Each season we will strive to bring the best manufacturers, fabric producers and technology providers from around the world, to London Olympia. Know that when you walk through the door, each supplier will be audited and accredited and ready to work with you at Source Fashion.
The UK has always been recognised as a centre for excellence in fabrics and textiles. Furthermore, the UK is one of the leaders in drawing attention to ethical 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.
North Macedonia is a fashion and clothing manufacturing giant, despite being a small country of two million people. This country has some of the most fair and ethical environmental and labour conditions in the world.
Turkey has a proud legacy of supplying high quality and well manufactured clothes to the UK and EU. With Turkey’s unique combination of craftsmanship, honed over centuries, and modern production techniques, harnessing the power of technology, the country occupies a unique space in the global fashion industry.
China is a clothing manufacturing powerhouse, producing 65% of the world’s clothing. Better still, China is showing commitment to setting and meeting green sustainability goals. Many global fashion brands already partner with China for its access to a huge labour pool, sophisticated factories and seamless supply chains.
Peru is the primary producer of alpaca wool in the world. This luxury fabric, an alternative to cashmere, is in much demand. Manufacturers and fabric producers in Peru work in an exceptionally sustainable way. The entire alpaca wool supply chain is situated within the borders of Peru, meaning complete transparency on everything from animal welfare to chemicals used in the dying processes.
The UAE is a highly sophisticated fashion destination, and one that is increasingly placing slow fashion at the centre of its clothing Industry.
Italy has always been at the forefront of the fashion world. Now, with the industry’s focus on sustainability, Italy is once again taking the lead. With a focus on the entire spectrum of clothing manufacture, from cloth to cut, Italy has plenty of style to offer fashion buyers, sourcing directors - and customers!
Madagascar has reinvigorated its clothing and textile garment industry in recent years. And this time, it has threaded sustainability practices throughout its entire supply chain.
Jordan’s textile and leather industry is deeply woven into the country’s national identity. The country’s textile industry is also seen as a huge growth driver for the country and an essential pillar of the economy. Jordan is renowned across the world for its high quality leather and fabrics.
Uzbekistan is currently one of the fashion’s world’s best kept secrets, but it won’t remain that way for long. Already the world’s third biggest producer of silk, Uzbekistan is also positioning its textile industry at the centre of its export strategy.... with no import taxes to the UK, all buyers and sourcing professionals should be looking closer at Uzbekistan.
India is a fashion powerhouse and has always had a vibrant fashion culture. It's capabilities have put it firmly in the clothing spotlight for its vivid ranges, tailoring and quality of fabrics. Now it is adding sustainability and transparency into the mix to give buyers complete confidence in the ranges they develop.
