We are UKFT
UKFT members include some of the UK’s most well-known fashion and textile brands, heritage success stories and emerging designer labels, alongside the manufacturers and suppliers that turn those designs into a reality. Our community spans some of the most innovative spinners and weavers the world has to offer, as well as traditional businesses preserving skills that have been handed down through the generations. We are proud to work with everyone from established family businesses through to pioneering catwalk designers and progressive production units that partner with some of the world’s biggest names. Our members range in size from small and local producers up to global super brands, but what they have in common is a belief in quality, craftsmanship and a commitment to creative talent.
UKFT has a membership of over 2,500 companies. This includes direct membership of
- 400 fashion brands and designers
- 120 textile manufactures
- 60 garment manufacturers
- 40 high street retailers
- 1,000 dry cleaning sites
UKFT also provides the secretariat to the Lancashire Textile Manufacturers Association, which has 40 manufacturers in membership.
Our current members include
A Alan Paine Knitwear | Alex Monroe | Allied Textiles
B Begg & Co | Bonsoir of London | Bristol Uniforms | Burberry
C Carrington | Chapman Bags | Croots England
J John Smedley | Johnsons Dry Cleaners | Johnstons of Elgin
L Lazy Oaf
M Mackintosh | Margaret Howell
P Pantharella | Peregrine | Pincroft | Prominent (Europe)
S Samuel Brothers | Simon Carter
Y Yawn
For a full list of our members, request a Member Directory here.