UK Fashion and Textile Association news and archive

BFC, UKFT and UKRI launch Circular Fashion Innovation Network

The British Fashion Council (BFC), the UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT), and UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) have joined forces to launch what they are calling a “groundbreaking partnership” called the Circular Fashion Innovation Network (CFIN). The CFIN will sit under the BFC’s Institute of Positive Fashion (IPF) to bring together...

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Retailers New Look and Next to pilot new supply chain platform

The UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) is working with technology companies IBM, Tech Data, and the Future Fashion Factory to design, prototype and pilot a new technology platform to help the fashion and textile industry drive sustainability and profitability through increased transparency within the supply chain. The Sustainable Supply...

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UKFT demands support for “the forgotten middle”

The UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) is urging the government to provide support for fashion individuals or companies that are not eligible for any of the existing Covid-19 related protection schemes. The UKFT is calling for more support for what it calls “the forgotten middle” those fashion businesses that fall outside eligibility of...

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UKFT launches new projects to support future talent

The UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) is launching two new initiatives to help support future talent in the industry, as part of its mission to promote the growth of the entire supply chain across the UK. The projects aim to promote the “wealth of opportunities to young people” of either working with or within a UK manufacturer, as the...

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Burberry opens Centre for Manufacturing Excellence

Burberry has opened its Centre for Manufacturing Excellence in Castleford, Yorkshire, as part of its commitment to protect artisanal skills and support British manufacturing. The heritage fashion house has worked in partnership with the UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) on the facility, who has delivered training to trainers and team...

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No deal Brexit tariffs a “mixed bag for fashion”

The UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) has stated that the ‘no deal’ Brexit tariffs announced by the UK government is “a mixed bag for fashion” and will impact exporters, as well as imports from Turkey, which is a major supplier to the UK fashion industry. The temporary tariff plan in the event of a ‘no deal’ Brexit includes around 80...

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UKFT to take over management of Textiles Scotland

The UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) has announced that it will take over the management of Textiles Scotland from January 1, 2019. The move comes after “lengthy discussions” between the two organisations and aims to provide new opportunities for Scottish companies by being part of a wider network while retaining a national, Scottish...

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Fashion retailers take action to tackle modern slavery

Leading UK fashion retailers, including John Lewis, Marks and Spencer, New Look, Next, River Island and Shop Direct, have all signed up to a joint agreement with enforcement bodies to help eradicate modern slavery from the UK textiles industry. The Apparel and General Merchandise Public and Private Protocol commits signatories to work together...

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Clothing manufacturer Gosha hosts royal visit

HRH The Princess Royal visited luxury womenswear manufacturer Gosha London’s studio, in her role as president of the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT), to highlight the highly specialised skills required to manufacture luxury designer fashion as well as to boost UK manufacturing. Gosha London manufactures clothing for some of the world’s...

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UKFT to host manufacturing ‘masterclasses’

The UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) is set to roll out a series of manufacturing ‘masterclasses’ at five universities, as part of the ‘Made It’ campaign with Marks and Spencer. The masterclasses will run at the University of Leeds, University of Salford, University of Westminster, Nottingham Trent University and Falmouth University,...

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UKFT secures increased funding for trade shows

The UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) has secured “significantly increased” export funding for international trade shows from the Department for International Trade (DIT) for the Tradeshow Access Programme (TAP). The news comes as the UKFT has been lobbying the Government for more support and funding to promote British businesses abroad....

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UKFT launches 'Made It' to support graduate designers

The UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) has launched a collaboration with Marks and Spencer and Graduate Fashion Week to bring together graduate designers and UK manufacturers. ‘Made It’ was launched at a reception and catwalk showcase at the Houses of Parliament, hosted by Damian Collins MP, UK Fashion and Textile Association and Graduate...