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West Yorkshire textile delegation set to talk fashion and fabrics at Shanghai trade mission

A delegation of Yorkshrie textile manufacturers are set to travel to Shanghai as part of fabric and fashion exhibition ‘Intertextile’ in collaboration with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) and the UK Fashion and Textile Association.

Five firms from West Yorkshire are part of a 16-strong UK delegation attending the event, highlighting the fact that Yorkshire represents the biggest single manufacturing cluster of wool textiles in the UK.

They are Guiseley-based Abraham Moon & Sons, whose clients includes Paul Smith and Burberry; Bower Roebuck of Holmfirth; Bradford-based Joseph H. Clissold; Huddersfield’s Fine Worsted’s; and Taylor and Lodge, who provided the luxurious material for the Tom Ford tuxedo worn by Daniel Craig in the Bond film, Quantum of Solace.

All will have the chance to meet potential customers, explore new market opportunities, and learn about next season’s trends.

UKTI’s regional director for Yorkshire and the Humber, Mark Robson, anticipates the regional delegation will be very well received: “Yorkshire fabrics are highly regarded in the textile industry, and the county has a great legacy of weaving, design and manufacture. ‘Intertextile’ is an excellent showcase to demonstrate the region’s textile capabilities.”

Will Halstead, sales director from Taylor & Lodge said: “There is a real opportunity in China for companies such as Taylor & Lodge, with its heritage and its reputation for making some of the most luxurious fabrics in the world.

“This is the second time Taylor & Lodge have attended Intertextile in Shanghai, and the response from the first show was very promising.

“We now have a foothold in the market and with the backing of our Chinese partner, Shandong Ruyi, we hope to continue the positive progress already made in this very important market.”

John Pickles, sales director at Abraham Moon & Sons said: “We have been returning to the Intertextile Shanghai on a regular basis since 2011, and have seen real growth in the market.

“In the last five years we have noticed the demand for British Made, 100% Wool fabric has increased dramatically, which is very good for Abraham Moon & Sons.

“Intertextile Shanghai is the most important show to us to build on our growth in the region.”

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