The UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) will return to Milano Unica from 7-9 July 2026 with a creative group of British textile manufacturers and suppliers presenting their latest collections the upcoming season.
Taking place in Milan, the exhibition will highlight the breadth of British textile innovation, craftsmanship and manufacturing expertise across tailoring, outerwear, luxury fabrics, silks, tweeds, tartans, labels and trims. The UK group will bring together heritage mills, specialist manufacturers and forward-looking textile businesses serving the international luxury and premium markets.
UKFT will be promoting the natural strengths and versatility of wool at the event, alongside British Wool and Campaign for Wool.
Participating UK companies include:
- Alfred Brown, showcasing fine worsted cloths woven in Leeds, including Merino wool and blended tailoring fabrics.
- Bower Roebuck, presenting luxury English wool and sustainable tailoring fabrics developed in Huddersfield.
- Brisbane Moss, known for its extensive stock-supported corduroy, moleskin and cotton fabric collections.
- British Millerain, a global specialist in waxed cotton and outerwear textiles with strong sustainable credentials.
- Joseph H Clissold & Son, presenting Made in England wool fabrics combining heritage craftsmanship with modern fabric technology.
- Joshua Ellis, renowned for handcrafted cashmere and woollen cloths woven in Yorkshire.
- Fernmoor, relaunching with a new Spring/Summer 2026 womenswear fabric collection.
- John Foster 1819, showcasing worsted and mohair fabrics woven in Yorkshire since 1819.
- Halley Stevensons, presenting weatherproof and waxed cotton fabrics including performance naturals.
- William Halstead, internationally recognised for luxury mohair and worsted tailoring fabrics.
- Harris Tweed Hebrides, bringing handwoven Harris Tweed from the Outer Hebrides.
- Henry Bertrand, offering responsibly sourced silk and silk-blend fabrics.
- Kynoch of Scotland, presenting collections rooted in British textile heritage and innovation.
- Laurent Garigue, showcasing sustainable luxury fabrics manufactured in Yorkshire and Scotland.
- Liberty Fabrics and City by Liberty Fabrics, presenting contemporary printed textile collections.
- Linton Tweeds, known for couture tweeds developed for leading fashion houses.
- Lochcarron of Scotland is a leading manufacturer of tartan fabrics and accessories.
- Magee 1866, presenting natural fibre collections rooted in slow fashion principles.
- Mallalieus, showcasing woollen fabrics and accessories produced at its vertical mill in the north of England.
- Marling & Evans, specialists in refined British sartorial fabrics produced in Yorkshire.
- Marton Mills, presenting premium fabrics developed in West Yorkshire.
- MOON, showcasing authentic wool fabrics produced entirely at its UK manufacturing site.
- Pongees, presenting an extensive range of stock-supported silk fabrics.
- Savile Clifford, supplying British woven tailoring fabrics to luxury fashion brands worldwide.
- Spence Bryson Linens, presenting premium linen textiles from Northern Ireland.
- Stephen Walters, showcasing luxury jacquards, textured weaves and contemporary fabric developments.
- Weavabel, specialists in sustainable branded packaging and trims solutions.
The UK exhibitors will be located across multiple halls at Milano Unica, reflecting the diversity of British textile manufacturing across menswear, womenswear, couture, tailoring, outerwear and accessories.
Visitors to event will have the opportunity to meet directly with UK manufacturers and explore new developments in responsible sourcing, natural fibres, technical finishing, stock-supported collections and bespoke textile development.
Discover British Textiles
Daniel Connolly, Senior Executive at UKFT, said: “UKFT is proud to bring a diverse group of top British mills, textile manufacturers, cloth merchants and textile design studios to Milano Unica, supported by the Worshipful Company of Clothworkers and the Department for Business and Trade. The latest collections from British exhibitors showcase a dynamic fusion of tradition, craftsmanship and forward-thinking innovation. Whether through the creative use of natural fibres, cutting-edge performance fabrics or exquisite silks and jacquards, these companies continue to shape the future of fashion and luxury textiles. As sustainability and creativity take centre stage, British textiles remain at the forefront of global fashion trends at Milano Unica and beyond.”
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