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The Textile Institute

Date: Wednesday 18 June 2025
Time: 14:00–16:00 BST
Location: UKFT, 3 Queen Square, London WC1N 3AR or online via Zoom

You are invited to the Annual General Meeting 2025 of the Textile Institute London and South East England Section, followed by a keynote presentation by Dr Holly Morris CText FTI.

Dr Morris, a surgeon and textile expert, will present ‘Improving Healthcare with Textiles’, exploring the intersection of medical science, sustainability, and textile innovation.

Attendance is free for Textile Institute members (registration required).

Non-members may join the Zoom presentation from 15:00 to 16:00 BST for £10.

To register, TI members should email: london@textileinst.org.uk
Non-members can book online via TicketSource: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/t-dvnajgd

Date: Wednesday 21 May 2025

Time: 18:00-19:00 hrs GMT

Format of the event: Webinar

Good colour fastness in garments is a standard we automatically expect from our clothing, but certain conditions can affect how well they retain their colour.

When textiles and garments are exposed to agitations such as laundering (with washing liquor), perspiration, sea water/water, and rubbing, the fibres and yarns can bleed colour, causing a decline in the colour fastness of the product.

It is crucial that manufacturers take the correct precautions to ensure that the textiles they produce remain colour fast, able to withstand exposure to a great many different forms of agitation.

Testing using relative standard methods is essential to assess the efficacy of the product, to then confirm that the end products meet acceptable international standards.

This webinar will cover:

  • Defining colour fastness
  • The different forms of agitation
  • Standards, equipment and consumables for testing
  • Conducting the tests and assessing the results
  • The risks with not testing for colour fastness

Who should attend?

This Back to Basics webinar is perfect for beginner laboratory technicians as well as people working in other areas such as garment technology, fabric manufacturing and those undertaking various textiles qualifications.

Understanding the colour fastness properties of textiles and materials is essential in nearly all areas of the fashion and textiles industry.

Register here.

Date: Wednesday 21 May 2025

Time: 18:00-19:00 hrs GMT

Format of the event: Webinar

Good colour fastness in garments is a standard we automatically expect from our clothing, but certain conditions can affect how well they retain their colour.

When textiles and garments are exposed to agitations such as laundering (with washing liquor), perspiration, sea water/water, and rubbing, the fibres and yarns can bleed colour, causing a decline in the colour fastness of the product.

It is crucial that manufacturers take the correct precautions to ensure that the textiles they produce remain colour fast, able to withstand exposure to a great many different forms of agitation.

Testing using relative standard methods is essential to assess the efficacy of the product, to then confirm that the end products meet acceptable international standards.

This webinar will cover:

  • Defining colour fastness
  • The different forms of agitation
  • Standards, equipment and consumables for testing
  • Conducting the tests and assessing the results
  • The risks with not testing for colour fastness

Who should attend?

This Back to Basics webinar is perfect for beginner laboratory technicians as well as people working in other areas such as garment technology, fabric manufacturing and those undertaking various textiles qualifications.

Understanding the colour fastness properties of textiles and materials is essential in nearly all areas of the fashion and textiles industry.

Register here.

Date: 3 May 2025

Time: 16:30 hrs IST

Format: Online

Exploring innovation, sustainability & impact in the fashion world.

Prof (Dr) Darlie O Koshy PhD (IIT, Delhi)

Exploring innovation, sustainability & impact in the fashion world Dr Darlie Koshy is a distinguished leader in India’s Handloom, Textile, Fashion, and Design sectors, with over 45 years of impactful experience. He has served as the Director of the National Institute of Design (NID) and Chairman of NDBI, Ahmedabad, where he played a pivotal role in transforming design education through innovation and technology. A founding faculty member of NIFT, New Delhi, Dr Koshy has also authored influential works such as Indian Design
Edge and RUNway to Skilled India. A three-term Board Member of the World Design Organization, he currently advises the World Crafts Council-AISBL and mentors several national skill development initiatives. Dr Koshy is globally recognized for championing
sustainability, innovation, and design thinking across both education and industry.

Why attend?

Learn from Dr Darlie Koshy, a leader in design and fashion education
Explore fashion’s future through craft, tech, and innovation
Discover how sustainability is transforming fashion globally
Get inspired to lead change in your field

Register here https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/x5VKRQhxR4u_YJtXjb6-UQ#/registration

Date: 10 May 2025

Time: 16:30 IST

Format: Online

Join us for an insightful session exploring global trade dynamics and their impact on the textile industry, hosted by Dr Seshadri Ramkumar, Professor of Nonwovens & Advanced Material Laboratory Texas Tech University, TX, USA

Webinar highlights: 
Global Trends: Grasp how new trade deals, tariffs, and sustainability rules are
reshaping textiles.
New Markets: Uncover export opportunities and smart diversification strategies.
Post-Pandemic Resilience: Learn how the industry is adapting sourcing and
production.
Sustainability & Compliance: Align with global ESG standards now vital for trade
success.

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OaRpGWe6R8OLcArTlTOmPw#/registration

Date: Monday 19 May 2025
Time: 18:00 to 19:00 BST
Platform: Online via Zoom
Join The Textile Institute London Section for an insightful online presentation on the biodegradability of textile fibres, hosted by Mohammad Mahbubul Hassan, Professor of Advanced Sustainable Materials at the Fashion Textiles & Technology Institute, University of the Arts, London.
This event will explore the physical and chemical breakdown of textile fibres, the environments that influence biodegradation (such as soil, landfill, seawater, and industrial composting), and the role of catalysts like microorganisms, light, air, water, and additives in this process. Additionally, we will discuss test methods to determine biodegradability and how this compares with natural processes, as well as the impact of fabric treatments like colouration and finishing on fibre degradation.
Tickets:
TI members: £5
Non-members: £10
Students: Free
Book your place today at: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/t-zznzryy

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the future of sustainable textiles.

Location: The Museum of Making, Silk Mill Lane, Derby, DE1 3AF.

Time: 09:30 – 11:30 hrs BST

Date: Tuesday 27 May 2025

Join The Technical Textiles SIG at The Museum of Making, Silk Mill Lane, Derby for an engaging and informative event on the sustainability of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

This event is organised by the Technical Textiles Special Interest Group and will feature a panel of experts from diverse PPE markets, discussing how sustainability impacts procurement practices, material use, and disposal in the industry. The panel will share insights on past, present, and future practices aimed at reducing environmental impacts and influencing positive change.

The agenda includes:

  • 09:00: Doors Open
  • 09:30-09:50: Welcome and Panel Introductions
  • 09:50-10:30: Panel Discussion
  • 10:30-11:00: Audience Questions to Panel
  • 11:00-11:30: Networking Opportunity
  • 12:00: Event Close

The event offers a unique opportunity to network with professionals, explore innovative products, and learn about ongoing research in the PPE field.

For more information and to register, visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-sustainability-of-ppe-tickets-1279567985289?aff=oddtdtcreator 

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