“Our next lot of muggis will be made 100% in the UK, 100% from recycled fishing nets and ropes out of UK waters...which keeps all the air and carbon miles down.”
David Trotter, muggi
When a storm at sea caused chaos with cups of tea, David Trotter invented a solution, muggi. Designed to safely carry drinks in rough conditions, muggi has grown into a proudly British-made product, now used everywhere from care homes to camper vans.
Over 300,000 units have been sold so far, and production remains firmly rooted in the UK. The newest range of muggis is now manufactured using 100% recycled British fishing nets and ropes, helping reduce waste and carbon emissions while supporting local supply chains.
As one of the earliest members of Made in Britain, David is a passionate advocate for sustainable UK manufacturing. With innovation, resilience, and circular design at its core, muggi proves that great ideas, and great products, can start small and stay local, while making a global impact.
As David says, “I have no reason whatsoever to go anywhere else [to manufacture] and lots of reasons for staying here in the UK.”
By Made in Britain 2 weeks ago | UnPacked