Birmingham Chamber of Commerce | Export Documentation and translation services
www.greaterbirminghamchambers.com/
About: Accredited by the British Chambers, the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC) offers global trade services to businesses including export documentation, translation and interpreting services. BCC is fully ISO 9001:2015 compliant.
UKFT Member Support: International documentation: BCC has a fully credited documentation team that can support on a wide range of documents for international trade including International import certificates, Letters of credit, Certificates of origin, document legitimisation. UKFT members benefit from a discount on the price of an ATA carnet. When taking samples overseas, (for GB based businesses, this includes the EU), to an exhibition or on a sales trip, an ATA Carnet is the safest and most efficient way to get your goods through customs.
Translation services: BCC offer a discount on their professional language translation service which includes, patent filings, IP, trademark, opposition letters and disputes.; user manuals, legal contracts, website copy and product catalogues.
For a UKFT member introduction, email info@ukft.org
British Wool | Information, Advice and Guidance
www.britishwool.org.uk/
About: British Wool is a farmers co-operative working on behalf of 30,000 sheep farmers across the UK. It collects, grades, markets and sells British wool on behalf of its members to the internation wool textile industry for use in flooring, furnishings and apparel.
UKFT Member Support: British Wool can help UKFT members source the correct British wool types for their projects, as well as offering full traceability on all of the wool it selsl. With in-depth knowledge of the supply chain, British Wool can also help members identify the right partners to work with.
For a UKFT member introduction, email info@ukft.org
Crisis UK | Charity Partner
www.crisis.org.uk
About: Shop from Crisis is the retail department for Crisis UK, the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. Crisis helps people out of homelessness and campaigns for the changes needed to solve it altogether.
UKFT Member Support: Shop from Crisis can support UKFT members with innovative approaches to textile circularity, whilst providing impact figures. Crisis supports brands in three key ways;
- Corporate social responsibility: Raising funds through the retailing of excess stock, textiles or returns, on behalf of brands via our online shop or pop-up events.
- Wholesale initiative: Supporting designers by supplying excess textiles, avoiding the need to damage or purchase garments whilst preventing waste.
- Branded collaborations: Working together with partners to produce unique products with a purpose.
For a UKFT member introduction, email info@ukft.org
CSM Logistics | Global Logistics
www.csmlogistics.co.uk/
About: CSM Logistics specialises in air, road and ocean freight worldwide, warehousing and distribution, express door to door and courier services. Established in London for over 40 years. CSM have negotiated contracts with UPS, DHL, DPD and Parcel Force to offer significantly reduced rates.
CSM boasts a long and specialised relationship with a number of different industries from fashion, footwear, Leather goods and Accessories. The CSM delivery management system links to Shopify and WooCommerce to automatically create parcel labels.
UKFT Member Support: CSM can help with: International Courier Services, Import & Export services including guidance on commercial invoicing, UK Parcel deliveries, Freight Forwarding, Pick & Pack, Warehousing & Fulfilment, UK Pallet deliveries, Dedicated vehicles, Same-day deliveries.
Whether for a photoshoot, a tradeshow, red carpet event or a press day, CSM can arrange safe, timely and secure transit.
For a UKFT member introduction, email info@ukft.org
Denza | International Recruitment
denza.co.uk/
About: Denza is an international recruitment company specialising in placing exceptional candidates in roles at every level of the fashion industry.
Areas covered include:
Design: Womenswear design, Menswear design, Childrenswear design, Lingerie design, Denim design, Knitwear design, Accessories design, Footwear design, Textile design for fashion (Print design, Embroidery design, Embellishment design) and Homeware design (soft furnishing, textiles, tabletop, gift etc). This is all roles at all levels up to and including Creative Director.
Studio and Non-design: Product development, Production, Studio management, Fabric sourcing, Design room assistance, Garment technology, Pattern Cutting. This is all roles at all levels including Director level roles.
For a UKFT member introduction, email info@ukft.org
East IP | Legal / Intellectual Property
east-ip.com
About: East IP offers a full range of intellectual property-related services in Greater China as well as globally, including patent and trademark prosecution, strategic consulting, investigations into IP use and infringements, IP litigation, support for criminal and administrative enforcement, assistance with IP licensing, copyright registration, customs recordal and whitelisting, domain name registration and recovery.
