London Textile Fair draws 3,587 visitors, 320+ exhibitors

This edition attracted 3587 visitors, including designers, buyers, and industry professionals who came to discover the latest collections, connect with suppliers, and gain insights into future trends. The fair also featured a vibrant Trend Forum and a dynamic seminar programme, curated to provide invaluable knowledge on colour, fabric innovation, and market intelligence for Autumn/Winter 2026/27.

Exhibitors' Country

Exhibitors represented 20 countries, with strong participation from Turkey, the UK, China, Italy, France, Portugal, India, Taiwan, and many others, highlighting the international reach of TLTF.

The diverse showcase underlined the fair’s reputation as a truly global sourcing destination, offering buyers access to both heritage expertise and innovative, sustainable solutions.

Collections

At the September 2025 edition of TLTF, the exhibitor composition highlighted the fair’s strong focus on fabrics, which represented 80% of the collections on display.

Alongside this, 6% of exhibitors presented fashion accessories, while 7% showcased vintage and print design collections, offering creative inspiration for fashion and interiors.

Completing the mix, 7% of exhibitors were dedicated to garments, reflecting the fair’s growing role as a comprehensive sourcing hub for the entire textile and fashion supply chain.

The Taiwan and China Pavilions showcased a diverse range of high-quality textiles, garments, and accessories.

Exhibitors from both regions highlighted innovation, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing, presenting everything from technical fabrics and eco-friendly solutions to creative designs and trend-forward materials, reinforcing their strong global presence in the fashion supply chain.

Visitors

At TLTF September 2025, industry professionals included representatives from nearly all leading UK fashion brands and designers. With 3587 visitors in 2 days, 95% coming from the UK, the fair primarily drew a domestic audience, ranging from major high-street retailers to independent boutiques across womenswear, menswear, and childrenswear.

Among the visitors were:

Urban Outfitters, Agent Provocateur, Allsaints, Marks & Spencer, Vivienne Westwood, TopMan, TopShop, Sainsburys, Barbour, Toast, Next, Jigsaw, Paul Smith, Erdem, French connection, Whistles, Ted Baker, Paragon Clothing, Tesco, Karen Millen, RIVER ISLAND, Debenhams, Monsoon, Hobbs, Rixo, John Lewis, Paragon Clothing, REISS, The Very Group, White Stuff Ltd, Moss Bros, and many others…

Seminars at TLTF

The September 2025 edition of TLTF saw the successful return of seminars, curated by The Colourful under the programme Design Vision.

Across two days, leading trend forecasters shared insights into A/W 26/27, exploring colour, print, pattern, fabric innovation, and seasonal silhouettes. The sessions were well attended by designers, buyers, and brand representatives seeking creative inspiration and practical direction for their upcoming collections.

The seminars also created an interactive space for dialogue, allowing visitors to engage with speakers and discuss the intersection of global trends with sustainability, technology, and creativity. Their return added real depth to TLTF, positioning the fair not only as a sourcing platform but also as a hub for forward-thinking ideas and industry knowledge.

Next Edition:

13/14 January 2026

Business Design Centre

52 Upper Street london N1 0QH

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ALCHEMPro News Desk (HU)