Step inside UK fashion manufacturing. Watch real factories, meet suppliers, and discover how British production is shaping modern sourcing.
As brands look for greater transparency, flexibility and sustainability, UK-based production is becoming an increasingly important part of the global supply chain.
At Source Fashion, we’re spotlighting the manufacturers, innovators and people who are driving this shift from heritage specialists to forward-thinking producers embracing new technologies.
This series is about more than just manufacturing, it’s about the individuals behind the work, the challenges they’re solving, and the future they’re building.
To bring these stories to life, we’ve launched a dedicated video series showcasing British manufacturers from across the country.
. Each video offers a behind-the-scenes look at the people, skills and processes shaping modern UK production - from factory floors to finished products.
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The British Pavilion is where you can meet the manufacturers featured in our British Manufacturing series - the people you’ve seen on screen, brought together in one place. Each one is committed to quality, innovation and responsible production.
Whether you’re looking to source locally, explore new partnerships, or better understand what the UK can offer, the Pavilion is your hub for British manufacturing at the show.
Join us at Source Fashion and experience British manufacturing up close - on screen and in person at Excel London.
British Manufacturers said
“There are now around 380 manufacturers, rather than the 3,000 there used to be - and that’s something I’d really love to see change in the future. I’d like to see greater commitment from large brands to work with manufacturers in their own countries.
It’s really rewarding working with local manufacturers and factories, because you can just jump in a car, pick up the phone, talk to them directly, and see your garments being made. It’s amazing - you don’t have to fly to the other side of the world.”
“The humans that make their garments are not just cogs in a wheel. They are skilled and experienced workers that make decisions at every stage of the process, that impact the quality of your garment. And I think customers are becoming more educated as well, we make the decision that gives the product the most longevity.”
” I think the challenges are well documented, is that our on-costs as a manufacturer are prohibitive, but we maintain the British standard of trustworthiness, quality, sustainability, and in our case, traceability.”
”Consumers are prepared to pay more for made in the UK. Well, I don't see that at the moment, so let's galvanize effort. Let's work productively with those big brands like Mark Spencer's and Next, and let's like find a way that we can do this where everybody’s happy.”
“I’d like to see brands and retailers focus more on the transparency of where their garments coming from, focusing on the people behind the product. I think we should focus on the sustainability while we are doing it.”
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