The UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) has secured significantly increased export funding from the government for international trade shows. Grants will be available to help designers and manufacturers with the costs of exhibiting at fashion and textile trade shows around the globe. For 2018, additional shows include kidswear show Pitti Bimbo in Florence, CIFF, CIFF Kids, CIFF Raven and Revolver in Copenhagen, and menswear show Chicago Collective.

Not only does export funding via the program provide vital financial support to companies, it also provides a significant return on investment for government – every pound of support generates a return on investment of between 40 pounds and 70 pounds. With these additional shows UKFT will be able to offer Tradeshow Access Program support to an even wider range of excellent British brands and designers who are keen to get their collections in front of the right international buyers.

The UK Fashion and Textile Association is the most inclusive British network for fashion and textile companies. UKFT brings together designers, manufacturers, agents and retailers to promote their businesses and throughout the UK and internationally.

Membership of UKFT allows companies and associations access to an unrivalled community of contacts throughout the fashion and textile system.