Knowledge, leadership and opportunity. These three words are at the core of UKFT’s vision and commitment to support the growth of the UK fashion and textile industry. Discover how they have been guiding us this year by exploring our Q3 2022 report.

This document highlights what we have been doing on behalf of our members and the industry at large. From membership news to manufacturing and education, international business, skills and training, employment, government relations and sustainability, learn more about what UKFT has been up to during the third quarter of 2022.

UKFT Q3 2022 REPORT

SUMMARY

MEMBERSHIP

• Showcasing members’ stories, successes and news
• Creating connections at UKFT member receptions
• Supporting businesses and sharing government updates
• Member benefits from associates and partners
• UKFT Rise and Hyatt Place London City East Partnership

MANUFACTURING & EDUCATION

• Growth of the manufacturing and education partners memberships
• Drapers x UKFT internship Bursary Programme

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

• Furthering the UKFT Global Brands Campaign
• Supporting UK Fashion and Textile businesses at international events
• Visiting the Chicago Menswear Collective in August 2022
• Attending the textiles show Première Vision in July 2022

SKILLS & TRAINING

• News about training and travel supported by UKFT’s Young Textile Technician Fund
• Brand new occupational traineeship for manufacturing sewn products job roles
• Reviews and updates: vocational qualifications and apprenticeships
• Skills boot camp to take place in Greater Manchester
• National careers events in October and November 2022

EMPLOYMENT

• Summary of the main queries received from members this quarter

UKFT SCOTLAND

• Industry Leadership Group (ILG) meeting in August 2022
• Assessing the communication between industry and a skills development agency
• Notes on export and promoting Scotland to an international audience

INNOVATION, R&D & SUSTAINABILITY

• Call for UK brands and factories to pilot Made-to-Order production
• Discussing the latest technology developments at the Weaving Conference

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

• Snapshot of what UKFT has been developing during the last quarter

UKFT Q3 2022 REPORT

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