Universal Textiles Reviews 1,037

TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Completed cancellation form 28th Oct (same day as ordered. I found item £14 cheaper direct from Mountain Warehouse). Also emailed to cancel. No response and dispatched two days after cancellation subm... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

9 days ago I placed my order and from this time absolutely nothing hsppend,also customer service is a pure joke in this company

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First I was a bit sceptical about ordering from this site as some reviews were negative.I suppose you get them everywhere.Jacket arrived in 8 working days from Belgium to Ireland.Its exactly what I ha... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having worn out my very comfortable pair of leather gloves, I could not find anywhere on the high street that sold gloves. So I went on a search....and found Universal Textiles, and saw a picture of a... See more

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Universal Textiles was initially founded in 1986 as a wholesaler of hosiery products based in Leicester Now we sell high quality products, ranging from clothing, shoes and bags to homeware, including towels, bath mats and bedding. With a wide range of brands including Trespass, Regatta, Hill Interiors, CGB Giftware and many more.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID THIS COMPANY

9 days ago I placed my order and from this time absolutely nothing hsppend,also customer service is a pure joke in this company

8 March 2026
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Reply from Universal Textiles

Hi,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry your experience didn’t match expectations.

Unfortunately, there was an unexpected issue with your order and we weren't able to dispatch it on time. 
It wasn't clear when the problem would be resolved and following your contact with our helpdesk, it was cancelled and refunded in full. 

I'm sorry that things did not work out on this occasion.

Kind regards,
Pertemba

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered a Christmas gift via Tesco…

I ordered a Christmas gift via Tesco marketplace. It was "delivered" in a reasonable enough time by Evri but unfortunately they left the package outside my office address and it went missing. My office is on a busy High Street and even though the delivery was during office hours the courier made no attempt to come inside and instead thought that it was acceptable to leave it on the doorstep and take a photo of it!

Evri washed their hands of the situation advising me to contact the retailer and when I contacted Universal Textiles/Pertemba they simply hid behind Evri's photo evidence and advised that "regrettably, because the courier has provided proof of delivery, we are unable to offer further support with this issue. This is our final decision with this matter."

Truly ridiculous. I have bought something that I have not received and Universal Textiles will not take responsibility

16 December 2025
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Reply from Universal Textiles

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and please accept our sincere apologies for the situation you encountered with your delivery.

We fully understand your frustration, particularly given that the parcel was left unattended at a busy office location during working hours. This is understandably disappointing and not the level of service we expect from our delivery partners.

While Evri provided photographic confirmation of delivery, we recognize that this does not always reflect a safe or appropriate handover, especially in high-traffic areas. We regret that this has resulted in the loss of your parcel and the inconvenience caused.

Please be assured that Evri is actively working to improve their delivery procedures, including reinforcing guidelines around safe place deliveries and appropriate handovers. Your feedback has been shared with the relevant teams, as it is essential in helping improve future service standards.

We sincerely apologize for this experience and understand how frustrating it is to not receive an item you ordered, especially when it was intended as a Christmas gift. Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.

Kind regards,

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered 3 pairs of trousers

Ordered 3 pairs of trousers. Cancelled with no reason.

Reason... We listed the wrong price. Fair enough. Did another search seen some on eBay. After ordering I noticed it was from UT at the same price.

8 December 2025
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Reply from Universal Textiles

Hi,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry your experience didn’t match expectations.

I understand that your order was cancelled but you're not sure why this has happened. 
Please contact our helpdesk with your order details and we'll be happy to look into this for you.

Kind regards,
​Pertemba

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Purchase and delivery was no problem…BUT

Purchase and delivery was no problem but the quality of the men’s long black socks was terrible. My husband has worn them since purchase and every pair tried will not stay up and they twist around the foot. The material is very poor quality.

I purchased the socks for my husband based on the reviews for the socks but they must all be telling porkies.
These are the worst set of socks ever purchased and will sadly be going in the bin!

They were cheap to buy and as the saying goes buy cheap get cheap 🤨
Disappointed buyer

NB: I received a very swift response from Customer Service regarding my dissatisfaction regarding the purchase and offered a full refund.
Excellent customer service!

26 September 2024
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Reply from Universal Textiles

Hi Christine,

I am so sorry to hear of the issues you have experienced. If there is ever a problem with your order, please contact us to let us know. Our advisors will be happy to assist you with any issues you might be facing.

I understand that you are unhappy with the quality of the socks that you received. As a goodwill gesture, I've processed a full refund for your order. Please allow 1-2 working days for this to appear in your account.

I'm sorry that things did not work out on this occasion.

Kind regards,

Pertemba

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered grey cushion, received brown....no use to me!

I ordered a grey cushion cover and received a brown version. I immediately responded by email and sent photo evidence. This is the response I received:
"As per your inquiry, I have reviewed the order details and see that you have placed an order(Furn Ezra Cushion Cover, Colour: Grey, Size: One Size).
I can see that the same item is delivered to you.
I have also attached images of the item as displayed in our system and the dispatch note for your reference." The photo they attached was a photo from their website, not a photo from the package about to be sent to me. According to them, case closed! I'm not happy and I have no use for a brown cushion cover, and not prepared to pay for something I have not ordered. They are calling me a liar whilst taking my money!

