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Grow Your UK Fashion And Textile Business

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Whether you’re a designer brand, a leading retailer, or a long-established mill, the fashion and textile landscape is shifting fast. Grow Your UK Fashion and Textile Business with UKFT is a new podcast series where we break down complex industry issues and show you how UKFT can support your business at every stage. We’re the UK’s largest network for fashion and textiles and this series is all about bringing that knowledge and community to you. Follow and subscribe for industry insight that matters.

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Legislation, Innovation and Sustainability: Navigate Industry Change with UKFT 21.05.2026 18:04

In this episode of Grow Your UK Fashion & Textile Business, Lizzy Dakin (Sustainability Manager) explores how businesses can take practical, manageable steps towards sustainability. From understanding legislation and keeping up with changing regulation through to building a sustainability strategy and implementing meaningful action, the conversation looks at the support available through UKFT’...

Building the next generation of UK fashion and textile talent 29.04.2026 29:26

In this episode of Grow Your UK Fashion & Textile Business, John West (Director of Skills & Training) explores how businesses can attract, train and retain the skilled people they need. From sewing machinists and textile technologists through to sustainability roles, the conversation looks at recruitment, upskilling, succession planning and how UKFT is helping build the next generation of...

Inside the UK Textile Industry: Growth Opportunities, Support and What’s Next 23.04.2026 19:11

What does it take for UK textile businesses to grow in today’s market? In this episode of Grow Your UK Fashion & Textile Business, Katie Robinson (Textile Membership Manager) shares how UKFT supports mills, manufacturers, suppliers and innovators across the UK.From exports and compliance to skills, sustainability and industry connections, hear how textile businesses are solving challenges, fin...

How UKFT Supports Fashion Brands: Specialist Advice, Compliance and Growth 16.03.2026 24:04

Running a fashion brand today means navigating export markets, compliance requirements, supply chains and constant industry changes. In episode 4 of Grow Your UK Fashion & Textile Business, podcast host Tara Hounslea speaks with Becky Mars, UKFT’s Head of Fashion Membership, about the practical support available to fashion brands across the UK. Whether you are a designer-led label, D2C bra...

Unlocking Global Markets: UKFT Support for Fashion and Textile Businesses 15.12.2025 18:41

Episode 3 of UKFT's Grow Your UK Fashion & Textile Business featuring Paul Alger MBE, UKFT’s Director of International Business. Exporting can open new markets and drive long-term growth, but it also brings complexity. In this episode, Paul outlines how UKFT helps fashion and textile businesses prepare for global opportunities. This includes selecting the right markets to navigating docume...

Navigating Compliance: What UK Fashion & Textile Businesses Need to Know 25.11.2025 18:35

In episode 2 of 'Grow Your UK Fashion & Textile Business', we focus on compliance and regulations, and what your business needs to know to stay informed, compliant and competitive. Dive into the real compliance issues facing UK fashion and textile businesses today with UKFT Compliance Manager Ava Kenny-Colwell and Director of Communications Tara Hounslea. We're also on YouTube and...

Inside UKFT: The Voice Behind UK Fashion & Textiles 11.11.2025 25:09

In episode 1 of the 'Grow Your UK Fashion & Textile Business' podcast, UKFT CEO Adam Mansell explains how the organisation represents the industry to government, policymakers and international partners. Find out more about UKFT: https://ukft.org/