UKFT’s Q4 2025 report: What we’ve been doing on your behalf
21/01/2026
We are delighted to share some updates from Q4 2025 that underline our work to build a stronger UK fashion and textile industry.
Highlights from Q4 2025 include:
MEMBERSHIP: We welcomed new members across fashion, textiles, education and recycling, while deepening relationships through visits, events and targeted roundtables. Members told us they value the clarity, connections and hands-on support that membership brings, particularly at a time of financial pressure, trade uncertainty and regulatory change.
VOICE & ADVOCACY: Advocacy remained central to our work. We continued to press government and EU stakeholders on the challenges facing our sector, from industrial strategy exclusion to skills funding, trade agreements and sustainability regulation.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS: During Q4, international market activity focused on trade show planning, sourcing trips, and member support in response to evolving global trade conditions. Key upcoming tradeshows include Pitti Uomo Florence, Milano Unica, Paris Men’s and Women’s Fashion Weeks, Playtime Childrenswear and VIATT Vietnam.
COMPLIANCE & REGULATION: Our team worked to ensure businesses are informed, prepared, and aligned with current and upcoming legislation affecting the UK and international fashion and textile industry. Regulatory support for members featured multiple Compliance 101 webinars on EU ESPR & DPP, Green Claims and sustainability legislation, and new resources were produced on UK pricing compliance, consumer empowerment under the Green Transition Directive, and sustainability certifications for ECGTD compliance.
SKILLS & TRAINING: The team collaborated with key education partners, contributed to graduate outcomes reporting that led to positive sector action, and delivered careers campaigns and job fairs reaching over 450 young people. Additional training initiatives, bursaries, and internships supported skills development, workforce entry, and recruitment across textile, fashion, and manufacturing employers.
INNOVATION & SUSTAINABILITY: During this quarter, the team focused on providing targeted support across sustainability and circularity initiatives. The sustainability clinic programme engaged members and offered guidance on decarbonisation, certifications, green claims, responsible sourcing, modern slavery compliance and commercialising surplus material. The Sustainability 101 series concluded with webinars on GOTS standards and decarbonisation strategy.
Once again, this quarter reinforced our role as a trusted membership organisation funded by the industry for the industry. We remain focused on keeping our members informed and connected, supporting both immediate business needs and the long-term strength of the sector.
– Adam Mansell, CEO of UKFT
Keep reading to learn more about these exciting initiatives and feel free to get in touch out if there are further ways we can help you. Thank you for your ongoing support!
For member access to webinars, resources and other support, please email info@ukft.org.
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