Welsh manufacturer gets a handle on wellington boots

Manning and Shet with the Wellitop wellington boots cover and carrier

Wellitop is a cover and carrier for wellington boots, which uses a spring grip to clench the pair of boots together at the top. The cover allows the boots to be kept outdoors, helping to keep rain, leaves and pests from getting inside.

Manning said he went through 10 prototypes and worked with Rashmin Shet of consultancy firm Abyss UK to source low-cost manufacturing.

“Last June I started looking for potential supplier overseas,” said Manning. “I approached Rashmin who I have known for years to find the right supplier in India.”

Abyss found the Indian supplier, negotiated prices and then handled manufacturing stages from tool design to sample approval.

Manning said: “I was pleased with Abyss support throughout the project, especially the first offs which were on time and almost 90% complete.”

For another product, the Rain Can, 4 Leaves has chosen a Welsh manufacturer. This is because there is little assembly needed, so labour costs are less significant, said Manning.

The Rain Can is a 7-litre watering can which nests and stacks, which saves spaces in the retail and distribution environment. Its green appeal also comes from a design feature that allows rainwater to be harvested while it is not in use.

More products will be developed and launched by 4 Leaves. The next one is a flat pack water butt, it says.

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