25-02-2026 
Who Pays? New Report Exposes Purchasing Pressures on UK Manufacturers
On 25th February 2026, industry leaders, policymakers and manufacturers gathered for a pivotal meeting hosted by Transform Trade to confront one of...
24-02-2026
London Fashion Week AW26: Reuse Reimagine Repeat
From 19th to 23rd February, stylish eyes focused on the capital as London Fashion Week returned with renewed clarity. At the centre of this...
19-02-2026
London Fashion Week Begins: Sustainability Needs To Go Beyond the Catwalk
Today, 19th February, London Fashion Week (19th – 23rd February) presented by OMODA opens with renewed energy and an 11% increase in designers...
17-02-2026
MP Catherine West Pushes The Reshoring Agenda For Fashion and Textiles
In her recent article for ParliamentNews.co.uk, published 16th February 2026, Catherine West sets out a clear and timely challenge: if government...
16-02-2026
FEL Discusses the Future of Made in the UK with BBC Radio 4
On Friday 13th February, BBC Radio 4’s flagship political programme Today in Parliament turned its attention to why so many of our clothes...
13-02-2026
Westminster Hall Debate: Onshoring in the Fashion and Textiles Industry
A Westminster Hall debate, Thursday 12th February 2026, placed the future of British fashion manufacturing firmly on the political agenda, as MPs...
13-02-2026
Stronger Together – Unity for Small Business Commissioners Meeting With ATMF and FEL
On 12th February 2026, senior figures from across Leicester’s textile sector gathered at Phoenix House for a pivotal meeting hosted by...
11-02-2026
New EU Rules to Stop the Destruction of Unsold Clothes and Shoes
On 9th February, the European Commission adopted new measures under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) to prevent the...
09-02-2026
ReFAB Studio and Fashion – Enter Launch Community Upcycling Workshops to Transform Textile Waste into Green Skills and Creative Opportunities
ReFAB Studio and Fashion-Enter Ltd / FashionCapital have joined forces to launch a new series of collaborative upcycling workshops, supported by the...
03-02-2026
Responsible Purchasing Practices Show Improvement Across Apparel Supply Chains
Responsible purchasing practices among global apparel buyers are showing measurable improvement, according to new data from Cascale’s Better...
29-01-2026
UK Textiles Pact Sets Out Ten – Point Plan for a Mandatory Textiles EPR Scheme
The UK Textiles Pact has published an industry-developed ten-point blueprint for a mandatory UK Textiles Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)...
29-01-2026
UK Manufacturers Sleepwalking into DPP Crisis New Research Reveals
Forterro study shows only 43% of UK industrial midmarket ready for DPP compliance as regulatory complexity and lack of resources hinder progress New...
27-01-2026
Take a Leaf Out of Orla’s Book: Why Making in the UK Matters
At a time when fashion’s supply chains stretch ever further across the globe, few established brands have remained as committed to UK...
27-01-2026
Fashion Isn’t Sustainable…But It Could Come Close
“Sustainable” is now one of the most overused words in fashion. It appears on swing tags, marketing campaigns and corporate reports, yet the...
23-01-2026
From Fleece to Fashion: What British Wool Can Learn from New Zealand’s Global Wool Leadership
The global wool industry stands at a promising moment, while New Zealand continues to assert its position as a major wool exporter with robust...
21-01-2026
Tiny Trendsetters: The Ultimate Guide to Custom Kids’ Fashion
The childrenswear market is really turning around. We are seeing a massive retreat from the “pile ’em high” fast-fashion model....
16-01-2026
Fashion – Enter Ltd and ATMF Champion British Manufacturing and Skills at Source Fashion
The latest three-day edition of Source Fashion (13th – 15th January) concluded on a high at Olympia London, reaffirming its position as a key...
15-01-2026
An Investment in the Future of British Fashion: Leicester Made & Regions 2026
As the UK fashion and textile industry undergoes a profound transformation, one message is becoming increasingly clear: British manufacturing...
12-01-2026
France Moves First on PFAS: What Fashion Brands Need to Know for 2026
Information courtesy of Niall Maplesden, Director at theknowledgenexus.co.uk France has become one of the first European countries to introduce hard...
09-01-2026
Responsible Purchasing, Decarbonisation and Climate Adaptation: The Forces Reshaping Fashion in 2026
As the apparel industry enters 2026, three interconnected forces are moving from the margins to the centre of business decision-making: responsible...
07-01-2026
Leicester Made & Regions: 2026 Date and Venue for the UK’s Fastest Growing Fashion & Textile Trade Event
Following unprecedented national interest from fashion and textile supply chain businesses, the successful Leicester Made trade event is...
06-01-2026
UK Craftsmanship To Take the Spotlight with FEL and ATMF at Source Fashion
As the countdown begins to Source Fashion at Olympia London (13th –15th January 2026), organisers unveil the full programme for its brand-new...
22-12-2025
FEL Features in the ASBCI Yearbook 2026
A Year of Progress, Partnership and Purpose The ASBCI Yearbook 2026 reflects a year defined by collaboration, innovation and meaningful industry...
12-12-2025
From Dirt to Design: Rethinking Sustainability at the Barbican’s Dirty Looks
The Barbican’s current exhibition Dirty Looks invites audiences to step away from the polished, hyper-perfect world of mainstream fashion and...
