The 10th edition of UK’s sustainable materials trade show Future Fabrics Expo was organized at its new venue Magazine London in Greenwich. As per a Forbes report, the event showcased 10,000 textiles from over 220 suppliers across 34,000 sq. ft. from June 28 to 29, 2022. Launched in 2011, Future Fabrics Expo grew big enough to move into its own independent space. In a few years, it outgrew that space too, causing it to move to its latest venue.

Amanda Johnston, Curator, The Sustainable Angle says, interest in sustainable fashion continued to gain momentum. UK trade shows have been impacted by many challenges including the pandemic. Brexit has made it more difficult for European exhibitors to come to the show and for visitors from Europe to source from the UK because of export fees.

Annet Sunderman, Fabric Consultant from Belgium says, post Brexit, it has become difficult for European to visit this fair. Ronja Nielsen, Founder, Bag Affair, an accessories label adds, the fair attracts many exhibitors and visitors from different sectors. Another exhibitor, offering partially recycled leather, said compared to other shows, Future Fabrics Expo aims to learn and make a difference, rather than simply sourcing low impact materials because they have to.