In March FEL’s CEO Jenny Holloway took on the role of Chair of the ATMF, The Apparel and Textile Manufacturers Association, and has been actively pushing for proactive initiatives for the fashion and textile industry.
As from today, 7th May 2025, the ATMF is delighted to confirm their new website has gone live ready for the Leicester Made event on 14th May at Athena.

The ATMF’s number one aim is to help the manufacturers secure more orders. This will be achieved by:
Exclusive Trade & Sales Opportunities
📌 Dropshipping Platform
List your surplus stock and sell directly to local entrepreneurs.
📌 Trade Shows & Events
Get access to industry events to network and grow.
📌 Factory Promotion
Be featured in our directory to gain more visibility.
In addition The ATMF will support on:
Compliance & Growth Support
📌 Audit Guidance
Get expert help with compliance, certification, and factory audits.
📌 Training & Development
Access workshops and resources to stay competitive.
📌 Marketing Assistance We help you build an online presence and attract more clients.
After the Leicester Made event the ATMF will be reconvening with participating factories and will populate the dropshipping ThreadChain ecommerce platform.
Jenny commented: “Following consultation with the factories we are delighted to now go live with the new website. This is a new era for garment and fabric manufacturers and it’s time for the voice of the manufacturer to be heard. This will start with the Leicester Made event – taking place a week from today! It’s time for the factories to unite as one and time to join the movement!”
Want to know more visit the ATMF stand at Leicester Made 2025 Sponsored by Kornit Digital, Alvanon, Style3D, and ASBCI Wednesday 14th May | 9:00–21:00 | Athena, Queen St, Leicester
Or contact ATMF: info@atmf.co.uk / 0116 367 1935
