The textile industry is constantly evolving with advancements in materials, manufacturing techniques, and sustainability practices. Whether you are a professional in the field, a designer looking to expand your knowledge, or an industry newcomer, this programme offers key benefits for career growth and skill enhancement:
Gain an initial theoretical understanding of the key principles before seeing these put into action through practical demonstrations and hands-on experiences for a well-rounded understanding of textile technology.
Gain insights from experienced professionals, understand the full textile manufacturing process from fibres to fabric, and connect with industry peers to expand your professional network.
Develop essential skills to help enhance employability, communicate clearly with other departments, and make more informed decisions.
Participate in hands-on activities and witness live spinning, weaving, knitting, and fabric-testing demonstrations in our state-of-the-art facilities.
The programme's first half explores fibre properties, yarn creation, fabric construction, dyeing and colouration. You will understand the processes behind textile manufacturing and the diverse applications of different textiles.
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The second half moves beyond theory to practical demonstrations and hands-on learning. This experience enhances technical skills and provides real-world insights into textile manufacturing. You will deepen your understanding of textile technology and its real-world applications through hands-on practice and witnessing these processes firsthand in our state-of-the-art facilities.
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Dr. Eleanor Scott is an expert in sustainable fashion, focusing on knitwear and textile innovation, bringing her extensive knowledge to her role as Lecturer in Fashion Design: Creative Knit and Innovation at the University of Leeds, School of Design. She leads the MSc in Textiles Sustainability and Innovation and develops a curriculum highlighting sustainable product development, system design, and sustainable innovation, focusing on industrial issues such as pre-consumer and post-consumer waste. Dr. Scott’s areas of expertise span knitted textiles technology, knit programming, design for disassembly, design for durability, and user-personalised clothing, focusing on 4D clothing as a future-oriented facet of fashion innovation.
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