Peter Lucas, Chief Executive, BMB Group Ltd.
"As an organization the ASBCI is one of the few that my teams believe truly adds value to our business via our relationship. The information that they receive and the contacts that they make through the Association ensure we stay abreast of developments within the clothing industry at all times"

Dr. Graham Catton, Technical Manager - Homecare Products, Lever Faberge
"Lever Faberge UK feel it very important to have good links with the industry that makes and sells the garments our products wash and condition, and the ASBCI provides an excellent forum for us to meet the key players in the UK textile industry and exchange information, concerns and aspirations.

Mark Yates, Garment Development Technologist, Marks & Spencer plc.
"The ASBCI is an essential forum for catching up with and making contacts within the industry. Informative conferences, fun annual dinners and the opportunity for some (harmless) banter with the competition!"

David Vickers, Sales Manager, Gerber Technology Ltd.
"I would like to say how much we value our membership of the ASBCI organisation - over the years it has become an importance source of information to us on the developments within the clothing industry. It also provides a useful venue to meet colleagues from the industry and discuss the current trends and changes."

David Backhouse, Programme Director, BA (Hons) Fashion, Leeds University
"The Design Programmes at Leeds University have a strong relevance to industrial stands, and the ASBCI provides both staff and students with this vital link."

Lisa Chesney, Marketing Manager, Coats Ltd.
"To maintain our leading market position, Coats Ltd. Believe membership of the ASBCI to be critical. Thanks to its wide cross section of members covering retailer, manufacturer, product and service supplier, ASBCI membership facilitates insight into industry trends and developments that assist Coats Ltd. In planning ahead. In addition, it provides the ideal environment to develop relationships with key contacts for the business.

Rosie Coveney, Technical Advisor, Next plc.
"We find the breadth of new technical developments and networking with a cross-section of the industry tremendously useful, as well as being made aware of new European standards and legislation".

Chris Thierry, Retail & General Manager, The Woolmark Company
"The ASBCI is one of those rare associations that delivers what it offers. It has been invaluable to our own organisation over the years, bringing together all the different sectors of the British Clothing Industry, providing a most professional service, and delivered in a most enjoyable way"

Professor Edward Newton, Head of Department, Institute of Textiles & Clothing, Hong Kong Polytechnic University .
" ASBCI membership is invaluable in today's dynamic industry, providing strategic information and a relaxed meeting place for key players to discuss new developments and directions within the clothing industry worldwide."

Diane Waterhouse, Consultant, DW Consultancy
"In 1973 it was a small association of interlining suppliers . today it has an industry wide membership covering retail, garment making, industry suppliers, logistics, after care and lawyers, whilst retaining the nucleus of its original members ..

"THIS IS AN ASSOCIATION WORKING FOR AND WITH OUR INDUSTRY"

Comments from one of the ASBCI Student Members:

I have been a student member of the ASBCI for over a year and feel that it has benefited me enormously within my studies. I have attended the student conferences and have learnt an incredible amount about how the fashion industry works and the jobs involved. The speakers have always been very informative and a recent question and answer session allowed us to become more involved in finding out what we really wanted to know. Throughout my final year I have been in regular contact with the office at the ASBCI,, who has been extremely helpful in finding me contacts and information about different topics surrounding my final major project. Through the ASBCI I have obtained sponsorship for my final collection from a leading fabric testing company - and been invited to observe the testing procedures at their premises. I have also made many useful contacts that will help me in my future career. I feel very much a part of the fashion industry and I have the ASBCI to thank for that.

Emily Atkinson, BA (Hons) Fashion Design with Product Development
University of Central England