12 & 13 January 2027 · Business Design Centre, London
Make it British Live! returns in January 2027
The original trade show for UK clothing and textile manufacturing is back, as a dedicated hall within The London Textile Fair. Find the best UK manufacturers all in one place.
Key facts
When
Tues 12 & Weds 13 January 2027
9AM - 6PM
Where
Business Design Centre, London
52 Upper Street, London N1 0QH
With
The London Textile Fair
UK manufacturers alongside the UK's biggest fabric show
Entry
Free to Attend for Trade Visitors
One registration covers both Make it British Live! & TLTF
The trade show for UK clothing and textile manufacturing
Make it British Live! brings UK manufacturers together in one place, so brands, designers and buyers can meet the people who could make their products.
For 2027 the show returns as the Make it British hall, a brand new area at The London Textile Fair dedicated entirely to UK garment, accessory and homeware manufacturers.
The London Textile Fair is the UK's biggest fabric show and already includes many UK textile mills. With the Make it British hall alongside them, visitors can find the suppliers they need to complete an entirely UK supply chain, all under one roof.
The whole UK supply chain in one place
Make it British Live! brings the entire UK supply chain together again. Our collaboration with The London Textile Fair will help you to find garment manufacturers, fabric mills, trim suppliers, machinery sellers, accessory manufacturers, homeware makers, and fabric printers all under one roof.
Meet manufacturers face to face
Talk through your product, quantities and timings with the people who run the factories.
Source fabric and production in one visit
Find all the suppliers you need to complete an entirely UK supply chain.
Verified UK manufacturers
All the exhibitors at the show have been approved and checked by Make it British.
Everything you need to take a concept through to production in the UK
The Make it British hall brings together manufacturers and suppliers from across the UK, alongside the fabric mills and suppliers exhibiting at The London Textile Fair.
Who is coming to Make it British Live! 2027?
Over 1,000 people have already signed up for updates about the show. They include buyers and sourcing teams from established brands and retailers, alongside independent brands and designers looking for UK manufacturing partners.
Established fashion and lifestyle brands
Sourcing and production teams from well-known British luxury, heritage and high street brands, covering clothing, knitwear, leather goods and outerwear.
Retailers and stockists
Buyers from national department stores, independent shops specialising in British-made goods, and country clothing retailers.
Independent brands
Growing British brands covering womenswear, menswear and childrenswear, along with knitwear, hats and accessories, swimwear and lingerie, bridal, activewear, golf and outdoor clothing, and pet products. Many are looking to bring production back to the UK or add a UK manufacturer to their supply chain.
Homeware and interiors
Brands and designers making cushions, throws, bedding, rugs, upholstery and textile gifts, plus interior design studios sourcing for their clients.
Heritage, gifting and corporate buyers
Heritage organisations, visitor attractions and drinks companies sourcing products for their shops and merchandise ranges, as well as Scottish and British gift retailers.
Uniform, workwear and team kit
Companies supplying school uniform, workwear, sports clubs and corporate clothing.
Designers, consultants and production services
Freelance designers, product developers, pattern cutters, sourcing agents and fashion consultants who place production on behalf of their clients.
Education
Staff and students from leading UK fashion and textile universities and art schools, and specialist tailoring schools.
Industry bodies and services
Trade associations, membership organisations and testing and compliance companies working across the textile industry.
How to exhibit
Exhibitors meet the most influential British buyers and designers from the major high street retail stores, as well as independent designers, buyers and brands. Every exhibitor is given the same size stand, so whether you are a large or a small manufacturer, the format offers an equal opportunity for all.
- 1
Apply
Complete the exhibitor application form. Space in the Make it British Live! hall is limited and we expect it to go quickly.
- 2
We review your application
Every exhibitor is approved and checked by Make it British.
- 3
Book your stand
Once you're approved, you book your stand through The London Textile Fair, who will invoice you.
- Apply to exhibit
“Since the Make it British Live! event shut its doors in 2020 there has been no single event where designers and buyers could go to find all the suppliers they need to get their products made in the UK. When The London Textile Fair invited me to collaborate with them on a dedicated UK manufacturer space within their event, it felt like the perfect partnership.”
Back by popular demand
The trade show was set up in 2014 as Meet the Manufacturer by Kate Hills, founder of Make it British. Renamed Make it British Live! in 2018, it ran for six editions and welcomed more than 18,000 visitors before the 2020 event was cancelled due to the pandemic.
2014
Launched as Meet the Manufacturer
2018
Renamed Make it British Live!
18,000+
Visitors across five editions
2027
Returns at The London Textile Fair
How to visit
- 1
Join the mailing list
Be first to hear the exhibitor list and show features. Sign up below
- 2
Register with The London Textile Fair
Complete the visitor registration form and tick ‘Attending Make it British’ so you get updates about the hall.
Register free - 3
Plan your day
Your registration gets you into the main show and the Make it British hall. Bring your tech packs, samples and target quantities so you can make the most of your conversations.
Business Design Centre
52 Upper Street, London N1 0QH
Nearest station: Angel (Northern line)
Open: 9AM - 6PM both days
Get directionsTrade only. Make it British Live! is a trade-only event, open exclusively to professionals working in the clothing, textile and homeware industry. Students on relevant clothing and textile courses are welcome on Day 2, Wednesday 13 January. Entry may be refused to anyone who cannot demonstrate a professional or educational link to the industry.
Questions about visiting
Is it free to visit?
Yes, Make it British Live! is free for trade visitors. You just need to register in advance with The London Textile Fair.
Who can visit?
Make it British Live! is a trade-only event, open exclusively to professionals working in the clothing, textile and homeware industry. Students on relevant clothing and textile courses are welcome on Day 2, Wednesday 13 January. Entry may be refused to anyone who cannot demonstrate a professional or educational link to the industry.
Do I need a separate ticket for the Make it British hall?
No. One registration with The London Textile Fair gets you into the main show and the Make it British hall. Just tick ‘Attending Make it British’ on the registration form.
Will there be manufacturers who can do small quantities?
Minimum order quantities vary from one manufacturer to another, and some exhibitors work with smaller brands. Make it British Live! is a trade event for businesses planning production, so come with an idea of your quantities and timings and ask each manufacturer about their minimums.
When will the exhibitor list be published?
The exhibitor list will be published closer to the show. Join the mailing list to hear first.
I'm a UK manufacturer. Can I exhibit?
Yes. Find out how to exhibit and apply for a stand in the Make it British hall.
Be first to hear who's exhibiting
Join more than 1,000 brands, buyers and makers already signed up for updates about Make it British Live! 2027.
You'll hear first about the exhibitor list and show features, so you can plan who to meet before you arrive.