Local Manufacturing Archives

Australian Fashion in Focus at the 2026 Global Sourcing Expo

AFC opening address, Made in Australia panel and Australian manufacturers showcased this year at the 2026 Global Sourcing Expo.

28 May 2026

AFW2026: Meet the Makers, presented by EPSON

Meet the Makers, presented by Epson, connected Australian fashion brands directly with 11 local manufacturers on the rooftop of the Museum of Contemporary Art.

25 May 2026

AFC & R.M.WILLIAMS DELIVER FIRST-EVER INDUSTRY-BACKED PLAN TO SCALE AUSTRALIA’S FASHION & TEXTILE MANUFACTURING SECTOR

Our first industry-backed national roadmap to rebuild targeted domestic manufacturing capability across Australia's textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) sector.

12 March 2026

BlockTexx And Asia Pacific Fibers Collaborate To Bring A Circular Future For The Global Textile Industry Closer To Reality

BlockTexx and Asia Pacific Fibers have partnered to develop high-quality Textile-to-Textile recycled polyester yarns, accelerating circularity for the global fashion industry

27 November 2025

NSW Inquiry: Procurement Recommendations Could Lead to a Bright Future for Local TCF Manufacturing

The report identifies changes in government procurement policies that can revolutionise local TCF manufacturing, boosting local businesses and creating more job opportunities.

18 October 2024

The new AFC Strategy: Shaping the Future of Australian Fashion and Textiles

We’re ready to roll up our sleeves and work alongside you, secure funding to tackle the programs, advocate for better industry support, create new educational pathways, and build the infrastructure we need for a more sustainable future.

23 August 2024

Advocating for Local Manufacturing: 2024 Wrap Up

Here’s a closer look at the work we’ve done to champion and strengthen Australia’s local manufacturing industry in 2024.

15 January 2025

Behind The Seams with Pattern Maker Glen Rollaston. Exclusive Interview.

Step behind the scenes of RBPatterns, where expertise and innovation redefine the art of pattern making. We recently spoke with co-founder, Glen Rollason. He shared his journey, insights into local manufacturing, and the future of fashion craftsmanship. Discover how this homegrown studio is setting new standards in the fashion industry, one pattern at a time. […]

21 June 2024

Applications open: Free CSIRO advanced manufacturing course for SMEs

“Tailored for companies venturing into early-stage R&D or seeking fresh avenues within advanced manufacturing, the program serves as a catalyst for innovation and advancement.”

24 April 2024

Victoria Revealed as Australia’s $1 Billion Fashion Manufacturing Capital

“Victoria can be a global leader in advanced, sustainable manufacturing while boosting jobs and developing skills."

27 March 2024

Revealing the Future: Insights into Victoria's Clothing Manufacturing Sector

We’ll share never before seen data insights and discuss the future of clothing manufacturing in Victoria.

28 February 2024

Make fashion not waste with Circular Sourcing

Courtney Holm, AFC member and founder of ethical Melbourne-based fashion brand A.BCH, has launched a new platform called Circular Sourcing to help keep Australian surplus fabrics in use and out of landfill.

15 August 2023

Our transformation journey

Looking forward to the year ahead with AFC CEO, Leila Naja Hibri

2 March 2023

Watch | Melbourne Fashion Week Conversation Panels

Listen in on experts discuss the issues that matter along with insights into the inner workings of the current and future state of the Australian Fashion industry.

21 November 2022

Make it Melbourne | The skills, education and demand needed to rebuild a thriving local manufacturing trade

After decades of off-shore manufacturing, the pandemic revealed the lack of sovereign manufacturing here in Australia and highlighted the need to revive the industry.

7 November 2022

AFC Conversations at Melbourne Fashion Week presented by Creative Victoria

M/FW Conversations presented by Creative Victoria

5 October 2022

Bianca Spender X Nobody Denim | Limited edition denim capsule collection

Bianca Spender and Nobody Denim Collaborate to Create a Collection of Sustainable, Australian Made Ready-To-Wear denim.

9 September 2022

Enhancing supply chains, manufacturing processes and product quality | Sourcing by Design

As a fashion sourcing and design agency, Sourcing by Design aims to assist their clients on enhancing their supply chain, manufacturing processes and product quality.

24 November 2021

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