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 Why Join             Benefits              Membership            List of members              Technical Visits / Speakers

Background

The Association of Suppliers to the British Clothing Industry (ASBCI) was formed in 1992, arising from the British Interlining Manufacturers Association. Since 1992, the ASBCI has grown from 20 members to over 100 including some of the most prestigious names within the clothing and textile industry, forming a huge pool of expertise.

The ASBCI is a unique association in that our members represents all the key sectors connected with the industry. Examples of some of these sectors are:-

Fibres, fabrics, linings, interlinings, adhesives, dyers, sewing threads, buttons, zips, trims, sleeve head rolls, shoulders pads, machinery, presses, waistbands, garment processors, clothing consultants, clothing manufacturers, retailers, drycleaners, launderers, domestic detergent manufacturers, chemical suppliers, computer suppliers to the clothing industry, textile testing houses, research organisations, textile universities, and training bodies.

Technical Support to Members

With such a wealth of expertise in its membership, the Association is fortunate to have access to specialised knowledge and information that can influence situations and developments in the various sectors of our industry.

For example, the Association has early warning of potential problems and can offer possible solutions. The ASBCI is concerned with new technology, new ideas and new care labelling standards; and has an effective representation of members' interests in the UK, European and International standards committees.

A range of technical booklets have been published by the ASBCI Technical Committee, including 'Joining Forces', 'Caring For Your Clothes', 'Wrinkle Free', ‘Make or Break’ (Thread, Needles and Stitches), Introduction to Colour in Clothing and Textiles, Interlinings', Joining Forces (Buttons, Zips, Poppers etc.)

ASBCI Annual Conference

The Annual May Conference is widely regarded as 'the' conference for the industry. Highly successful, the conference attendances of 200 / 250 delegates, represents all sectors of clothing and textiles. Attendance is not restricted to ASBCI members.

Why Join ASBCI

•  To gain direct access to technical and commercial experts from across the UK and international clothing supply chain.
•  To keep informed of new technical and commercial practices, processes and initiatives that can make your business more
    competitive
•  To build new business relationships and opportunities and promote your business
•  To be informed on industry, Government and European developments that may impact your business
•  To gain a greater understanding of the wider supply-chain technical and commercial issues that may influence your business
•  To help implement technical and commercial initiatives that will help sustain the UK clothing industry and its supply chain as
    a whole
•  To be part of an influential forum where you can have your say and the industry listens

Benefits

  • Contacts
  • Open forum for discussion   
  • Up to date information on After Care
  • General Trade Information
  • Annual Conference 
  • Technical Visits
  • Time saving networking through ASBCI Web Site
  • Platform to be heard
  • Technical Bulletins
  • Technical Services and Technical Information
  • Industry Trends
  • Advertise Job Vacancies on the ASBCI Web Site
  • Web Site Cool Link
  • Access to specialise knowledge
  • Social Events / Informal Gatherings
  • Clothing Industry 'Help Desk'

Membership includes:

  • Free attendance to a programme of business meetings, presentations and technical site visits
  • Preferential and discounted access to a range of 'best practice' technical publications, regularly  updated.
  • Free new business referrals
  • Preferential rates to ASBCI annual industry conference - the conference for the industry
  • Highly competitive and preferential rates for job advertising on the ASBCI web site
  • Opportunity to attend ASBCI social events including the Annual Charity Ball.
  • Members' newsletter
  • Free business hot links from the ASBCI web site to your company's sales enquiries site
  • Professional links to, The Society of Dyers and Colourists, the Home Laundering Consultative Council and the United Kingdom Textile Laboratory Forum
  • Advice from the ASBCI's law firm specialising in clothing supply-chain issues and including a free introductory legal package
  • Use of the ASBCI Boardroom facilities in Halifax for your own business meetings at a nominal cost.
  • A voice for your opinion

     For a joining pack please contact the ASBCI Office 
     Stephanie Ingham, Company Secretary, ASBCI, Unit 5, 25 Square Road, HALIFAX  West Yorkshire HX1 1QG
     Tel: 01422 354666     Fax: 01422 381184     Email: info@asbci.co.uk

     Admission to the Association is not automatic and all applications are put before the Membership Committee