About Us​

Aykroyd and Sons is a leading name in character licensing, a reputation we've built through years of dedication and innovation. From our early days in garment printing, we have developed strong partnerships with a wide range of renowned international licensing organizations and brands. These partnerships have allowed us to design and manufacture an extensive and innovative range of garments for children, including nightwear and swimwear. We have since expanded our offerings to include a comprehensive selection of Kids', Men's, and Ladies' Nightwear, Daywear, and Swimwear.

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Founded in 1918 by John Henry Aykroyd in Manchester, Aykroyd and Sons has always been a proud family-run business. Initially, we manufactured various types of garments before specializing in nightwear in the 1950s. The establishment of our in-house design department in the early 1980s marked a significant milestone, enabling our transition into licensed character clothing.

For many years, we focused on children's nightwear, operating our centralized UK manufacturing facility in Bala, North Wales, until 2007. Market conditions then necessitated a shift to overseas production, leading to the development of a versatile global sourcing structure. Since the early 1970s, twins David and Nigel Aykroyd have led the company, and in recent years, their children—Ffion, Stacy, Donna, and Sion—have joined the business, ensuring that Aykroyd and Sons remains a family tradition into the sixth generation.

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Over the past 100 years, our expertise in garments has allowed us to build strong partnerships with a notable portfolio of world-renowned licensors and licensing organizations.

These partnerships have enabled us to design and manufacture award-winning ranges of character Nightwear, Daywear and Swimwear for Children, Ladies, and Men.

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Our Mission Statement :

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Our mission is to deliver high-quality products in both design and manufacture, utilizing innovative and advanced technology. We strive to respond quickly and effectively to our customers’ needs, ensuring optimal sales from minimal stock levels, all at value-for-money prices.

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