SFW Hub Torquay is hosted locally by Minycled and takes part in the national Sustainable Fashion Week programme, led by A Single Thread.

Sustainable Fashion Week Hub Torquay 2026

SFW Hub Torquay is hosted locally by Minycled Ltd and takes part in the national Sustainable Fashion Week programme, led by A Single Thread.

Join us at Hampton by Hilton Torquay as we bring together artisans, upcyclers, designers, and local communities to celebrate circular skills, handmade fashion, and a waste-free textile economy across Devon.

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Countdown to SFW Hub Torquay 2026

Celebrating regional slow-fashion, circular design skills, and local independent makers across Devon.

SFW Hub Torquay is hosted locally by Minycled Ltd and takes part in the national Sustainable Fashion Week programme, led by A Single Thread.
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01 / Free Entry Everyone Welcome

Meet makers, explore workshops and discover practical slow-fashion ideas.

02 / Event Weekend 26–27 September 2026

Saturday 10am–6pm · Sunday 10am–4pm · Free entry.

03 / Plan Your Visit Programme Live

Book workshops and runway seating, then meet all 11 exhibitors.

Flagship Runway Showcase

Reused Materials & Circular Catwalk Show

Celebrating fashion as an act of resistance. Our live runway presents collections created from surplus textiles, upcycled garments and reclaimed fabrics, presented on local community models.

01. Creative Looks Upcycled Fashion

Zero-waste concepts from regional designers and makers.

02. Diversity Community Models

Representing local residents and a wide range of backgrounds.

03. Free Entry Sat 26 Sept

Seating is free and limited; reserve a seat online in advance.

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Welcome

Fashion can be created differently.

Welcome to Sustainable Fashion Week Hub Torquay 2026, a celebration of independent makers, designers, communities, educators and organisations who believe in a better fashion system.

Whether you’re coming to shop, learn, repair, swap clothes or simply see what local makers are doing, everyone is welcome. Entry is free, and the whole weekend is built around community, creativity and keeping clothes in use for longer.

Our 2026 focus

  • Workshops
  • Handmade
  • Slow fashion
  • Sustainable
  • Circular
  • Repair
  • Upcycling
  • Skills sharing
  • Community
Event Weekend

Plan Your SFW Hub Torquay Weekend

The event programme is live: meet the exhibitors, book workshops, reserve an individual Green Runway seat and plan your visit.

Confirmed Stall Holders

Circular Makers & Exhibitors Directory

Meet confirmed stall holders and see their work, materials and stories.

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Colour By Robin

Colour Analysis is a direct assault on the need to continually buy clothes that match ever changing trends. When you have a Personal Colour…

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Eklectable & Co

Curated Torquay-based mid-century, period and decorative vintage furniture, pottery, glass and bespoke lampshades. Karin’s granddaughter Millie will be demonstrating how to make recycled jewellery from broken pieces.

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FlatMannie

SarahB is a textile specialist who champions slow fashion and sustainable design using meticulous (treadled) stitching skills. She is the inventor of FlatMannie -…

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M+M Retro

M+M Retro carefully curates funky clothes and accessories collections

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Snow Leopard Design

Wool is a wonderfull material and by reusing unwanted woollen sweaters I help reduce textile waste. I buy sweaters from charity shops and make…

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The Bold House

Funky, quirky and totally one-off reworked jackets and accessories made in my Devon studio. On a mission to bring forward-thinking fashion to those who…

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Venue & Visitor Information

The Hampton by Hilton Torquay

The Terrace, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 1DP

Located in Torquay City Centre, close to the harbour front, with accessible venue facilities and workshop spaces.

Saturday 26 September10:00–18:00
Sunday 27 September10:00–16:00
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Programme & Community

News, Workshops & Practical Participation

What’s On
Workshop

Repair and alteration station 

Repair & Simple Alterations Drop-In Saturday: 11am–2pmSunday: 11am–2pmDrop-in session — no booking required Bring along up to two garments and get hands-on advice and guidance on simple clothing repairs and alterations. Learn practical ways to extend the life of your clothes using both creative and traditional techniques, including Sashiko and Boro-inspired mending, patching, appliqué, simple […]

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Workshop

How To Use Your Sewing Machine

How To Use Your Sewing Machine WorkshopHosted by Minycled at the Sustainable Fashion Week Hub Torquay 2026 EventTutor: Kristina ColeTime: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Have a sewing machine sitting in a cupboard that you are too intimidated to turn on? It’s time to move past the fear, gain confidence, and build the fundamental skills […]

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Explore SFW Hub Story

Resistance

Repair instead of replace. Share skills. Support independent makers. Challenge waste and overconsumption through practical community action.

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