About
Singapore Fashion Council

Singapore Fashion Council (SFC) – formerly known as Textile and Fashion Federation (Singapore) is the official association for the textile and fashion industry in Singapore. Embracing a transformative vision, SFC aspires to become a Vibrant Asian Hub for Responsible Fashion.

With a focus on four pillars: Sustainability, Innovation & Technology, Internationalisation and Retail, SFC works closely with diverse partners across the value chain to offer thought leadership, extensive networks, and resources – to drive impactful change throughout the ecosystem.

SFC champions programmes which build capabilities, expand Singapore’s fashion and textile businesses internationally, and promote environmentally-friendly business practices. We aim to bolster the growth of local fashion designers and retailers and advocate the importance of raising the visibility of homegrown brands both locally and around the globe.

Our range of programmes includes local and international go-to-market opportunities, resources for brand growth and business development, seminars and conferences, community events, masterclasses, mentorships as well as consultations on a range of important industry-related topics.

SFC works in close partnership with government bodies such as Enterprise Singapore, Singapore Tourism Board, JTC, Design Singapore, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, as well as with foreign embassies and other trade associations and organisations, to place the local fashion industry at the forefront of policy and opportunity.

SFC is a member of the Asia Fashion Federation and the ASEAN Federation of Textiles Industries.

Message From the President

“The mission of SFC is to create a vibrant Asian hub for responsible fashion. ‘Responsible’ encompasses equity, sustainability, transparency, and more. With a focus on technology & innovation, sustainability, and Asian craftsmanship, we will partner with stakeholders across the fashion value chain. This aligns with my personal mission and the vision of Browzwear to partner towards a more sustainable fashion industry. I feel like I’m continuing the mission I started with Browzwear 21 years ago.”

Sharon’s top priorities include developing partnerships that represent the responsible fashion ecosystem. She says, “This includes innovative technology partners, policymakers, organizations, and educational partners that shape talent development, tech solutions, and regulations around responsible fashion. I hope meaningful partnerships with key stakeholders—manufacturers, retailers, technology companies, NGOs, government, banks, and investors—will bring about initiatives with a positive impact on the region.” 

Sharon Lim, President at Singapore Fashion Council (SFC)

Our Milestones

Textile and apparel companies were beginning to get together in regular business meetings.

1956

Yarn companies, knitting companies and overseas investment garment factories formed Singapore Cotton Association.

1964

Local garment manufacturers set up the Singapore Garment Association.

1966

Renamed as Singapore Textile Association.

1972

Singapore Garment Association and Singapore Textile Manufacturer Association merged as Singapore Textile and Garment Manufacturers Association (STGMA).

1981

STGMA merged with Society of Designing Arts Fashion (SODA) and became Textile and Fashion Federation (Singapore).

1996

TaFF becomes the operators of The Cocoon Space, a 10,000 sq ft incubation and co-working space located on the second floor of Design Orchard.


TaFF launches Singapore Stories, an intiative created to fufill the mission to promote, support, and develop the local fashion industry is launched.

2018

TaFF launches The Bridge Fashion Incubator (TBFI) programme , South-East Asia’s first Fashion, Beauty and Fashion-Tech Incubator that bridges the gap between Fashion, Technology and Sustainability.

2019

TaFF changes its constitution to include Professional Members to be more inclusive.


TaFF appointed as operators of Design Orchard Retail Showcase which enables the organization to now provide seamless integration of the entire Design Orchard building from retail at the ground floor to co-working, business incubation and event spaces on level 2 and 3.


OneOrchard.Store, TaFF’s first e-commerce platform is launched and its aim is to showcase Asia’s best designers.

2020

Rebranded as Singapore Fashion Council (SFC) with the aim of deepening current initiatives, broadening the scope of our future initiatives and expanding international outreach.

2022