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Source Fashion links with ATMF "to boost British manufacturing"

Sustainable sourcing trade show Source Fashion has formed a new and long-term partnership with the Apparel & Textile Manufacturers Federation (ATMF). The collaboration 'will highlight the strengths of UK-based garment and textile manufacturing, promoting ethical production, local supply chains, and sustainability', they said in a release. As part of the partnership, ATMF will curate a showcase of UK manufacturers at Source Fashion's show across from 8-10 July at The Grand Hall, Olympia London, 'providing retailers and brands with direct access to suppliers committed to transparency, fair labour practices, and responsible sourcing'. Source Fashion said the initiative 'reflects its mission to connect buyers with trusted British and international manufacturers that align with the highest standards of sustainability and ethics'. Suzanne Ellingham, director of Source Fashion added that the event 'is a platform that connects the buying community to great factories, we have always strived to create a safe buying space for our community and this partnership gives us the opportunity to showcase and support manufacturers in the UK. "The UK is known for quality and reliability, two things that are becoming vitally important in the current climate. We look forward to introducing our European Buying community to the ATMF and the organisations it supports.' ATMF chair Jenny Holloway added: 'I am delighted to have the opportunity of showcasing the very best of ethical factories in Leicester. The intention is to grow the presence of true genuine ethical factories in the future too with Source. We do call upon the government to provide funding for overseas events too; we should all be proud of Made in the UK-produced garments.'