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

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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

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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

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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.

Education Partner

Membership for universirties, colleges and training providers

Retail Partner

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Federated Membership

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Associate Membership

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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.

Voice of the Industry

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https://ukft.org/lobbying-and-government-relations/

International Business

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Innvovation and Sustainability

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Skills & Training

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UK Manufacturing

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https://ukft.org/manufacturing

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Who We Are

Adam Mansell

Chief Executive Officer

Paul Alger MBE

International Business Director

John West

Director of Skills & Training

Jaki Love

Director of Innovation and Sustainability

Tara Hounslea

Director of Communications

Celia Thornley

Head of Skills & Training

Daniel Connolly

Executive

Noleen Willis

Trade Compliance Manager

Ana Findlator

Finance and Facilities Manager

Katie Robinson

Textiles Membership Manager

Elliot Barlow

Manufacturing and Education Consultant

Alice Burkitt

Consultant

Ambrine Hocine-Dyduch

Marketing Executive

Liam Byrne

Marketing Manager

Amy Packham

Event Coordinator

Daniela Lucaci

Social Media Executive

Faye Edwards

Fashion Membership Manager

Sadikchya Singh

Sustainability and Innovation Assistant

Elizabeth Dakin

Sustainability Manager

Lauren Junestrand

Innovation and Sustainability Network Manager

Flor Canencia

Senior Programme Manager

Laura Tobin

Creative Executive

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.

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