UKFT Membership
Join UKFT to grow your business and help to build a stronger UK fashion and textile industry. UKFT membership offers Support, Network and Promotion to businesses across the industry.
Suppport | Access one-to-one support, resources and exclusive discounts to help your business grow
- One-to-one business advice and guidance from the UKFT team and industry specialists
- Access in-depth reports, guides, templates and data
- Gain access to annual programme of webinars, workshops and roundtables
- Benefit from exclusive deals and services from our Associate Members
Network | Be part of UKFTs diverse and valuable network for support, partnerships and collaboration
- Grow your contact base and make new connections
- Join events and networking opportunities
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry news, developments and knowledge
Promotion | Raise your profile, get involved in UKFT activity and be part of the voice of the industry
- Showcase your business through UKFT’s networks and platforms
- Get involved in UKFT campaigns, events and activity
- Shape debates and influence key issues for the industry
Other types of UKFT Membership
UKFT works with businesses across the UK fashion and textile industry. You can also join UKFT as an Education Partner, Federated Member or Associate Member.
Be part of what we do
UKFT conducts a wide range of activity to support members and the wider industry. Find out about some of the ways you can get the most from your membership and get involved with our projects and activities.
UKFT Membership Rates
Member Category | Turnover | Annual Membership | Annual Membership Plus* |
Starter | Up to £250k | £450 | £565* |
Starter Premier | £250k – £1m | £845 | £1,055* |
Small | £1m – £5m | £1,680 | £2,100* |
Medium | £5m – £15m | £2,230 | £2,790* |
Large | £15m – £35m | £3,350 | £4,190* |
Very Large | £35m+ | £5,575 | £6,970* |
Associate | £1,650 | Starts at | |
Retail Partner | £3,100 | Flat rate | |
Education Partner | Private Provider | £540 | Flat rate |
Education Partner | Further Education | £1,080 | Flat rate |
Education Partner | Higher Education | £1,625 | Flat rate |
All prices exclude VAT | *including Care Labelling Licence | ||
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What We Do
UKFT’s activity is focused on six key areas: representation, business support, international business, innovation and sustainability, skills and training, and UK manufacturing.
Voice of the industry
As the voice of UK fashion and textiles, UKFT is committed to creating the best environment for our industry.
- We represent the entire fashion and textile supply chain
- We promote the strategic and economic value of our vibrant industry to government and policymakers, ensuring the key issues are on the agenda
- The key UK trade associations and organisations in fashion and textiles are Federated Members of UKFT, uniting the sector on common issues
Business support
Practical advice and technical support to help member companies grow.
- We provide one-to-one assistance for members with business plans and strategies, compliance, market trends, logistics, IP protection, labelling, standards, range planning and pricing, employment and more
- Through our broad network, we provide a platform for members to share best practice and forge relationships across the industry
International Business
Championing the UK industry on a global stage and supporting UK companies to trade internationally.
- Through our UKFT Global Brands campaign, we showcase and promote the UK fashion and textile industry at events around the world
- UKFT’s international business support helps UK companies to navigate changing markets, understand complex global trading arrangements and comply with international regulations
Innovation and Sustainability
Driving meaningful action in the transition to a circular economy
- UKFT is at the forefront of large-scale innovation projects to tackle some of our industry’s biggest challenges
- We help attract research investment and unite the industry in pre-competitive collaboration.
- We provide practical help and guidance to help members meet their sustainability goals
- Through our close connections with the UK and European governments, we help companies prepare for changes in future sustainability legislation
Skills and Training
Addressing critical skills gaps and developing industry-led solutions.
- UKFT is the Sector Skills Body (SSB) for fashion and textiles. We work to elevate skills and productivity, ensuring the UK fashion and textile industry remains competitive on a global stage.
- We help fashion and textile businesses to attract, train and retain the best
- We promote careers and opportunities to the next generation of talented workers
- We develop new vocational and academic routes into industry that meet the needs of business
- Working with our Education Partners, we bring together education and industry
UK manufacturing
Supporting the growth of ‘made in the UK’.
- We promote the capabilities and capacity of the UK fashion and textile manufacturing base to partners in the UK and beyond
- We work with manufacturers to accelerate innovation, enhance skills and unlock access to investment
- We work with government and industry to create the right conditions for UK manufacturers to thrive
JOIN US: Grow your business and help build a stronger UK fashion and textile industry
We welcome businesses and organisations from throughout the UK fashion and textile supply chain.
