UKFT’s Q1 2021 report: What we’ve been doing on your behalf
04/05/2021
UKFT is committed to supporting the growth of the UK fashion and textile industry, with key activity focused around representation, business support, UK manufacturing, skills and training, and international business.
Our Q1 2021 report outlines what we have been doing on behalf of our members, and the wider industry.
VOICE OF THE INDUSTRY
- UKFT x BFC Industry Government Forum
- Showcasing the unique strengths of the UK fashion and textile industry
- Representing our interests in the media
- Best of British Textiles
- British Brands: The best in homegrown fashion
- Growing the network
BUSINESS SUPPORT
- Navigating Brexit and beyond
- Sharing knowledge and experiences: Webinars and Surgeries
- Employment & HR service
- Work with our associate members
- Supporting fashion and textile start-ups through UKFT Rise
UK MANUFACTURING
- Making the most of increased interest in UK manufacturing
- Showcasing our industry’s Manufacturing Heroes
- Let’s Make It Here: Find a UK manufacturer
- MADE IT: Production and sourcing masterclasses for design students
- Sew Connect: Addressing critical skills shortages and production vacancies
SKILLS & TRAINING
- Drapers x UKFT internship Bursary Programme
- UKFT’s Young Textile Technician Fund
- UKFT Careers Campaign
- Enhancing skills and training provision
- Developing T Levels for Craft & Design
- Championing apprenticeships: National Apprenticeship Week 2021
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
- Adapting to life outside the Single Market
- International tradeshows and virtual trade fairs
- British Textiles at Interextile Shanghai
- Contemporary Scottish Lifestyle brands at Project Tokyo in Japan