The UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) is supporting the launch of a garment manufacturing section at the upcoming edition of fabric trade show Textile Forum.

Taking place at One Marylebone on the 13-14 March, Textile Forum will offer designers and fabric buyers the opportunity to select textiles for current and future collections.

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“UKFT has supported Textile Forum since its inception in 2002 and we are delighted the association is helping us develop this aspect of the show,” says Textile Forum event director Amy Packham. “One of the most common questions we are asked is: ‘Where can I source good garment manufacturing?’ For our visitors to be able to select fabrics and production in one place makes perfect sense.”

Textile Forum exhibitors are geared up to provide swatches and sample lengths and many also invest heavily in stock so that they can offer low minimums. 

“This is really important when designers have to meet last-minute customer orders on current lines, while also planning their new seasons’ collections,” adds Amy Packham.

The March show will feature more than 100 collections, giving designers access to fabrics for daywear, evening wear, special occasion wear, bridalwear, lingerie, childenswear and accessories.

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UKFT is the British network for fashion and textile companies, that brings together 2,500 designers, manufacturers, agents, and retailers to promote their businesses and the wider industry.

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