UKFT is the largest network for fashion and textiles in the UK. As the industry’s leading trade association and Sector Skills Body, we are committed to delivering sustainable growth for the entire UK fashion and textile supply chain.
We bring together brands, designers, manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, recyclers, educators and innovators to promote their businesses and our industry, both in the UK and throughout the world.
We offer practical advice and technical support to help member companies grow and trade internationally. We provide support to help businesses comply with UK and international regulations, offering guidance on areas including labelling, safety standards, sustainability, trade rules and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).
With a strong foundation in sustainability and innovation, UKFT continues to influence the direction of the circular economy through research and collaboration. Our work with reuse and recycling specialists is creating a connected, sector-wide network for sustainable change from fibre to final lifecycle.
We work to elevate the skills of the UK fashion and textile industry to maintain our competitive position for the future.
We support businesses with complex global supply chains, as well as helping to drive a resilient and innovative UK manufacturing sector.
UKFT is dedicated to supporting the growth of member businesses and enabling the UK fashion and textile industry to meet future challenges and global opportunities.
To do this, we...
- Unite and represent the UK fashion and textile supply chain
- Support business growth through insight, guidance and advocacy
- Promote skills, training and workforce development
- Champion innovation, sustainability and circular practices
- Enhance international competitiveness and market access
What UKFT does for you
UKFT’s work spans strategic representation and practical support across five key areas:
Industry representation
We champion the sector’s strategic and economic value to government, policymakers and stakeholders, ensuring industry priorities are visible and understood.
International business
We promote UK fashion and textiles globally and help companies navigate changing markets, understand complex global trading arrangements and comply with international regulations.
Regulation & Compliance support
Members receive guidance on regulation, product safety, labelling, trade documentation and sustainability requirements.
Innovation & sustainability
We drive meaningful collaboration on innovation, circularity and sustainability; uniting the industry and helping members prepare for future legislation.
Skills & training
As the Sector Skills Body, we address skills gaps, develop industry-led training routes- and promote careers in fashion and textiles.
Our membership network spans the full breadth of the fashion and textile ecosystem, from emerging designers, retailers and global brands to textile mills, innovators, educators and reuse/recycling specialists. Through collaboration, insight sharing and strategic partnerships, members connect, learn and influence the future of the sector.
Our members and partners include
- Brands and retailers
- Manufacturing and supply chain companies
- Skills providers and education institutions
- Innovators and circularity champions
- Sustainability-focused organisations and specialists
- Aligned trade associations, policymakers and international trade bodies
UKFT is led by a governance structure and executive team with deep industry experience. Our leadership brings a blend of commercial insight, policy engagement expertise and sector knowledge to guide UKFT’s strategic direction.
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We help members navigate change, anticipate challenges and seize opportunities, from legislative shifts and global trade dynamics to workforce transformation and sustainability trends.
- A platform for collective industry influence in policymaking
- Practical support across compliance, skills, innovation and international growth
- Access to insight, research and evolving best practice
- Opportunities for collaboration and cross-sector- partnerships
- Strengthened skills pipelines and workforce capability
- Elevated profile and global presence for UK businesses
UKFT is headquartered in London with staff located across the UK, including Scotland, the East Midlands, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Yorkshire. We operate with a national outlook while supporting members internationally.
Our President is HRH The Princess Royal.
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Grow your business and help shape the future of the UK fashion and textile industry. UKFT membership offers access to insight, expertise and a vibrant community that moves the industry forward together.
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