Independent, not-for-profit organisation committed to shaping the future of Manchester’s fashion ecosystem. Built on the city’s legacy of innovation and industry, the collective brings together designers, brands, manufacturers, technologists, educators, and policymakers to collaborate and co-create a sustainable, future-proof fashion economy.

Acting as both a community and catalyst, C.T.E.M will connect cross-sector partners, drive innovation through shared knowledge, and establish Manchester as the UK’s leading hub for circular and technologically advanced fashion.