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Apparel Tasker

Industry Profile

Accessories, Design, Digital, Fashion, Get Inspired, Industry Profile, Make

Nosakhari

Industry Profile

Accessories, Craft, Design, Fashion, Get Inspired, Industry Profile, Leather

Milliken | Curious minds

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Design, Digital, Get Inspired, Industry Profile, Manufacturing, Sustainability, Technical

Laxton Specialist Yarns

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Cliff Johnson | John Smedley

Industry Story

Accessories, Craft, Design, Fashion, Get Inspired, Knit, Make

Journey of a Yellow Scarf | Joshua Ellis

Product Story

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Ian Mankin x John Spencer

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Leather is my Job!

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Bespoke Tailor

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What is Smart Textiles?

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Sample Machinist

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Leather is my Job!

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Leather Technician

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Weaver

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Our Textile World

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Spinner

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Production Sewing Machinist Programme

Seven short courses combining online and practical learning

Accessories, Apprenticeships, Craft, Fashion, Footwear, Get involved, Leather

Meet UKFT’s Education Partners

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Accessories, Apprenticeships, Craft, Design, Digital, Entrepreneurship, Fashion

Guide to Apprenticeships

What to expect from an Apprenticeship

Accessories, Apprenticeships, Craft, Design, Digital, Fashion, Footwear

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Training on-the-job in fashion and textiles

Accessories, Apprenticeships, Craft, Design, Digital, Fashion, Footwear

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Why work in fashion and textiles?

A diverse & valuable industry

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