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UKFT takes action to improve how fashion and textile graduate outcomes are measured

The UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) has launched a cross-sector initiative to address challenges in how graduate employment outcomes are classified for fashion and textile courses in the UK. UKFT says current Graduate Outcomes data — a national survey run by the Higher Education Statistics Agency that records what graduates are doing 15...

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UKFT launches Reuse and Recycling membership

The UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) has launched a new membership category for textile collectors, sorters, graders, mechanical recyclers, upcyclers and recycling innovators. The new Reuse and Recycling membership is dedicated to supporting circularity, growth and innovation within the UK fashion and textile industry by providing...

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University of Westminster offering new MA course to bridge the skills gap in manufacturing

The University of Westminster ranked in the top 20 universities in the UK, has announced a new Master of Arts (MA) course in collaboration with the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) designed to boost the number of skilled fashion manufacturers. The Fashion Manufacturing MA course, launching in September, is being described as a “...

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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...

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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...

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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...