Does UK Fashion Manufacturing Have a Future?

2pm–2.30pm | Drop in

What does the future look like for clothes and textiles made here in the UK?

Join Abigail Wastie and women working across UK fashion manufacturing for a conversation about what it means to make onshore today – and what needs to happen for UK manufacturing, businesses and specialist skills to continue into the future.

From the knowledge held by skilled makers to the realities of running and growing businesses, the panel will explore some of the opportunities and challenges facing UK-made fashion.

How do we sustain skills? What does choosing to manufacture in the UK mean for businesses and consumers? And what might a thriving future for UK fashion manufacturing look like?

Part of The Ethical Atelier, this is an opportunity to hear directly from women working within the industry and discover more about the people and processes behind what we wear.

Festival entry is free

This panel and the Women Who Make Festival are free to attend. No separate booking is required for the panel.

We'd love you to register for the festival so we can keep you informed of any updates and important information ahead of the day. Registering also helps us understand how many people will be joining us and plan for the day.

Register your free festival place – Eventbrite

Accessibility

Accessibility information for Masson Mills, Home by Milestone and the festival can be found on the main Women Who Make Festival event page.

You can also find detailed venue access information on the Masson Mills website.

If you have any access requirements or would like to discuss your visit with us, please get in touch.