This year’s UKFT Sustainability Conference: Innovation in Action will explore how innovation is driving real change across the UK fashion and textile supply chain.

Held on 25 September 2025 in London, the one-day event will bring together brands, retailers, manufacturers, researchers, innovators, policymakers and funders to focus on what’s happening now – and what’s coming next.

The conference will highlight the latest innovations driving a more sustainable industry, from next-generation materials and low-impact dyes and finishes to advanced manufacturing technologies and recycling solutions

Attendees will gain practical insights into how the industry is evolving to meet environmental challenges, hearing directly from those leading the change. Through real-world scenarios and case studies of successful innovation, the event will demonstrate how innovation is being actioned across the sector. Whether you’re looking to understand what’s already happening in the UK, discover what’s coming next or demystify how to get started, this event is designed to help you move from awareness to action.

Why attend?

• Discover emerging innovations in sustainable materials, colour and finishing, manufacturing and recycling.
• Hear from pioneers and early adopters across the UK supply chain.
• Identify practical steps to integrate innovation into your own business.
• Connect with peers, experts and innovators shaping the future of the UK fashion and textile supply chain.

This is your opportunity to stay ahead of the curve, learn from real-world examples and be part of building a more sustainable future for UK fashion and textiles.

This is an invite-only event and registrations will open shortly.