Networking opportunities

Sector forums

Anyone working in the textiles industry in Scotland can join one of four sector forums covering:

  • knitwear;
  • weaving;
  • apparel; or
  • technical.

The forums meet regularly and feed their views into a national textile forum, which in turn advises the Government.

The National Forum has a core membership of ten people. They come from different sectors of the industry and other bodies with a direct interest in the textile industry, including us.

To join one of our sector groups or obtain copies of minutes from past meetings, contact the Scottish Textiles team.

Scottish textiles supplier directory

You can browse our directory to find details of potential suppliers, partners and clients. It provides a comprehensive listing of over 450 textile companies across all areas of Scotland's diverse textile industry.

Find out more about our Scottish textiles supplier directory

Business Gateway

The Business Gateway website explains the workings and benefits of networking, the forms networking can take and how to make the most of active participation. It also offers advice on finding network partners.

Find out more on the Business Gateway website