From humble beginnings in the Scottish Borders to international acclaim, ERIBE’s journey has been one of passion, innovation, and beautifully made knitwear. We’re honoured to have been recognised by industry leaders, fashion experts, and sustainability champions along the way.
2024
The King’s Award for Enterprise – International Trade
One of the UK’s highest honours, recognising our outstanding success in global exports and sustainable growth.
“A true milestone for ERIBE and a reflection of the passion and perseverance of our team.” – Rosemary Eribé, Founder
2022
HRH The Princess Royal’s Visit
FSB Award – International Business of the Year – Winner
2021
Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year Award – Winner
Scottish Design Awards – Commendation
For Craftsmanship & Sustainability.
2019
Finalist in the BWS Business Awards – "Inspirational Woman of the Year"
Scottish Borders Business Excellence Awards
Scotland’s Trade Fair – Gold Award for Best Product
TV Appearances
The Victim (Kelly Macdonald) and Coast.
2018
Scotland's Trade Fair - Silver Award for Best Product
2017
Scottish Woman’s Awards – Nominated Scottish Business Woman of the Year
Winner of Best Scottish Knitwear Brand, SME Awards
Rosemary speaks to the Scottish Parliament about what qualities are required in this generation workforce
2016
Celebrated 30 years in business
2014
Winner of Business Quarterly (BQ) award – Scottish Export Team of the Year
Scottish Fashion Awards – Nominated Scottish Exporter of the Year
2013
Winner of Scottish EDGE Fund
Scottish Fashion Awards – Nominated for Textile Brand of the Year
UK Fashion & Textiles (NatWest) – Nominated Exporter of the Year
2012
Hand-knitting promotion at Hankyu’s British Fair in Japan. Product sold out in first three hours!
TV star Monty Don wore our Ecology sweater on BBC's Gardeners World
We held a large-scale hand-knitting event at National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh.
Proud to be part of Mulberry’s Brilliant Britain guide; our hand-knitters were part of their launch events
Part of SCOTLAND RE:DESIGNED, a Scottish government and Creative Scotland trade show in New York, Glasgow and Chicago.
ERIBÉ’s Strontian striped loop scarf was worn by main character Ivy Lynn (Megan Hilty) in an episode of hit US TV show Smash (NBC)
2011
Best Exporter Winner Award: Scottish Borders Excellence Awards
Best Exporter Winner International Trader of the Year
SFT Winner - Best Product Award
Scottish Fashion Awards – Nominated for Textile Designer of the Year
2010
Partnership with Saks Fifth Avenue, Foursquare and Instyle magazine USA for a winter promotion
2009
Winner of UK Fashion Export awards - Best Small Business (now called UKFT & Scottish Textiles)
Winner of FSB Small Business Champions Awards
2008
Winner of UK Fashion Export awards - Ethical Fashion
Scottish Winner – FSB British Small Business Champions Awards
