About Us
Our Story
Our Journey
Small World's exciting journey started with only a dream and a suitcase packed full of fabric samples. Almost three decades later, Henry Rawson's unwavering passion and drive has shaped the business into a flourishing and formidable team. We are proud to be one of the leading textiles design, manufacturing and sourcing companies in the world.
Established in 1994, Small World has now grown to be a go-to for the latest textiles and tabletop innovative, expert cateogry understanding and unsurpassed product quality. This is all underpinned with a steadfast commitment to safeguard the environment through our various sustainability programmes.
1993
Henry heads to Hong Kong to pursue his dream
1997
Set up Weihai office
2002
Success of first manufacturing partnership
2003
Small World’s 1st trade show
2006
Design & build of Interman factory
2006
Set up South Africa office
2007
First sourcing office established for Dunelm
2010
Set up Canada office
2011
2nd phase of solar panel & investment of carbon offset
2012
Set up Australia office
2013
Set up UK office
2013
Bluebellgray brand launched globally
2014
Set up Germany office
2014
Product Category Expansion - Tabletop
2014
Set up New Zealand office
2014
MM Linen brand launched in New Zealand & Australia
2014
Carbon Neutral status achieved
2016
Sustainable fabric packaging launched
2018
Sainsbury’s recycled curtain launched
2020
Helped in COVID crisis, providing 27 million masks to SA, Canada and UK
2021
Avalana brand launched
2022
Pure Table Top achieves B CORP Certification
2022
John Lewis recycled bedding launched
2023
Purer recycled tabletop launching...
2025
