Future Fashion Factory

Future Fashion Factory, launched as a collaborative innovation hub at the University of Leeds, has evolved into a key nexus for advancing sustainable textile manufacturing in the UK. With support from industry leading clients such as Burberry, Gieves & Hawkes, and the British Fashion Council, it embodies a mission to modernize and decarbonize fabric production through academic and commercial partnerships. The initiative builds upon the university's heritage of textile research and leverages their strategic partnerships to operate cutting-edge pilot facilities and accelerate the development of future fabrics. The Future Fashion Factory integrates advanced technologies including sustainable yarn spinning, weaving, and finishing within its vertically connected pilot plant ecosystem. It emphasizes circularity and environmental responsibility, working closely with UK-based luxury and technical fabric producers to pioneer low-impact manufacturing processes. The collaboration with a broad network consisting of brands, mills, and tech providers fosters rapid innovation, making it a competitive force driving the next generation of fashion supply chain sustainability and manufacturing excellence.

Category

Research

MOQ

Not publicly verified

Founded

2018

Employees

6500-7500

Brands / clients

Burberry, Gieves & Hawkes, Abraham Moon & Sons, AW Hainsworth, Laxtons, Wyedean Weaving, Pennine Weavers, Camira Fabrics, Community Clothing, Hylo Athletics, Brarista, Cunnington & Sanderson, Assyst Bullmer, WooltexUK, British Fashion Council, UKFT

Website

https://www.futurefashionfactory.org/