Member benefits include:
- Support to grow your business
- Networking opportunities
- Webinars, seminars and events
- Industry news and updates
- Labelling and compliance support (including GINETEX licence)
- HR and employment advice
- Skills and training advice
- International trading support
- And more
Who We Are
Who We Work With
UKFT members include some of the UK’s most well-known fashion and textile brands, heritage success stories and emerging designer labels, alongside the manufacturers and suppliers that turn those designs into a reality. Our community spans some of the most innovative spinners and weavers the world has to offer, as well as traditional businesses preserving skills that have been handed down through the generations. We are proud to work with everyone from established family businesses through to pioneering catwalk designers, leading education institutions and progressive production units that partner with some of the world’s biggest names. Our members range in size from small and local producers up to global super brands, but what they have in common is a belief in quality, craftsmanship and a commitment to creative talent.
Textile Scotland became part of UKFT in January 2019.
Companies and organisations we work with include:
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Abbotsford Textiles | Abraham Moon and Sons | Achilles Ion Gabriel | ACS Clothing | Alan Paine Group | Alder & Green | Alex Begg | Alex Monroe | Alexander Manufacturing | Alfred Dunhill | Alice Timmis | AllSaints | Allied Textiles | Altura | Amack Group | Amara Living | Ambar Living | Angel’s Face | Ann Mackie Knitting Services and Designs | ApparelTasker | Aquafil | Araminta Campbell | Argos | Artizan Training | ASOS | ASK Trading | Ava Innes | Avon | AW Hainsworth | Awling
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B Fashion Studio Ltd | BAKKA | Barrie Knitwear | Basma Design | Bath Spa University | Beauty Pie | Belstaff | Berjoan | Bellwoven Packaging | BJD Design/Belinda Robertson | Blackhorse Lane Ateliers | Blade & Rose | Black & Beech | Blake Mill | Bleachers | Boardies Apparel | Boden | Bodywear Lab | Bonsoir of London | Boots | Bower Roebuck | British Footwear Association | British Textile Machinery Association | British Wool | Bristol Dye and Print studio | Brooks Sports | Bucks New University | Burberry | Bute Fabrics | Byways Group Ltd
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Calzeat | Calder Weaving | Camira Fabrics | Caramel Rock | Carl Friedrik | Carrington Textiles | Careaux | Cashmere Circle | Cavalier Carpets | Cefinn | Celtic & Co | Character World | Charles Tyrwhitt | Chelsea College of Arts | Chrysalis England | CHT Ltd | Cilia Fox | Circular Design Synergy | Cleverly Laundry | CloudCloth® | C.Nicol | Cole & Son | Colorifix | Cotton Textile Company | Cou Cou Intimates | Courtney & Co | Crimson Rose | Crisis UK | CSM Logistics | Curvy Kate
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DAKS | David Walters | Davy J | De Montfort University | DCCM Fashion | Dege & Skinner | Denholme Velvets | Denza | DHJ Weisters | Dinsmore | Donna Wilson | Dugdale Bros | Duke Clothing
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Edward Green | Eirini Scott Creative Design | Eleanor Charles England | Elizabeth Parker | Eribe Knitwear | EtoilePro | Eustace Designs
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Fabrika | Failsworth | Fanfare Label | Fashion Enter | Fashion Finishers Ltd | Fermoie | FiftyFigs | FitFreax Fitness | Fleur of England | Flora Bhattachary Fine Jewellery | Fox Brothers | Fox Umbrellas | Fox Williams | Frock & Frill | Frugi | FTS Dyers
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G Ettinger | Get Stuff Made | G H Hurt & Son | Garment Labels | Glasgow Clyde College | Gosha London Ltd | Grow Wild Outdoorwear | Gymshark
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H Seal | Halley Stevensons | Hanes Australasia | Harley of Scotland | Harris Tweed Authority | Harris Tweed Hebrides | Harris Wharf London | Haus of Montagu | Helen Ruth Scarves | Henri-Lloyd | Henry Bertrand | Heriot-Watt University | Hexed Fashion | Highland 2000 Ltd | Highland Natural Accents Ltd | HMPPS | Holland & Sherry | Home and Dry | Honeylove | HotSquash London | Huddersfield Fine Worsteds | Humphries Weaving | Hush | H Young Holdings | HYSCULPT
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Ian Mankin | Ingenitex | Ingles Buchan Textiles | International Tartans | Invertère | Invista | Irregular Sleep Pattern | Isidore Bryant | Istituto Marangoni
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James Dewhurst | James Ince Umbrellas | James Philips & Co. | Jane Atelier | Jardin Living | JCA London Fashion Academy | JD Sports | JD Williams | J. H. Clissold | Jo Gordon | Joanne Yeadon | John Foster | John Lewis | John Smedley | John Spencer | Johnstons of Elgin | Joshua Ellis | Joseph Joseph | J Pillow | Juicy Bumbles | Just Group – Peter Alexander | Justine Tabak
