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UK Fashion and Textile Association announces the UKFT Sustainability Conference 2026 in London

According to FashionUnited, the UK Fashion and Textile Association’s (UKFT) Sustainability Conference returns to London on September 23, with the theme 'Progress in Practice' and a focus on turning sustainability innovation into commercially applicable solutions. The event will cover bio-based materials, recycling, circularity and traceability, with a panel on digital traceability featuring British Wool, TextileGenesis and Marks & Spencer, and sessions on Digital Product Passports, supplier engagement and data quality.

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UK Fashion and Textile Association announces the UKFT Sustainability Conference 2026 in London
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  1. 01Conference date and location: September 23 in London.
  2. 02Theme: 'Progress in Practice' focused on turning sustainability innovation into scalable, practical solutions across supply chains.
  3. 03Key topics include bio-based materials, textile chemistry, recycling, circularity, traceability, and Digital Product Passports.
  4. 04Panel on digital traceability with British Wool, TextileGenesis and Marks & Spencer to discuss linking information across supply chains for responsible sourcing.
  5. 05Innovations and case studies highlighted: PACT Earth’s collagen-based materials, SEFF’s hemp fibre tech, DyeRecycle’s textile decolourisation, Amphico’s PFAS-free textiles and waterless colouration, Epoch Biodesign’s enzymatic nylon waste, Matoha’s AI textile identification, and Oritain’s origin verification.

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