco-Washable Rugs are machine washable at 30ºC, helping reduce water and energy use at home.
- Many of our ranges are made using 100% recycled materials, including plastic bottles and recycled cotton, giving waste a second life.
- Continuously researching new design techniques and manufacturing processes to lessen our impact every year, including investing in the latest energy-efficient machinery
What We Recycle Every Year
4.8 million recycled cotton t-shirts become yarn for our tufted rugs
11.4 million recycled plastic bottles are turned into soft yet durable fibres
147 tonnes of industrial plastic waste is reused for our rubber mat backings
From West Yorkshire to the world
It all began in Huddersfield in 1954, with local weaver Jack Mosley, who made high-quality fabric for bus seats and traditional hearth rugs from Yorkshire wool and Lancashire cotton. Jack's son, David, focused on all things production and business, and together they formed Phoenox Textiles. We're proud to say that this strong sense of family continues to this day with the third and fourth generations of the Mosley family being at the helm of the business.
West Yorkshire has always been at the heart of the UK's textile industry and that heritage is infused throughout our business, with our 150 strong modern workforce coming from generations of local textile workers. Their 'money can't buy' knowledge, experience and skills are those passed down from father and mother to son and daughter.
Father and son duo, Jack and David Mosley, formed Phoenox Textiles all the way back in 1954.
Hug Rug was formed in 2007 with aim of creating natural and sustainably-focused products for your home.
Over 18 years later, we're still selling Hug Rugs that enhance your home and help the planet!
1970 saw the creation of the first-ever machine-washable rug.
The Hug Rug range and team expanded, with over 150 people working at our Huddersfield factory, all making washable rugs for thoughtful living.
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Father and son duo, Jack and David Mosley, formed Phoenox Textiles all the way back in 1954.
1970 saw the creation of the first-ever machine-washable rug.
Hug Rug was formed in 2007 with aim of creating natural and sustainably-focused products for your home.
The Hug Rug range and team expanded, with over 150 people working at our Huddersfield factory, all making washable rugs for thoughtful living.
Over 18 years later, we're still selling Hug Rugs that enhance your home and help the planet!
A Hug That Goes Further
Every product we create is designed to feel good — for your home, the planet, and the communities we care about. Whether it’s through circular design, ethical manufacturing, or charitable giving, Hug Rug is here to make a real difference, one step at a time.
