The fashion and textile industry is facing significant transformation, driven by sustainability requirements, technological innovation, evolving legislation and changing consumer expectations. UKFT membership provides a platform to stay informed, build valuable partnerships and influence the future direction of the sector.
Find out how we support Innovation members to expand their Knowledge, Profile and Network, below.
Knowledge
Gain access to the latest insights, collaborative projects and emerging opportunities spanning next-generation materials, sustainable colouration and finishing technologies, circular systems, and future manufacturing.
Personalised business support
Members receive dedicated business advice and guidance from the UKFT team and our industry specialists in areas including Business Strategy, Sustainability and Environmental, Compliance, Skills and Training, HR and Employment, and Funding, ensuring they remain competitive.
Industry resources
Our resources and updates focus on industry intelligence and market insights, policy and regulatory updates, plus sustainability, regulatory and circularity guidance.
Webinars & conferences
Members gain priority access to industry events, roundtables and a library of past recordings on a wide range of topics.
- Influence industry policy: UKFT represents members’ interests to government and industry at national and international levels, influencing policies and regulations to support the growth of innovation initiatives. We maintain strong relationships with DEFRA, WRAP, Textiles 2030, the Environment Agency and European policymakers to support the sector. This allows us to keep our members informed about expectations while ensuring their needs and perspectives are considered.
- Join key campaigns and projects: Engage in strategic projects that promote sustainability and circular business models.
- Industry exposure: Showcase your business through UKFT’s platforms, newsletters and social media to establish credibility as a leader in sustainability and circular fashion
- Innovation and sustainability projects and opportunities: Members gain insights and opportunities to participate in sustainability and innovation projects.
- New connections: We help members make new connections across the industry and throughout the UK through our broad network, links with our Education Partners and access to a range of services through our Associate Partners
- Exclusive events: Discounts and invitations to member-only networking events to connect with businesses across the UK fashion and textile supply chain.
- Specialist services: Access to trusted Associate Partners which include specialists in global logistics covering including sea freight consolidation and supply chain optimisation, legal issues, compliance and testing, and more.
- Central London spaces: Discounted rates on meeting, showroom and boardroom spaces.
Innovation is critical to the future competitiveness and sustainability of the UK fashion and textile industry. Whether you are developing next-generation materials, advanced manufacturing technologies, circular solutions, novel colouration processes, coatings and finishes, or digital tools, UKFT membership helps you accelerate commercial opportunities and industry impact.
As a UKFT Innovator member, you can:
- Connect with the industry – Be part of a network that includes brands, retailers, manufacturers and suppliers looking for innovative solutions.
- Access market intelligence – Stay informed on emerging trends, policy developments, funding opportunities and industry challenges shaping innovation priorities.
- Collaborate on projects – Engage with research institutions, industry partners and innovation programmes to develop and scale new technologies.
- Increase your visibility – Showcase your expertise, products and services through UKFT events, communications and industry networks.
- Influence the future of the sector – Contribute to conversations around sustainability, circularity, manufacturing transformation and innovation policy.
- Unlock growth opportunities – Access introductions, partnerships and initiatives that can support commercialisation, investment and market adoption.
By joining UKFT, innovators become part of a powerful network working together to shape the future of fashion and textiles through innovation, sustainability and growth.
UKFT’s Reuse & Recycling membership facilitates greater collaboration across the fashion and textile value chain to support the transition to a circular economy; accelerate innovation in reuse, repair and recycling; and unlock new commercial, funding and partnership opportunities.
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