UKFT is accompanying a group of 29 British textile companies to Première Vision from 6-8 February 2024, including leading UK mills and cloth merchants, alongside a large group of innovators, textile designers, print studios, embroidery specialists and more. Scroll down to find out more.

The UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) will return to Première Vision from 6-8 February 2024 and will accompany a group of 29 British textile companies with their latest collections for SS25. Taking place in Paris Nord Villepinte, the show is an important event in the international textile calendar for high-end fabrics and accessories, as well as textile and print designers. UKFT’s work in Paris is supported by the Worshipful Company of Clothworkers and the Department for Business and Trade (DBT).

The show will offer a platform for international buyers to explore the UK textile sector’s tradition, innovation and creative flair.

Liberty Fabrics

This season the UK group exhibiting at Première Vision features leading UK mills, manufacturers and cloth merchants, including: Bella Tela (5L12), Linton Tweeds (5M54), Laurent Garigue Partnership (5M42), Denholme Velvets (5G20), British Millerain (6R41), Luxury Fabrics (5N64), Alfred Brown (6E13) and Liberty Fabrics (5E46).

John Foster, part of Luxury Fabrics

Laurent Garigue

UKFT’s stand, which will showcase a wide array of samples from UK firms, will be located close by at 6E6. Visitors can learn more about the UK textile industry and watch a new film that tells the story of great British style underpinned by tradition, quality and craftsmanship. ‘UK Fashion & Textiles: It’s what we’re made of’ brings to life the innovation, responsibility and ethical practices that lie at the heart of our ethos.

UKFT expects its information stand to be especially busy this season as many of the UK’s textile mills are not showing their Spring/Summer collections at PV this season. Therefore the stand will offer a unique perspective of the very best of British textiles and the UKFT team will be on hand to guide international buyers to the mills.

Alfred Brown

Bella Tela

Denholme Velvets

In the Smart Creation section is Materra (6HUB29), a pioneering UK company which designs scalable solutions to grow and source climate-resilient, transparent and equitable cotton.

Labelling, packaging and trims specialist Weavabel will be showing its latest collections at 4D100.

Weavabel

For designs, UK exhibitors include:

Now Studio

London College of Fashion – University of the Arts London (5D119), Sylvan Sales (5B91), Print Pattern Market (5B106), Ava Cad Cam(5B121), Sourced Vintage Studio (5B890), Appaloosa/Westcott(5B81), Potterton Books (5C118), Vintage Labels (5B100), Now-Studio (5B87), Amanda Kelly (5C82), Mirjam Rouden (5D88), Sholto Drumlanrig Print (5C93), Paul Vogel Design (5C88), Mr Grieves Originals (5C89), Design Union (5D87), Jane Goulding Embroidery(5C94), Susanna Samson Design (5C87), Lion & Leopard (5E121) and The Kids Design Consultancy (5E117).

Vintage Labels

Daniel Connolly, Executive at UKFT, said:

“The UK textile industry is like a treasure trove for buyers who appreciate quality, rich history and fresh ideas in fabrics. We are excited to gather this group of diverse British mills, textile manufacturers, cloth merchants and textile design studios at Première Vision this season, supported by the Worshipful Company of Clothworkers and the Department for Business and Trade. It’s all about showcasing the best of British creativity and craftsmanship, offering something truly special for buyers from around the world.”

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