UKFT Webinars and Conferences

Connect, learn and develop with our annual programme of industry-focused sessions

UKFT delivers an annual programme of webinars, conferences and roundtables designed to address the needs and opportunities of the fashion and textile industry. These online and live sessions cover pressing business topics, regulatory change, sustainability, international trade, compliance and more, all tailored to support member businesses.

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About our webinars and roundtables

UKFT’s programme of webinars and roundtables brings together industry experts, specialist partners and thought leaders to share insight on current developments and challenges across the sector.

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Members can participate in live sessions and access a library of past recordings to support continuous learning and practical decision-making.

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UKFT members also access a wide range of other benefits that support business growth and visibility, including networking, events, resources and specialist services from partners.

UKFT conferences

UKFT’s conferences are a key part of the membership events calendar, offering deeper knowledge, networking and strategic insight on major industry themes. Members are always first to know about upcoming conferences and have priority access.

Featured conference list:

UKFT Sustainability Conference: future-focused sustainability practices and policy
UKFT Weaving Conference: technical and sector-specific insight
UKFT Education Partner Conference: collaboration between education and industry

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Webinars and roundtables programme

Our webinar programme covers a wide range of subjects, from immediate business essentials to emerging regulatory and sustainability topics. By partnering with leading experts, UKFT helps members stay informed and confident in addressing key issues.

Themes

Business essentials: accounting, legal, finance and logistics
Regulation, compliance and labelling: global regulatory changes and best practice
International trade: export, VAT and supply-chain insight
Sustainability and responsible practice: policy, certification and climate action
Education and skills: training, career development and T-Level briefings
Manufacturing and innovation: technology adoption and production strategy

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Upcoming events

Webinar and roundtable recordings (Members only)

UKFT members have access to a growing library of past webinar and roundtable recordings. These include comprehensive sessions from our Compliance 101, Sustainability 101 and Business Development series, covering topics such as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), REACH, human rights due diligence, greenhouse gas accounting, brand strategy, VAT and international expansion.

If you would like access to recordings or more details about specific sessions, please contact the UKFT team.

Compliance 101 Series (C101)

C101: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

C101: Regulatory overview

C101: Textile and apparel labelling: GINETEX & global labelling compliance

C101: Navigating ESPR and the Digital Product Passport (DPP)

C101: EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR)

C101: EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

C101: Understanding green claims

Additional: Turning Research into Action: LEGI-STANDARDS Project and FASHTRAX Platform

Additional: How WEFT is helping industry prepare for EPR: Data, Design and Impact

Sustainability 101 Series (S101)

S101: GOTS Demystified: the value of GOTS certification for organic textiles

S101: Better Cotton in transition – understanding the latest updates

S101: From application to accreditation: the B Corp path

S101: An introduction to greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting

S101: Climate and Energy Regulations & Reporting: What UK businesses need to know with Envantage

S101: Complying with the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme A dive into ISO 50001 with Intertek

S101: High-risk restricted chemical substances in the apparel and footwear sector with Intertek

S101: Complying with the UK and EU REACH (Registration , Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) Regulations with Valpak

S101: EU Sustainability Legislations: What impact could it have on your business? With EURATEX

S101: Understanding Environmental Due Diligence and Tools for Compliance with amfori, Fox Williams and Worldly

S101: Introduction to Human Rights Due Diligence with Intertek and SLCP

S101: Understanding responsible supply chains in fashion and textiles, with the OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development)

S101: How to avoid greenwashing in fashion, with the CMA and Fox Williams

S101: The Sustainable Fashion Communication Playbook Masterclass: Shifting the narrative on Green Claims. With the UN Environment Programme

S101: Unlocking the business value of certification with Textile Exchange’s tools

S101: Taking responsibility through standardisation: Deep dive into OEKO-TEX certification

Business and Business Development (B101)

B101: Strategic brand touch points, creating memorable brand interactions B2B/B2C

B101: Unlocking Vietnam – retail and marketing insights for fashion & textile brands

B101: Fashion brands: expand your wholesale in North America and beyond

B101: Managing currency risk in volatile markets with Smart Currency Business

B101: The benefits of credit insurance for your wholesale orders

B101: Bridge To India: Opportunities for UK fashion and textiles in a dynamic market

B101: Navigating EU VAT without setting up an EU Limited Company for B2B or B2C

B101: Introducing the FNAD Accelerator Programme for fashion businesses (helping fashion brands develop the tools and knowledge to achieve wholesale growth in North America and globally)

B101: Are you looking to expand your textile fabric sales in East Asia?

Education Partners

UKFT’s MADE IT Online Masterclass – offering students an in-depth understanding of Production and Sourcing for the fashion and textiles industry, from a global perspective and with a closer focus on UK sourcing

Briefing session on the new Craft and Design T Level

Manufacturing

Disrupting Manufacturing webinar: Can made-to-order production be viable for UK Manufacturers?

Disrupting Manufacturing webinar: Funding for innovation and implementing new technologies

Restoring fashion production to the UK

How to build a strong relationships with suppliers

Make manufacturing can work for you and your business

Energy

Energy compensation schemes: Are you getting all you are entitled to?

A guide to completing the PAT and SAT forms for the Climate Change Levy (CCL)

Trading with the EU

Navigating EU VAT without setting up an EU limited company for B2B or B2C

UKFT Roundtable on logistics into and out of the EU

How to work with agents and distributors in the EU post-Brexit

Rules of origin for Trading with the EU

How UK Textile Companies can access new EU shipping solutions – The Huddersfield Process

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