8 August 2024
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Reply from Universal Textiles

Hello,

I am sorry to hear of the issues you have experienced with your recent purchase. I can see we apologised to you for the handling of your original complaint and in our last message to you we refunded your order in full and advised you can keep the item with no need to return to us.

Again, please accept my apologies for the handling of your complaint and please rest assured your order has been refunded in full.

Kind Regards
Universal textiles Customer Services

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cancelled my order and changed the…

Cancelled my order and changed the price on the website the morning after I ordered it if I was able to attach pictures I would absolutely shocking

18 June 2024
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Reply from Universal Textiles

Hello,
I'm sorry to hear that you had problem with your recent order.
A pricing error was identified, and the order was cancelled with a full refund, and the price was updated, which is why you are seeing a different price on the website.
Please accept my apologies for inconveniences and disappointment caused.
Kind regards
Universal Textiles Customer Service

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cancelled an order because they put the…

Cancelled an order because they put the wrong pricing on the website.

It is my consumer right to have the product at the price advertised. Will never use again, absolute amateur style business with no respect for their customers or their rights.

5 May 2024
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Reply from Universal Textiles

Thank you for taking the time to leave Feedback. I'm sorry to hear of the issues you have recently experienced with your order. As the pricing error was Identified, we reserved the right to cancel. I am sorry for the disappointment and inconvenience caused. I have sent you a message to resolve this.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I loved the quality of the items…

I loved the quality of the items I bought last year. So I’ve decided to revisit this store and actually place a review. I don’t normally bother leaving reviews but I have to say I was pleasantly surprised with the leggings and also both pairs of soft leather shoes I bought. Thank you!

12 August 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful experience

Awful experience. Wasn't clear they shipped from the UK, got charged an international transaction fee despite it being a com.au site and me paying in AUD. Then I received the shoes and they were literally the wrong shoe and absolutely massive. I sent a picture of the shoe I received and my order confirmation to customer service telling them to refund me and I got a response saying I received the correct shoe because the dispatch order had the "correct" name of the shoe. No bother to check their own website where there are two different shoes under the same name where selecting 'black' will get you one with laces and 'brown' will get you a completely different shoe. Not my problem that you've set the website up like that if you can't differentiate the two shoes from the colour selection?? Had to threaten to go through PayPal to get a refund.

8 April 2024
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Reply from Universal Textiles

Thank you for taking the time to leave Feedback. I'm sorry to hear of the issues you have recently experienced with your order. I can see you have contacted our helpdesk who have refunded the additional fees you were charges to receive your order and have also refunded your order without having to return the item. I have sent you a message to resolve this.
Kind Regards
Pertemba

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a great service from an outlet…

What a great service from an outlet I've never heard of.
I ordered The Trespass Audrey Padded Jacket in The colour Sandstone.
Never heard of Universal textiles, so it was a bot if a punt. As it was the only store that had it in stock, even Trespass didn't have the colour.
I read a lot of reviews that said the sizes were small so to order a size up, which I did, and glad I did!
Ordered on December 29th (free delivery) thinking being a Friday, and the New Year weekend, it would probably be about a week........It arrived on January 2nd. And I was informed of delivery information at every step.
To sum up then. Only one in the size and colour I wanted. Free Delivery, super fast service.
I will definitely use them again.

29 December 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very much unsatisfactory service

Very much unsatisfactory service, it takes days to receive a reply from a complaint. I have purchase 2 items from you secondary company from Debenhams called Universal Textiles, their phone number is live but when you call you get endless ringing and then cut off, their customer service sent me an email informing me that any complaints I had had to be sent to Debenhams customer service as they don’t deal with complaints, even if you have purchased the clothing from them.
When I tried to return the item through Universal Textiles (Leicester) Royal Mail reference number and their Debenhams connection through Royal Mail return service it failed to even recognise the name Universal Textiles. Now I’m left with item I don’t want and no where to return it to. The last time Universal Textiles contacted me was to send an automated text asking me how was there customer service lol what customer service where they talking about, they don’t even reply to complaints you send them. I can clearly see how Debenhams have gone bust on the high street , especially when they are selling clothes to customers through a 3 party retailer that does nothing to help customers return items once they have been sold to you.

7 November 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Completed cancellation form 28th Oct…

Completed cancellation form 28th Oct (same day as ordered. I found item £14 cheaper direct from Mountain Warehouse). Also emailed to cancel. No response and dispatched two days after cancellation submitted. Now stuck with cost of RETURNS: PAID BY CUSTOMER. Have emailed now 3 times. STILL NO RESPONSE to communication! Phone line inoperable & website states due to office restrictions! Frustrating. Why no order slip inside package? Make sure you add your own returns details slip or they won't know who it's from. Will raise a case with Paypal if unresolved.

28 October 2023
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Re mens unisex (??) wellies.

Re mens unisex (??) wellies. UTTL760_1
I've got average sized feet and they are too tight across the widest part of my foot, even with thin socks on. With thick socks they would be even tighter. They are 0.5" narrower than my existing men's boots. I suspect your feet would get very cold very quickly in snow.

25 October 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent online shop

My experience with Universal Textiles is very positive, highly recommended. the online shop is very good laid out so you can find the items you are after. The delivery time is very good.

18 October 2023
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