Source: www.fibre2fashion.com
The London Textile Fair returned to the Business Design Centre on the 2nd and 3rd of September 2025, bringing together the global textile community for two days of sourcing, networking, and inspiration. The event welcomed over 320 exhibitors showcasing fabrics, accessories, print design, vintage and garments collections, reaffirming TLTF’s role as a leading platform for the fashion and textile industry.
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 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.
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…
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.