UKFT Member Support: East IP offers a free one-hour consultation for UKFT members to discuss all IP requirements and to formulate a practical and effective IP strategy for the Greater China region. In addition, East IP offers discounted fees for members.
For a UKFT member introduction, email info@ukft.org
Envantage | Energy and Carbon Solutions
www.envantage.co.uk/
About: UKFT has partnered with energy and low carbon consultancy Envantage to provide specialist knowledge and best practice specifically for the UK fashion and textile industry. This would be of particular interest to our manufacturing members but all members can enquire to see how Envantage may be able to support their energy requirements.
UKFT Member Support: Envantage can help you to find out if you qualify for energy discount schemes, as well as advising on optimising energy usage, reducing carbon, and meeting your regulatory obligations. If you simply want to check if you could pay less for your energy, Envantage’s in-house trading desk are well-placed to advise on the best strategy for your business.
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Fox Williams | Legal
www.foxwilliams.com
About: Fox Williams is a full-service city law firm for the fashion industry acting for clients from designers through to retailers in respect of all their legal needs both in the UK and internationally.
UKFT Member Support: The team at Fox Williams are always happy to have an initial conversation with UKFT members to see if they can help with legal matters.
For a UKFT member introduction, email info@ukft.org
Fashion and Textiles Children’s Trust (FTCT) | Charity Partner
www.ftct.org.uk
About: As UKFT’s charity partner, FTCT provides grants to support families working in the British fashion and textile industry, who are facing financial instability.
UKFT Member Support: Only employees at fashion and textile organisations are eligible for FTCT grants, making the charity a unique channel of support for the industry. Companies are encouraged to adopt the FTCT as their chosen charity, supporting their work in two ways, investing in their services and promoting FTCT grants to your employees.
For a UKFT member introduction, email info@ukft.org
Global-E | Global Ecommerce
www.global-e.com/
About: The leading platform to enable and accelerate global e-commerce and the chosen partner of over 1000 brands and retailers worldwide, Global-e simplifies online selling across the world, enabling merchants to maximise their global potential and drive e-commerce growth and profitability. Global-e’s end-to-end solution combines best-in-class localisation capabilities, streamlined operations and proprietary data-driven market insights, covering all aspects of global online trading and minimising the risk and the complexity involved in selling online to markets worldwide.
UKFT Member Support: Free Global CX Audit & Uplift Analysis. Eligible UKFT members will receive a free global customer experience analysis detailing how to address the gaps in their offering. Additionally, they will receive a free tailored uplift report outlining the potential conversion rate uplift/increase they could see for their key markets by removing the biggest friction points in their customer journey.
For a UKFT member introduction, email info@ukft.org
Greenway Logistics | Global Logistics
greenway-logistics.com
About: Greenway Logistics is a global logistics solutions provider, specialising in logistics for fashion, lifestyle, and textile companies. Greenway focuses on supporting non-EU businesses with their EU fulfilment, offering export solutions and sea freight consolidation. Greenway Logistics has collective deals with partners in sea and air freight, express transport for parcel and pallet distribution, as well as road transport, while also providing more sustainable logistics services for industry association members. Greenway Logistics stands for cost savings, sustainability, and innovation.
UKFT Member Support: Greenway Logistics, based in the Netherlands, is a global logistics solutions provider, specialising in providing export solutions, consolidation of sea freight, outsourcing and more sustainable logistics services to industry association members.
Advice and mediation from Greenway logistics is free of charge to UKFT Members with additional services and benefits including:
- Consolidation of sea freight, with ‘buying at source’ and ‘buffering at source’ as new elements.
- CO₂ monitoring of logistics, with formal certification and focus on improving performance.
- Gateway to Europe initiative, a full-service export logistics, VAT and fulfillment solution to help fashion companies succeed in the European market
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Intertek | Testing, Inspection and Certification
www.intertek.com
About: Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider offering innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions for our customers’ operations and supply chains, helping retailers, brands and manufacturers of textile products, apparel, home textiles, footwear and accessories assure the safety, quality, performance and sustainability of their products.
Intertek training courses cover regulatory developments, compliance requirements, good manufacturing practices, quality management systems certification, evolving technology and markets, sourcing, development necessities, and more.
UKFT Member Support: UKFT members benefit from discounts on certifications, testing, auditing and sustainability services. Discounts are also available on Intertek courses delivered by the Intertek Academy.
