Exclusive members-only event ahead of The Textile Institute 116th Annual General Meeting.
We are delighted to welcome award-winning menswear designer Joshua Kane for a special in-conversation session with TI Chair Prof Jess Power. Recently named Haute Couture Designer of the Year 2026 at the CS Global Fashion Awards and Menswear Designer of the Year at the London Fashion Awards, Joshua will share insights into his creative journey, bespoke tailoring, entrepreneurship, and perspectives on the future of fashion and textiles.
Oxford born, Joshua Kane studied at Kingston University in London, England receiving a 1st Class Honours Degree in Fashion Design. He gained a wealth of experience beginning his career at Brooks Brothers (New York) followed by Jaeger, Burberry Prorsum designing the runway collection, before moving to Paul Smith to work as Senior Designer.
Joshua Kane established his own independent design house in 2014 working from his London apartment creating bespoke tailoring made by himself for friends and acquaintances. With demand rapidly outgrowing production capability, within 6 months Joshua implemented a ready to-wear collection, his first Joshua Kane Runway collection was shown in London and he proceeded to open his first store in East London’s Spitalfields.
In 2016 Mr Kane moved location and opened his new Flagship Store and studio space in W1. Most recently (2021) moving to a private appointment townhouse in the heart of Marylebone where the business continues to operate focusing on a design oriented made-to-order service and creating bespoke versions of his runway designs.
Following this exclusive discussion, members are invited to participate in The Textile Institute’s 116th Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will provide updates on Institute activities, key developments, and future priorities.
The event will take place online via Teams Webinar on Thursday 25 June 2026 at 11:00 BST, enabling members from around the world to join and engage with both the guest speaker session and AGM proceedings.
If you are a amember and wish to register please email Dawn Corbett, Office Manager. Registration is required to attend the AGM, appoint a proxy, or submit apologies.
We are delighted that following the AGM our guest speaker this year is Alexander Greenhalgh
CEO andCo-Founder of Spintex Engineering Ltd
‘What we learnt from the Spider – How biomimicry unlocks the future of biomaterials’
This presentation explores how the “350 million years of R&D” of the humble spider is revolutionising material science, and offering us sustainable solutions to current petrochemical-based and high-energy processes. Drawing upon our work at Spintex, we will examine how replicating the spider’s unique spinning mechanism provides a sustainable toolbox to produce high-performance materials with applications in everything from fashion to aerospace. We will address the science of spider biomimicry, and the benefits and challenges found in biomimetic technologies, whilst exploring the gap between initial biological inspiration and the industrial and economic realities of bringing these novel materials to market.
Attend in person or online via Zoom
Venue: UKFT, 3 Queen Square, London, WC1N 3AR
(Nearest tube station Russell Square: Piccadilly Line)
TI members: Free with Registration. Non-members: £10
TI members please register your free attendance at london@textileinst.org.uk stating whether you will attend in person or by Zoom.
Non-members attending by Zoom from 15.00 – 16.00 please book your place with
TicketSource using this link: https://www.ticketsource.com/booking/t-pllnjvo
Corporate Member NITRA is pleased to inform you that it is organising a conference on “Innovation in Protective Textiles” on 9 April 2026 at the NITRA Campus, Ghaziabad.
This conference is being conducted with the support of the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.
The inauguration will be graced by Shri Giriraj Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister for Textiles, as the Chief Guest.
The conference is expected to witness participation from professionals from industry, defence forces, government organizations, innovators, researchers, and academia, making it an important platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration in the field of protective and technical textiles. As Protective Textiles is an emerging and significant area in textile manufacturing, NISTI, being a close associate of NITRA, is pleased to support this initiative by mobilising industry professionals and publicising the event to reach a wider audience.
This conference will provide an excellent opportunity for participants to learn, interact, and collaborate with industry leaders, scientists, and researchers.
To register for the event please click here
The Textile Institute London & SE England Section is delighted to invite you to its next event which is a webinar.
Microbial Biopigments: Science for a More Colourful and Sustainable Textile Industry
Guest Speaker Ailton Pereira Founder & CEO/CSO of AIPER Ltda, Brazil
The presentation explores how microbial biopigments can transform the textile industry by replacing petroleum based synthetic dyes with sustainable, bio-based alternatives. The talk also discusses environmental impacts, performance requirements for textiles, and real-world pathways to integrate bio-pigments into existing industrial value chains.
To register for the events please click here
For more information please email: London@textileinst.org.uk
Online
Venue: The Midland Hotel, Manchester City Centre, UK
Date: 22 – 24 September 2026
The Introduction to Textiles Short Course is hosted twice per year. The courses get booked up very far in advance, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
The Textile Institute launched this short course in 2010 to celebrate the Centenary of the Institute. It is a three day intensive training short course, offered twice a year in March and in October.
It is organised for the benefit of all those who are engaged in the manufacture, research and development as well as the commercial aspects of textiles business. The course will cover the fibres, yarns and fabrics used in textile products for apparel, household and technical textiles applications as core modules. The third day will offer two specialist modules covering dyeing and finishing and fabric testing and analysis.
The courses are approved by The Textile Institute, a system of validation assessed by independent and impartial experts.
The course is formed of seven separate topics: Fibres, Yarns, Weaving, Warp & Weft Knitting, Non-woven Fabrics, Dyeing & Finishing and Fabric Testing & Analysis.
Course agenda
Day 1 – Fibres and Yarns
Day 2 – Warp & weft knitting, Nonwoven Fabrics and Weaving
Day 3 – Dyeing & finishing and Fabric Testing & Analysis
Please click here for more information and how to book.
Venue: The Midland Hotel, Manchester City Centre, UK
Date: 17 – 19 March 2026
The Introduction to Textiles Short Course is hosted twice per year. The courses get booked up very far in advance, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
The Textile Institute launched this short course in 2010 to celebrate the Centenary of the Institute. It is a three day intensive training short course, offered twice a year in March and in October.
It is organised for the benefit of all those who are engaged in the manufacture, research and development as well as the commercial aspects of textiles business. The course will cover the fibres, yarns and fabrics used in textile products for apparel, household and technical textiles applications as core modules. The third day will offer two specialist modules covering dyeing and finishing and fabric testing and analysis.
The courses are approved by The Textile Institute, a system of validation assessed by independent and impartial experts.
The course is formed of seven separate topics: Fibres, Yarns, Weaving, Warp & Weft Knitting, Non-woven Fabrics, Dyeing & Finishing and Fabric Testing & Analysis.
Course agenda
Day 1 – Fibres and Yarns
Day 2 – Warp & weft knitting, Nonwoven Fabrics and Weaving
Day 3 – Dyeing & finishing and Fabric Testing & Analysis
Please click here for more information and how to book.
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