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Kalopsia Collective | Katz & Mouse | Karl Donoghue | Kate Sheridan | KBN Knitwear | Kei Collections | Keltie | Kestin | Key Training & Learning | Killstar | Kingfisher PLC | Kinloch Anderson | Kissy Kissy | KTL (Key Training and Learning) | Kusan Accessories | Kynoch
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L Brands | La Fetiche | Lalage Beaumont | Laurence Odie Knitwear | Langton London Insurance Brokers | Laxtons | Lazy Oaf | Layer Clothing | Lazy Pheasant | Lectra | Leem | Lees Newsome | Leigh Spinners | Lluk | LR.D | Lochcarron of Scotland | Locker Loop | London College of Fashion | London Contour Experts | Loung-erie | Lucy & Yak | Luella | Luke 197 | Luxury Lockstitch | Lyle & Scott
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Maake Fabric Printers | MAES London | MacGregor and MacDuff | MacNaughton Holdings | Magee Weaving | Maggie Mowbray Millinery | Magicfit | Mai Clothing | Malcolm the Weaver | Mamas and Papas | Manchester Fashion Institute | Margaret Howell | Mark Michaels Valet Services | Marks & Spencer | Marling & Evans | Marton Mills | Mattel | Mayfairsilk Ltd | Merino.Baby | MG Rivers | Michael’s Bridal Fabrics | Mimi Berry | Minnessak | Mint Velvet | Motel Rocks | Monsoon | Moose Toys | Morning Marvels | Morphbag by GSK | Moss Bros
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National Children’s Wear Association | National Weaving | NBrown | Nemcee | New Look | Next | Nielanell | Nilorn | Ninety Percent | NW TexNet | Northumbria Healthcare Facilities | Northumbria University | Nosakhari CreateLab | Nottingham Trent University | Novem Vitas | Nu Blvck
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O+A Sports | Olive Clothing | Olivanna | Oliver Bonas | One Collective | Orto Print Studio | OUBAS | Own Studio
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Palava | P and C Retail | Pals Wear | Panache Lingerie | Pangaia | Pantherella | Pattern Cutting Studio | Pattern Project | Pennine Labels | Peregrine (JG Glover) | Perry Ellis | Phoebe Philo | Pigeon Organics | Pincroft Dyeing | Plain by Seye Adeola. | Plymouth College of Art | Pom & Granat | Pongees | Povoas Packaging | Premier EMCO | Premier Grip | Premier Textiles | Primark | Probity Europe | Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide (PCIAW) | PVH Brands Australia |
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RA Smart | Rapha | Readygele | Reiss | Revere Sport | Rewritten | River Island | RMJ Studio | Robert Mackie of Scotland | Rohan | Romney Tweed | Rutland Biodynamics
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S Dawes Weaving | Sabina Savage | Sainsbury’s | Salt Studio | Samuel Brothers | Samuel Tweed Fabrics | Sarah Regensburger | Sass & Belle | Savile Clifford | Savile Row Bespoke | Scamp and Dude | Schofield Dyers & Finishers | Scott & Charters (Hawick) | Schofield Dyers and Finishers | Scottish Enterprise | Scottish Textiles Showcase | Seasalt Cornwall | Self Made Studios | Sew It In London | Shaku | Shetland Woollen Co | Shiner | Shirley | SIL Group | Simmons Bilt | Simon Carter | Sinclair Duncan Textiles | SIPS | Sleex | SLG Brands Ltd | Smalls Merino | Smart Currency Exchange | Snag Tights | Soubi Studios | Splash About | SportPursuit | Strathberry | Stretchline UK | Standeven Fabrics | Stephen Walters | STTC Test Laboratory | Studio Nicholson | Studio Pia | Swatch Editor
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Tateossian | TBlaque | TCC Global | TechStyle Group | Tesco | Tessuti Scotland | Textile Centre of Excellence | Textile Institute | Textiles Scotland | The Bonnie Mob | The Continuity Company | The Deck | The Fashion & Textile Design Centre | The Natural Fibre Company | The Production Lab | The Saddlers’ Company | The Sewing Rooms | The Shetland Tweed Company | The Tailoring Academy | The Tartan Blanket Co | The Well Worn | Thirty Three Threads | Threads London | The Yarn Dyers | Toastie | Todd & Duncan | Toray Textiles | Tielle | Tres London | Try & Lilly | TRS Worldwide | Trutex
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Umbasse | Universal Works | University of Bolton | University of Huddersfield | University of Leeds | University of the Arts London | University of Westminster | Urban Outfitters | URSA straps | Uskees
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Wacoal | Wallace Sewell | W Brewin & Co | Weavabel | WEPT – London Fashion & Textiles Academy | Wemyss Weavecraft | Westminster Kingsway College | Whatever Sweats | White Stuff | Wicker Wings | Winchester School of Art | Wildness Lingerie | Wisla Narrow Fabrics | Wittypoint | Woolmark | Workwear | Wrendale Designs | William Halstead
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