SOURCE FASHION CHAMPIONS UK SUPPLIERS

 

Source Fashion, Europe’s leading responsible sourcing show taking place at Olympia London from 18th to 20th February 2025, will put the spotlight on UK suppliers and British craftsmanship, offering a broad range of specialisms from premium wovens to upcycling.

 

Suzanne Ellingham, Event Director, Source Fashion says, “The UK is recognised as a centre for excellence in fabrics and textiles. 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 is a family-operated British manufacturer specialising in premium woven and printed labels and boasts over three decades of expertise. The company's ethos revolves around authenticity, sustainability and social responsibility within the industry, with all products meticulously crafted in their Welsh factory since 1987. Setting themselves apart as a bona fide UK manufacturer, National Weaving is dedicated to genuine British craftsmanship. Catering to a diverse clientele, they offer quantities ranging from just 100 labels, understanding the varying needs of small luxury brands and startups.

 

Caroline Astley, company director, National Weaving says, “At National Weaving, pride is taken in our superior products. We produce all our labels in-house in Wales and take pride in our high-quality standards, honed over years of experience. From our inaugural woven labels in 1987 to our current range of woven, printed, and laser engraved labels, each label is meticulously crafted to enhance our customers' brands.”

 

The Natural Fibre Company is an award-winning British manufacturer producing premium quality yarns from their 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 such as Raw Nettle, Dog Hair; Human Hair; Yak, Llama and Guanaco Fibre.

 

Sarah Hemingway, from The Natural Fibre Company says, “The Natural Fibre Company is delighted to represent UK manufacturing at the forthcoming Source Fashion event at Olympia. It is a great opportunity to promote our business producing premium yarn from "farm to garment" by using natural fibres and specialising in rare breeds and all made in Cornwall. We work with premium brand fashion houses and textile businesses based throughout the UK and worldwide and we welcome enquiries about new product concepts and project collaborations with a British wool focus.”

 

With experience in design and manufacturing, combined with its location in the creative hub of Brighton and staff who are Fashion & Textile graduates, Circular Inc are at the forefront of commercially focused upcycling. With funding from Innovate UK and a partnership with the University of Brighton, they have developed multiple upcycled business models that use CLO, the 3D Fashion design garment visualization software, to significantly reduce development time and reduce costs.

 

Martin Craig, Director, Circular Inc says, “Circular Inc. is here to help you transition to a more prosperous future, where waste isn’t a word. Where value is found at every stage, from circular design to sustainable sourcing, from repair to upcycling and importantly from education to green jobs. We do it all: design, repair, and upcycle. Our agile crew handles every aspect of these fresh circular models. Think of us as your in-house team. Need quick answers to repair questions? Our repair squad connects with our brand partners' stores via WhatsApp. Seamster for your repair pop-up? No problem. Want ideas on easy repairable designs? We've got you covered. We're here for you whenever you need us. Our team is keen to meet anyone that is wanting a solution to fashion sustainability. Visit our stand - G10 to see how we can help you transition to a more sustainable future. The best time to start was yesterday, the next best time is now.”

 

With over twenty years of experience in supplying to fashion brands across the globe, Anezay 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 development stage to logistics. Anezay makes its Source Fashion debut this February.

 

Qasim Mahmood, Managing Director, Anezay says, “We are really excited to be exhibiting for the first time at Source Fashion. Having seen the show grow exponentially over the last few years we believe it is an ideal place to showcase what we can do. It would be great to make connections with anyone who is looking to manufacture in UK or China. Having long term partnerships with our factories in China and UK, we strongly believe in ethical manufacturing and providing a sourcing service to diverse client needs. Whether it's fulfilling minimum order quantities or scaling up to meet the demands of large-volume orders, our adaptable approach ensures seamless service delivery.”

 

Global Leic was established with a focus on delivering exceptional quality and innovative design in garment manufacturing. Based in the UK, the company produces a wide range of products, including womenswear, menswear, children’s wear, and swimwear. With in-house production facilities in 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, while Morocco offers rapid turnarounds with low minimum order quantities to meet diverse client demands.

 

Bilal Manor, Director, Global Leic says, “We are thrilled to attend Source Fashion and showcase the craftsmanship and innovation behind Global Leic. It’s an excellent opportunity to connect with industry leaders and build relationships with mid-to-large retailers and e-tailers who value quality, ethical manufacturing, and sustainable practices. We’re excited to demonstrate how our production facilities in Morocco and Pakistan can cater to diverse needs, offering rapid turnarounds and specialised products like fleece and French terry. We look forward to collaborating and forming impactful partnerships.”

 

Dee Kay Knitwear is based in Leicester and manufactures and supplies high quality wholesale knitwear to schools, retail chains, independent and online retailers throughout the UK. Choose from a wide range of tailor-made knitted garments available and find out how their specialist in-house design team can deliver all aspects of embroidery work.

 

Bulldog Clothing Manufacture London is a streetwear focused manufacturer supporting young designers as well as established brands for customised denim, jersey and accessories, producing both in UK and overseas to suit customer’s needs and offering smaller MOQs from 50 units upwards to 5000.

 

With a London design studio, Modern Star Silk is a forward-thinking, vertical silk apparel, accessory & homeware manufacturer offering a virtually limitless range of silk and silk-blend fabrics – both woven and knits. Its mills are experts in small quantity digital printing and use sustainable dyeing processes that are kind to the environment.

 

With new mid-week dates from 18th – 20th February 2025 at Olympia London, Source Fashion establishes itself as the gateway to the UK fashion buying community for international makers and manufacturers. Visitors can source everything from white-label products to bespoke ranges from audited exhibitors. From raw materials, fabrics, trims and packaging, all the way through to contract manufacturers offering in house design services, Source Fashion brings the inspiration and tools together in one exciting destination to bring new ranges to life. The new floorplan will see exhibitors edited by product category incorporating Womenswear, Menswear, Footwear, Accessories, Source Luxury, and Technology & Services.

 

Source Fashion takes place on the 18th – 20th February 2025 at Olympia London. For more information visit www.source-fashion.com.