For a UKFT member introduction, email info@ukft.org
Langton London Insurance Brokers | Insurance / Business Protection
www.langtonlondoninsurancebrokers.co.uk
About: Insurance Brokers – commercial insurance broker specialising in all aspects of business insurance.
UKFT Member Support: Members can receive expert advice on a wide range of insurance solutions, including Public, Products, and Employer Liability, Marine, Cyber, Credit, Fleet, Property, and more. Langton can guide members every step of the way.
For an instant quote, you can also visit Parasol Insure, the new online Quote & Buy portal.
For a UKFT member introduction, email info@ukft.org
Peclers Paris | Colour Trend Forecasting
www.peclersparis.com/en/creative-strategy/
About: Peclers Paris offer trend forecasting to the fashion, textile, and retail industry. Its creative insights help companies make the right strategic and creative decisions to keep their brands relevant and ahead of the competition.
UKFT Member Support: UKFT’s members have access to the Colour and Textile trend information including colour trend analysis for all categories and access to the Peclers + digital platform. Peclers Paris trend books portfolio is designed to inspire and guide you throughout your product innovation processes and new developments.
Colour, product and texture recommendations are organised around lifestyles and seasonal themes to inspire you to innovate.
For a UKFT member introduction, email info@ukft.org
Smart Currency Business | Finance and currency exchange
www.smartcurrencybusiness.com
About: Smart Currency Business provides award-winning treasury management solutions to British businesses. The company’s comprehensive, consultative support helps fashion businesses overcome currency risk, while its team of account managers provide ongoing support that helps you meet and exceed your strategic objectives.
UKFT Member Support: Smart Currency Business has been a partner of UKFT and the fashion sector for many years. Smart Currency Business leverages sector insights and a wealth of experience to ensure UKFT members are protected from always unpredictable currency markets. UKFT members can benefit from reliable, consistent support from their dedicated account managers, who are able to provide both risk identification and ongoing, post-trade support.
UKFT members are eligible for a free risk management healthcheck.
For a UKFT member introduction, email info@ukft.org
Shirley | Testing services
www.shirley.co.uk
About: Shirley is the official UK testing institute that grant OEKO-TEX certification. OEKO-TEX ensures textile safety, sustainability, and ethical production, promoting consumer confidence and environmental responsibility for textile supply chains and brands.
For a UKFT member introduction, email info@ukft.org
The Mills Fabrica | Innovation Platform
www.themillsfabrica.com
About: The Mills Fabrica is a global innovation platform dedicated to accelerating techstyle and agrifood innovations for sustainability and social impact through a VC fund, co-working space, strategic partnerships, industry events and an innovation gallery and concept store.
UKFT Member Support: As part of its partnership with UKFT, The Mills Fabrica is delighted to offer exclusive benefits to its members, designed to enhance innovation, networking, and growth opportunities:
- 10% off memberships for fixed and floating desk spaces (offer valid until June 2025 for a 12-month term)
- 10% off event room hire (offer valid until June 2025 for a 12-month term)
- Free educational tours at Fabrica X (valid until 31 October, 2025)
Contact: fabricax_london@themillsfabrica.com
For a UKFT member introduction, email info@ukft.org
Valpak | Compliance and Environmental Performance
www.valpak.co.uk
About: Valpak provides environmental compliance services globally, specialising in data management, packaging compliance, recycling and waste solutions, and REACH/RoHS compliance. Trusted by businesses in the UK and beyond, Valpak is fully ISO 27001 certified and serves as an approved assessor for the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI).
UKFT Member Support: Valpak offers free UK packaging EPR assessments to small businesses within the scope of the UK legislation and those not yet within the scope to determine present and future obligations. This package also includes access to Valpak member only webinars and newsletters.
Valpak delivers specialist EPR, data reporting, packaging optimisation and international compliance, industry webinars, workshops and white papers.
For a UKFT member introduction, email info@ukft.org
Westbrook Agency | Branding
westbrookagency.co.uk
Bio: Westbrook is a branding agency based in the north of England, binding strategy, creative, digital and content to deliver campaigns that connect brands with audiences.
Westbrook is a select team that has been delivering brand, creative and strategy to ambitious brands across the UK for over 30 years. The team’s breadth of skills enables them work with selected companies that rely on brand experience to connect with communities.
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