About PT Winchester

PT Winchester has been serving the Heavy Textile Industry for sixty years, being established in 1964 by it's founder Philip Winchester supplying Braided Nylon Cord.

When Philip retired in 1994, the business was purchased by good friends Norman, Peter and Stephen and moved to Taunton in Somerset where their many years of combined textile industry experience were used to set about growing the product range into the 'one-stop' solution for textile components it is today, including ranges such as VELCRO® Brand Products, Bonded Polyester Sewing Thread, Kroko Zips, Keder and Shock Cord including bungee and strap accessory assembly capabilities.

The successful growth prompted a move to PT Winchester's current premises in nearby Bishops Lydeard surrounded by beautiful countryside next door to the West Somerset Railway, the longest national heritage line in England. These premises in Bishops Lydeard support the formidable product range of around 2000 lines, sizes and options now available for next day delivery.

With ISO 9001 approval, Premium VELCRO Distributer designation and a dedicated TARPEZE website adding a ready made tarpaulins and fixings product range, the business has continued to develop and move with changing times. In recent years Norman, Peter and Stephen were able to gradually step back from day to day operations while General Manager, Kerry and Technical Sales Manager, Rosie took increased management responsibilities on.

In 2024, Norman, Peter and Stephen took the decision to take a well earned full retirement from the business. Tina & Tim Coverdale became the new owners in August 2024 impressed by the business ethos, reputation, products and services. As new owners they look forward to supporting the existing excellent management team, continuing to invest, develop systems and extend product ranges, further improving P.T Winchester's offer to the heavy textile industries. 

Please look through our website and if you need any help or cannot see what you are looking for drop us an email, on the contact form or call us on 01823 431885 and the team will do all we can to answer any questions or source items from our range of quality suppliers.