Making the UK fashion supply chain competitive in a protectionist world
The UK fashion and textile supply chain has long operated in a complex global environment; however UKFT argues the challenges…
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Fashion leaders say UK must build its own recycling industry
The question of whether the fashion industry is truly “recycling ready” took centre stage during the UKFT Sustainability Conference's final…
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UKFT unveils National Textile Recycling Infrastructure Plan
The plan is a result of two-years of in-depth research, dialogue, and collaboration across the entire textile value chain in…
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Why non-fashion is the UK textile industry’s blind spot
From healthcare PPE to hospitality linens, non-fashion textiles touch almost every sector of the economy, yet they have been largely…
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UK faces sewing machinist shortage amid secondhand market boom
UK government statistics reveal that since the inception of the Level 2 Sewing Machinist Apprenticeship in 2018, only 130 individuals…
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UK-US de minimis shipments ends with ‘ramifications’ for fashion sector
All de minimis exemption exports of goods (valued under $800) to the US will end today (29 August), including from…
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Fashion buyers keen to tap new UK-India trade benefits
The United Kingdom (UK) and Republic of India have concluded talks on a trade deal free trade agreement (FTA), however,…
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UKFT calls for action to boost growth, exports for fashion SMEs
The UKFT's specific actions, which incorporate insights from various fashion and textile industry stakeholders, were submitted to the House of Commons…
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UK fashion firms benefit from trade rule revamp with key supplier nations
The UK Government announced upgrades to the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), measures that will give UK consumers greater access…
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New report sets out plans for national textile recycling hub in UK
The report, developed by Oxford Economics, details the societal and financial implications of the initiative, which would feature three automatic…
