Exhibitors

Leicester Made is a dedicated UK fashion and textile manufacturing trade show, connecting manufacturers and suppliers directly with brands, retailers, buyers, sourcing professionals, industry leaders and policymakers.

Our aim is simple: to create meaningful commercial connections, champion UK manufacturing and provide a platform where the capabilities of the UK supply chain can be seen, discussed and developed.

Leicester Made has grown into a respected meeting place for the industry, bringing together established retailers and brands, independent businesses, manufacturers, technology providers, industry organisations, government and education.

Why Exhibit at Leicester Made?

Meet Brands and Buyers Looking at UK Sourcing

Leicester Made is designed to put manufacturers directly in front of the people responsible for sourcing, buying, production and supply chain decisions.

Brands and retailers attending previous Leicester Made events have included:

Tu | Next | Tesco | Morrisons | Debenhams | N Brown Group | ASOS | Burberry | Oliver Bonas | Never Fully Dressed | OMNES | Raging Bull Leisure

Alongside major names, the event attracts a growing number of SME and emerging brands actively looking for UK manufacturing partners.

This creates an opportunity to move beyond introductions and emails and have real conversations about capabilities, capacity, product development and future orders.

Showcase Your Capabilities

Tell the industry what makes your business different.

Whether you specialise in garment manufacturing, textiles, knitwear, printing, embroidery, trims, specialist processes, sustainable production or manufacturing technology, Leicester Made provides a platform to demonstrate your expertise directly to potential customers.

More Than an Exhibition

Leicester Made combines the trade show with a programme of industry talks, panel debates, CEO roundtables, networking and interactive sessions.

Previous events have brought together influential voices from across fashion, retail, manufacturing and government, including MPs and policymakers; CEOs and senior brand leaders; buying, sourcing and ESG professionals; journalists and industry commentators; academics; technology specialists; sustainability leaders; and representatives from leading industry organisations.

Speakers and contributors have included senior representatives from Drapers, Source Fashion, Mintel, Debenhams Group, Never Fully Dressed, OMNES, Style3D, De Montfort University, Leicester City Council and the Apparel & Textile Manufacturers Federation, alongside MPs and senior industry leaders.

These conversations tackle the issues that matter to UK manufacturers – from sourcing models, onshoring and responsible production to innovation, skills, sustainability and government support.

Proven Industry Reach

Leicester Made has already demonstrated the demand for a dedicated UK manufacturing event.

Leicester Made 2025 welcomed over 1,000 industry leaders, retailers, manufacturers, designers and policymakers, alongside more than 60 exhibitors.

The programme included panel discussions, factory visits and a high-level CEO/C-Suite roundtable with Liz Kendall MP and Nick Beighton, former CEO of ASOS and Matches Fashion.

The event has continued to evolve, with Leicester Made & Regions 2026 bringing an increased presence of UK manufacturers and major brands, alongside focused industry debate and direct commercial networking.

Generate Real Business Opportunities

This is not simply about footfall.

Leicester Made is designed to encourage meaningful conversations between exhibitors and visitors. Previous exhibitors have reported tangible business opportunities generated through the event, while brands have used Leicester Made to meet and connect with UK manufacturing partners.

For manufacturers, that means an opportunity to:

Be Part of UK Manufacturing

Leicester has one of the UK’s most important fashion and textile manufacturing heritages, but Leicester Made now looks beyond one city.

Our ambition is to bring the UK manufacturing community together, champion the skills and capabilities that exist here and create stronger connections between manufacturers and the brands that need them.

By exhibiting, you are not only promoting your own business – you are helping demonstrate the scale, diversity and potential of UK manufacturing.

Who Should Exhibit?

Leicester Made welcomes businesses from across the UK fashion, textile and manufacturing supply chain, including: