Enhance Your Understanding of Fabrics with The Textile Institute

Join us for The Textile Institute’s Fabric Knowledge Course, a one-day intensive training designed to provide essential knowledge of fabric construction, characteristics, and end-use potential. This practical course is perfect for professionals working with textiles across various industries, including fashion, apparel, protective workwear, and home textiles.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for anyone who works with or needs an understanding of fabrics in their professional life. It is particularly beneficial for:

Designers
Product Developers
Garment Technologists
Manufacturers
Fashion Buyers

Whether you are in apparel, accessories, protective workwear, or household textiles, this course will provide valuable insights into fabric selection, functionality, and performance.

What You Will Learn

By the end of the course, you will:

Understand the variety of natural and manufactured fibres and their properties.
Recognise basic yarn structures and their impact on fabric performance.
Differentiate between woven, knitted, and nonwoven fabric structures.
Learn how fabric construction, fibre content, and finishing processes influence end-use potential.
Gain a basic understanding of colouring and pattern techniques in fabric design.
Discover finishing processes that enhance the saleability and durability of textiles.

This course includes a significant amount of hands-on practical work, ensuring participants leave with real-world fabric knowledge.

Event Details

Date: 3 December 2026
Venue: The Midland Hotel, Manchester, UK
Duration: 6-7 hours of intensive study (plus 2 hours of pre-course preparation)

How to Book

Secure your place today by completing a Fabric Knowledge Booking Form 2026 and submitting payment. For more information please click here 

Take this opportunity to advance your professional expertise and gain a deeper understanding of fabric technology.