The London Textile Fair (TLTF) returned to the Business Design Centre from 13–14 January 2026, welcoming the global textile community for two inspiring days dedicated to sourcing, networking and creative exchange.

More than 320 exhibitors showcased their latest collections, spanning fabrics, accessories, print design, vintage and garments. The breadth of offerings reinforced The London Textile Fair’s role as a key platform for the fashion and textile industry, connecting international suppliers with designers, buyers and industry professionals.

The January 2026 edition highlighted the fair’s continued growth and relevance, providing visitors with direct access to new materials, design innovation and market insight. Alongside the exhibition, the event created valuable opportunities for collaboration and knowledge-sharing across the supply chain.

The show welcomed 3,629 visitors, including designers, buyers, and industry professionals, all eager to discover new collections, connect with suppliers, and explore upcoming trends. Highlights included the Trend Forum and an engaging seminar programme, offering valuable insight into colour, fabric innovation, and market intelligence for Spring/Summer 2027.

Exhibitors

At the January 2026 edition of TLTF, the exhibitor composition highlighted the fair’s strong focus on fabrics, which represented 80% of the collections on display. Alongside this, 6% of exhibitors presented fashion accessories, while 7% showcased vintage and print design collections, offering creative inspiration for fashion and interiors.

Completing the mix, 7% of exhibitors were dedicated to garments, reflecting the fair’s growing role as a comprehensive sourcing hub for the entire textile and fashion supply chain.

The China Pavilion featured a wide array of high-quality textiles, garments, and accessories. Exhibitors showcased innovation, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing, presenting everything from apparel fabrics and eco-friendly solutions to creative, trend-led designs, underscoring their strong global presence in the fashion supply chain.

Visitors

At TLTF January 2026, industry professionals included representatives from nearly all leading UK fashion brands and designers. With 3629 visitors in2 days, 95% coming from the UK, the fair primarily drew a domestic audience, ranging from major high-street retailers to independent boutiques across womenswear, menswear, and childrenswear.

Among the visitors were: Urban Outfitters, Agent Provocateur, Cos, Rebook, All saints, Marks &Spencer, Vivienne Westwood, Top Man, Ralph Lauren, Sainsburys, Barbour, Toast, Next, Jigsaw, Paul Smith, Erdem, French connection, Whistles, Ted Baker, Paragon Clothing, Tesco, Karen Millen, River Island, Debenhams, Monsoon, Hobbs, Accessorize, John Lewis, Paragon Clothing, Asos, Reiss, White Stuff Ltd, Moss Bros, and many others.

Seminars at TLTFT

The January 2026 edition of TLTF marked the successful return of seminars, curated by The Colourful as part of the Design Vision programme. Over two days, leading trend forecasters shared insights forSS2027, covering colour, print, pattern, fabric innovation, and seasonal silhouettes. The sessions attracted designers, buyers, and brand representatives eager for creative inspiration and practical guidance for their upcoming collections. The seminars also offered an interactive space for discussion, enabling visitors to engage with speakers and explore the intersection of global trends with sustainability, technology, and creativity.

Building on the success of the January show, The London Textile Fair has confirmed further events in 2026, including Tex Premium in June and the main fair in July, underlining its ongoing commitment to supporting the evolving needs of the fashion and textile sectors.

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