When you're spending £200, £300, or more on a tufting setup, you want to know you're buying from somewhere that'll actually look after you.
There are plenty of places to buy tufting supplies. Some are cheaper. Some ship from overseas. Some have a bigger range. So why choose UK Tufting?
This is an honest answer to that question — no fluff, just the real reasons makers across the UK choose us.
⚡ Quick Answer
- Run by Cheeky Studio — a real, working tufting studio in Hackney Wick, London
- Visit and test in person — try the equipment at the studio before you buy
- Fair, transparent pricing — quality gear without the premium markup
- Fast UK delivery — ships from London, no overseas wait, no customs surprises
- Quality-checked products — every tufting gun checked before it reaches you
- Genuinely helpful support — real people who respond quickly and solve problems
- B2B, wholesale & startup consulting — we help you build your own tufting business
1. We're Cheeky Studio's Official Supply Shop
This is what makes us genuinely different.
UK Tufting isn't a faceless reseller. We're the official supply shop run directly by Cheeky Studio — a real, working tufting studio in Hackney Wick, London, with hundreds of five-star reviews and years of hands-on experience teaching and making.
That means every product we sell has been tested in a real studio, by real makers, running real workshops day in and day out. We don't sell anything we wouldn't use ourselves — because we do use it ourselves.
When you buy from UK Tufting, you're buying from people who tuft for a living.
2. Visit the Studio — Try Before You Buy
Buying a tufting gun online is a leap of faith. Buying it after you've held it, tested it, and felt how it works? That's a confident purchase.
Because we're based at a real studio, you can visit us in person to see and test the equipment before you buy.
- Try the AK-V and AK-2 tufting guns hands-on
- Feel the difference between cut pile and loop pile
- See the yarn, fabric, and tools in person
- Ask questions and get answers from working makers
No other tufting supplier in the UK offers this. Find us at D009 Tradestars, 415 Wick Lane, Hackney Wick, London E3 2JG, Monday to Friday, 10am–5pm.
3. Fair, Honest Pricing
Tufting supplies shouldn't cost a fortune — and with us, they don't.
We price our products to be genuinely competitive, not to squeeze every last pound out of beginners who don't know any better. Our starter kits start at £225 for a complete setup, and we run regular sales that bring real savings, not fake "was/now" pricing.
You're getting quality equipment at a price that makes sense — without paying a premium just for the brand name.
4. Fast UK Delivery — No Overseas Wait
This is one of the biggest reasons makers choose us.
A lot of tufting supplies ship from Europe or further afield. That means waiting 1–2 weeks, paying international shipping, and sometimes getting hit with customs charges before your parcel is released.
We ship from London. That means:
- Fast delivery to anywhere in the UK
- No international shipping delays
- No customs fees or import duties
- No parcels stuck at the border
When you've run out of yarn mid-project or you're waiting to start your first rug, the difference between "tomorrow" and "two weeks from now" matters.
Plus, Click & Collect is available from our Hackney Wick studio if you'd rather pick up the same day.
5. Quality-Checked Products
A tufting gun is a mechanical tool, and not every unit that comes off a production line is perfect.
That's why we quality-check our tufting guns before they reach you — so you're far less likely to receive a faulty unit. And in the rare case that something does go wrong, we don't leave you stuck (more on that below).
We only stock products we'd be happy to use ourselves in the studio. If something isn't good enough, we don't sell it.
6. Support That Actually Helps
Here's where a lot of suppliers fall short — and where we genuinely stand out.
When something goes wrong with an order, you don't want an automated reply or a three-day wait. You want a real person who responds quickly and actually solves the problem.
That's what we do.
- Quick responses via email and WhatsApp
- Real troubleshooting help when your gun isn't behaving
- Fast replacements when a product is genuinely faulty
- Honest advice, even when it means recommending the cheaper option
We've helped customers fix tufting gun issues mid-project, arranged replacement units to makers working on deadlines — even internationally — and answered countless "which should I buy?" questions. Because that's what good service looks like.
When you buy from us, you're not on your own afterwards.
7. B2B, Wholesale & Startup Consulting
Thinking bigger than a hobby? We can help with that too.
Because we run a real tufting business ourselves, we understand what it takes to build one — and we offer support for makers and businesses looking to scale:
- Wholesale & bulk supply — better pricing for studios, schools, and businesses buying at volume
- B2B orders — reliable supply for workshops, universities, and creative organisations
- Startup consulting — practical advice on setting up your own tufting studio or rug business, from equipment to workflow to pricing
- Workshop & event supply — everything you need to run tufting sessions at scale
Whether you're kitting out a university textiles department, setting up a creative studio, or launching your own rug brand, we can supply the gear and share the knowledge to help you do it properly.
Get in touch to discuss B2B pricing or book a consultation.
8. We're Makers, Not Just a Shop
Everything comes back to this: UK Tufting grew out of Cheeky Studio, a real tufting studio in Hackney Wick. We don't just sell this equipment — we live and breathe it.
That means when you ask us a question, you get an answer from someone who actually knows tufting. Which gun suits your project. Which yarn feeds best. How to fix a skipped stitch. What to do when your latex won't dry.
We understand the products because we work with them every single day.
What Our Customers Value Most
When makers tell us why they keep coming back, it usually comes down to a few things:
- "It arrived so fast" — UK delivery that actually delivers
- "You actually replied" — support that responds when it matters
- "I got to try it first" — the confidence of testing before buying
- "You helped me figure it out" — advice from people who know tufting
Buy With Confidence
You've got options when it comes to tufting supplies. But if you want fair pricing, fast UK delivery, quality-checked gear, and support that actually shows up when you need it — that's exactly what we're here for.
Shop with confidence at UK Tufting — fast UK delivery, free over £60, Click & Collect from Hackney Wick, and real support whenever you need it.
Quality gear. Fast delivery. Real support. 🧵
New to tufting? Read our Complete Beginner's Checklist, find out which tufting gun is right for you, or browse our starter kits to get started today.