Hands-on exploration of textile concepts, working directly with various fibre types, their properties, and practical applications across different textiles.
Participate in practical activities to understand yarn manufacturing processes, analysing how different yarn characteristics affect fabric performance in real-world scenarios.
Experience the differences between woven, knitted, and nonwoven fabrics through practical manufacturing demonstrations and activities.
Learn spinning techniques in state-of-the-art labs, transforming raw fibres into yarn for various textile applications.
Explore weaving and industrial knitting techniques, experimenting to understand their impact on fabric characteristics and creating diverse stitch structures and fabrics with various yarns.
Conduct textile testing to understand fabric performance, quality, and durability, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Develop practical, hands-on skills in textile production processes, enhancing your technical expertise and making you a more competent professional in the textile industry.
Gain experience through practical projects that apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, boosting your confidence in addressing industry challenges.
Deepen your understanding of current textile technologies and techniques, positioning you as a knowledgeable resource on industry innovations with hands-on experience.
Establish a strong foundation for further specialisation in textile design, quality control, or production management, supporting long-term career growth.
Designed for those who have completed the 'Introduction to Textile Technology' course or professionals with foundational knowledge in textile technology seeking to enhance their practical skills. We highly recommend completing the introductory course first.
Ideal for aspiring textile professionals, designers, and industry enthusiasts looking to expand their expertise in fibre, yarn, and fabric production processes.
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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Textiles and Fashion
Textiles Technology Programme
