British Manufacturing To Gain A Stronger Presence at Source Fashion July 2026

The momentum behind UK manufacturing continues to build as Source Fashion prepares to significantly expand its British Pavilion at the July 2026 edition of the show, taking place at ExCeL London from 7th – 9th July 2026.

In a major signal of confidence for the domestic apparel sector, UK manufacturers are set to become the second-largest country presence at the exhibition after China, with between 40 – 45 British manufacturers and businesses expected to exhibit. The expansion comes in direct response to growing visitor demand for more localised, agile and transparent sourcing solutions, as brands increasingly seek closer-to-home production partners capable of delivering speed, flexibility and responsible manufacturing practices.

(ATMF stands at Source Fashion)

Among the returning exhibitors championing UK manufacturing will be Fashion-Enter Ltd alongside the Apparel & Textile Manufacturers Federation (ATMF), which will once again exhibit at Source Fashion while continuing to advocate for the strength and diversity of British production. ATMF will also showcase a number of Leicester-based suppliers, underlining the city’s enduring importance as a vital hub for UK garment manufacturing.

The renewed focus on Leicester manufacturing follows Source Fashion’s recent sponsorship of the Leicester Made & Regions evening drinks networking event, further demonstrating the show’s commitment to supporting regional manufacturing communities and strengthening industry collaboration across the UK supply chain.

This season, the British Pavilion will take on an even more prominent role and will showcase an increasingly diverse mix of UK production capabilities, from innovative knitwear and low-impact finishing technologies to full-service manufacturing solutions and scalable production partners.

New British manufacturers joining the July 2026 edition include:

• Knitster, the London-based knitwear specialist known for agile, design-led production
• LaundRE, offering lower-impact garment finishing and laundry solutions
• LLUK, a full-service UK manufacturing partner supporting scalable end-to-end production
• KC Manufacturing, Source Fashion’s first Scottish exhibitor, showcasing sustainable processes and premium private label collections
• The T-Shirt Factory, the Leicester-based specialist focused on remanufacturing deadstock garments into new products

For many buyers, UK manufacturing is becoming an increasingly attractive proposition, not only for speed-to-market advantages but also for the opportunity to build more resilient and responsive supply chains. Within the British Pavilion, buyers will have access to a comprehensive selection of UK suppliers capable of supporting everything from sampling and development to scalable production and sustainable finishing solutions.

(Previous edition of Source Fashion)

The July 2026 edition of Source Fashion is shaping up to be a landmark moment for the future of UK apparel manufacturing, to find out more about the event and to register your attendance tap here.