The idea came about when Beatrice was looking for a suitable politically-themed birthday present for her late mother's partner, David. She decided that some kind of left-wing tea towel would be ideal (given David's radical inclinations), but somehow the internet had not yet produced such an obviously useful product. After a discussion over dinner with husband Tim and son Luke, the family decided they'd strike out and create a bunch of radical tea towels, with the aim of encouraging left and liberal-minded people to proudly display their political and social beliefs. You can read more about our story on our blog: part 1 and part 2.
The Radical Tea Towel Company was founded by the Pearce family in South Wales, who've demonstrated that it's perfectly possible to work with members of your family and still get on!