The UK Government has announced plans to introduce mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) legislation, requiring large businesses to identify and address human rights abuses and labour ...

Looking for your next opportunity in fashion and textiles? Join UKFT at the London Careers Fair, where we will have a stand, and learn about the variety of roles within the fashion and textile ...

Exploring the opportunities and practical considerations of applying AI across the fashion and textiles value chain. Join us for a day bringing together research, industry and innovation in the room, ...

From 10 October 2026, an EU REACH restriction applies to perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA), its salts and PFHxA-related substances in clothing, related accessories and footwear intended for the general ...

The UK Government has announced a major overhaul of the country's design protection framework, aimed at making it easier for ...

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited Herbert Parkinson, John Lewis’s textile factory in Darwen, Lancashire, on 30 October in her role as President of the UK Fashion & Textile Association ...

The new Discover Creative Careers grant scheme has just launched. Funding of up to £4,000 is available for creative ...

These students will have completed their second year of study and developed a strong foundation of industry-relevant ...

A growing number of UK fashion and textile businesses are embedding sustainability into their operations, driven increasingly by regulatory requirements and the need to demonstrate credible progress, ...

What could a textile recycling hub really look like in the UK? UKFT has launched a new report that outlines the social and economic impact of a model which would be anchored by three Automatic Textile ...

UKFT is delighted to launch the 'Reshoring for Real: The Future of Domestic UK Apparel Manufacturing' report, which explores opportunities for growing domestic fashion manufacturing. It presents a ...

UK announces reforms to design protection: stronger rights and easier enforcement for designers and brands ...