UKFT news and archive

Crisis partners with UKFT on recycling scheme

British homelessness charity Crisis is collaborating with the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) to trial a new approach to recycling in a bid to reduce clothing waste. The recycling trial forms part of the ACT project led by UKFT and is currently taking place in the charity's Peckham and Elephant & Castle stores in London until...

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BFC, UKFT and UKRI launch Circular Fashion Innovation Network

The British Fashion Council (BFC), the UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT), and UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) have joined forces to launch what they are calling a “groundbreaking partnership” called the Circular Fashion Innovation Network (CFIN). The CFIN will sit under the BFC’s Institute of Positive Fashion (IPF) to bring together...

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Marks & Spencer, New Look and Pangaia join recycling technology project

The UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) has announced a series of new government-funded projects centred around textile recycling infrastructure, circular fashion and sustainable manufacturing. One of the first initiatives, the Autosort for Circular Textiles Demonstrator (ACT UK), is a four million pound project to develop and pilot an...

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Retailers New Look and Next to pilot new supply chain platform

The UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) is working with technology companies IBM, Tech Data, and the Future Fashion Factory to design, prototype and pilot a new technology platform to help the fashion and textile industry drive sustainability and profitability through increased transparency within the supply chain. The Sustainable Supply...

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UKFT launches new projects to support future talent

The UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) is launching two new initiatives to help support future talent in the industry, as part of its mission to promote the growth of the entire supply chain across the UK. The projects aim to promote the “wealth of opportunities to young people” of either working with or within a UK manufacturer, as the...

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UKFT becomes the Sector Skills Body for Fashion and Textile Industry

The UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) has become the Sector Skills Body for the Fashion and Textile industry, taking over from Creative Skillset, following a reception at the House of Parliament. The UKFT has agreed to take over the management of current apprenticeship frameworks, which includes the responsibility of both registration and...

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UKFT launches 'Made It' to support graduate designers

The UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) has launched a collaboration with Marks and Spencer and Graduate Fashion Week to bring together graduate designers and UK manufacturers. ‘Made It’ was launched at a reception and catwalk showcase at the Houses of Parliament, hosted by Damian Collins MP, UK Fashion and Textile Association and Graduate...

Schools

UK Fashion & Textile Association appoint new CEO

The UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer, as John Miln is set to step down from the role. Miln will be succeeded by Adam Mansell, who will take over duties as of January 2016, but remain onboard as Consultant to UKFT. Miln, who has acted as CEO since 2011, leadership is said to...

Fairs

Meet the Manufacturer teams up with UKFT for ‘Meet the Buyer’

Meet the Manufacturer, the sourcing trade show and conference created by Make it British has teamed up with the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) to launch a new initiative at its upcoming event in June, known as ‘Meet the Buyer.’ The new sessions will offer exhibiting manufacturers unique networking opportunities with key buyers in a...

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UKFT demands government review plans to cut TAP support

The UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) has called for an immediate review of government plans to cut support to the Tradeshow Access Program (TAP) which aids SME businesses at main international trade fairs. “This budget cut completely goes against the announcements previously given by the Prime Minister and will have a harmful effect on...

Apparel

Johnstons of Elgin awarded UKFT Gold Award

Johnstons of Elgin, the Scottish cashmere and knitwear label, has been recognised at the 2011 UK Fashion & Textile Export Awards. The fashion brand was awarded the prestigious Gold Award, sponsored by HSBC, which is given to UK companies who boast a long standing record of export success. “I am absolutely delighted to have received the UKFT Gold...

Apparel

UKFT seminar focuses on India

The UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) will be targeting the Indian fashion retail market in a discussion seminar scheduled to take place on Wednesday 27th October at its new home in London’s Bloomsbury. The Indian retail market, with its GDP predicted to quadruple by 2020, presents huge opportunities for UK fashion brands and designers....