Individuals with highly specialist and technical skills are one of the most valuable assets within the UK fashion and textile industry. A workforce equipped to embrace significant developments in innovation and technology is essential to supporting a resilient and flexible industry.

As the Government appointed Sector Skills Body (SSB) for fashion and textiles, UKFT works to address critical skills gaps and develop industry-led solutions. We help to elevate the skills of the UK fashion and textile industry to maintain its competitive position globally. 

We bring together education and industry to respond to current and future workforce requirements. We develop new vocational and academic routes that meet the needs of business and promote careers and opportunities to the next generation. 

We help fashion and textile businesses to attract, train and retain the best.