UKFT Weaving Conference 2026 – Innovating for Productivity – brings together industry leaders, technology experts, researchers and manufacturers for a full day of insight, innovation and practical solutions designed to help weaving businesses improve efficiency, strengthen competitiveness and prepare for the future.
This flagship event on 8 October in Huddersfield will unite delegates from across apparel and technical textiles, in defence, fashion, medical, interior, automotive, aerospace, construction, leisure and advanced manufacturing sectors, creating a unique forum for knowledge sharing, strategic discussion and meaningful industry connections.
Registered companies include:
- Abraham Moon & Sons
- Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre
- Alfred Brown
- BMS Vision
- Border Technologies
- British Textile Machinery Assocaton
- Drove Weavers
- EntroMetrix
- Fashion & Textile Children’s Trust
- Fibre2Fashon
- Fulgar Spa
- Gemell
- Heathcoat Fabrics
- Huddersfield Textile Society
- Itema
- John Smedley
- John Spencer
- Johnstons of Elgin
- Joseph H Clissold
- Karl Mayer
- Leeds Beckett University
- Lochcarron of Scotland
- Macnaughton Holdings
- Margaret Howell
- Marks & Spencer
- Marton Mills
- MBA Yarns
- Member of Parliament
- National Manufacturing Institute Scotland
- PMSS Academy
- Pulsar
- Sages London
- Sam Weller
- Shelton Vision
- Slurp
- Snap
- Solena Materials
- Staubli
- Stephen Walters
- The Manufacturing Technology Centre
- The Textile Institute
- The Weavers
- Toray Textiles Europe
- Vandewiele
- Veranneman Technical Textiles
- West Riding Agencies
- Wooltex
Representatives include the following job titles:
- CEO
- Managing Director
- President
- Founder
- Director
- Operations Manager
- Sales Manager
- Production Manager
- Design Manager
- Engineering Manager
- Technical Manager
- Sustainability Manager
- Quality and Compliance Manager
- Warehouse Manager
- Weaving Manager
- Fibre Production Manager
- Commercial Lead
- Sustainability Lead
- Consultant
- Engineer
- Lecturer
- Administrator
- Sales Executive
Will you be joining them?
Event details: 8 October 2026 | 9am–6pm, followed by networking dinner | Cedar Court Hotel, Huddersfield
