UK Fashion and Textile Association Launches Major Sustainability Survey to Drive Industry-Wide Change
London, UK – August 2025 – The UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) has launched its comprehensive 2025 Sustainability Survey, calling on fashion and textile businesses across the United Kingdom to participate in shaping the future of sustainable practices within the industry.
The survey, which closes on 15 September, aims to evaluate current sustainability efforts and advance meaningful environmental and social responsibility initiatives across the UK fashion and textiles sector.
The initiative represents a critical step in UKFT's ongoing commitment to promoting sustainable practices and addressing pressing environmental challenges facing the industry.
By gathering comprehensive data from businesses of all sizes, the association seeks to create a robust foundation for future advocacy efforts and lobbying activities that will drive meaningful, industry-wide transformation.
The survey targets fashion and textile companies throughout the UK, with particular emphasis on engaging sustainability professionals and decision-makers who oversee environmental and social responsibility initiatives within their organisations.
UKFT emphasises that broader participation will strengthen the collective voice of the industry and enhance the survey's impact on future policy and practice recommendations.
The insights gathered through this comprehensive survey will directly inform UKFT's strategic approach to advocacy and lobbying efforts, ensuring that the association's future initiatives are grounded in real-world data and industry needs.
This evidence-based approach positions UKFT to effectively represent the interests of UK fashion and textile businesses whilst promoting environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices.
Participating companies will contribute to a vital resource that will help identify current sustainability challenges, highlight best practices, and establish benchmarks for the industry.
The survey results will serve as a roadmap for collective action, enabling the UK fashion and textile sector to address sustainability challenges more effectively and demonstrate leadership in environmental responsibility.
The association encourages companies to involve multiple stakeholders in the process to ensure comprehensive and accurate responses that reflect their organisation's sustainability efforts and challenges.
About UKFT
The UK Fashion and Textile Association is the leading trade association representing the interests of fashion and textile businesses across the United Kingdom.
Established to promote the growth and development of the UK fashion and textile industry, UKFT provides advocacy, networking opportunities, and resources to support businesses in navigating industry challenges and opportunities.
The association is committed to advancing sustainable practices and promoting the UK fashion and textile sector on both national and international stages.
