Taking place at Olympia London on 18-20 February, responsible sourcing show, Source Fashion, will put the spotlight on UK suppliers and British craftsmanship, offering a broad range of specialisms from premium wovens to upcycling.
“The UK is recognised as a centre for excellence in fabrics and textiles,” says Source Fashion’s event director, Suzanne Ellingham. “Furthermore, it is one of the leaders in drawing attention to responsible manufacturing. Small clothing firms proudly take their place next to global brands at Source Fashion. In the UK, there is space for all, and for those looking to manufacture close to home, every company in this space is a must-see.”
National Weaving
The show’s UK suppliers include National Weaving, a family-operated British manufacturer with over three decades of expertise specialising in premium woven and printed labels. The company’s ethos revolves around authenticity, sustainability and social responsibility within the industry, with all products meticulously crafted in its Welsh factory since 1987. Catering to a diverse clientele, it also offers quantities ranging from just 100 labels.
The Natural Fibre Company
This award-winning British manufacturer (pictured top) produces premium quality yarns from its spinning mill in Cornwall for the fashion and textiles industry. Experts in fibre processing, the company works with a range of pure, natural and sustainable materials such as Wool, Alpaca and Mohair, and specialisms include small batch fibre processing, a Farm to Yarn service delivering a traceable fibre journey, and Research and Development activities trialling alternative and innovative natural fibres and materials.
Circular Inc
With experience in design and manufacturing, together with its location in the creative hub of Brighton and staff who are fashion and textile graduates, Circular Inc is at the forefront of commercially focused upcycling. With funding from Innovate UK alongside a partnership with the University of Brighton, it has developed multiple upcycled business models that use CLO, the 3D Fashion design garment visualization software, to significantly reduce development time and costs.
Anezay
Making its Source Fashion debut this February, Anezay has over 20 years’ experience in supplying fashion brands across the globe. The company aims to supply the industry with products that do not compromise on quality, providing an all-in-one service to manage every step of the critical path in production from the development stage to logistics.
Global Leic
Global Leic focuses on delivering quality and innovative design in garment manufacturing. The UK company produces a wide range of products, including childrenswear, womenswear, menswear and swimwear. With in-house production facilities in both Morocco and Pakistan, Global Leic ensures ethical, sustainable practices alongside premium craftsmanship. The Pakistan facility, which is SMETA-approved and GRS-certified, specialises in fleece, twill and French terry products. Morocco, meanwhile, offers rapid turnarounds with low minimum order quantities.
Dee Kay Knitwear
Based in Leicester, Dee Kay manufactures and supplies high-quality wholesale knitwear to schools, retail chains, and independent and online retailers throughout the UK. Choose from a wide range of tailor-made knitted garments and find out how the company’s specialist in-house design team can deliver all aspects of embroidery work.
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