The Textile Institute

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.

Venue: King’s House Conference Centre, Manchester, M1 7HB, UK

Date: 28 – 30 April 2025

The iCongress, supported by The Textile Institute, is organising the 4th Sustainable Textile & Fashion Congress (STFC) on 28 – 30 April 2025 at the King’s House Conference Centre, Manchester, M1 7HB, UK located in the heart of two university campuses. Academics, researchers, professionals, independent consultants and policy makers are invited to submit abstracts targeting oral presentations by 31 January 2025 (extended deadline).

Call for Papers

The iCongress Innovation committee is inviting following three types of presentations/papers for oral presentation at the Sustainable Textile and Fashion Congress (STFC) and publication in the “iLetters”- an open access journal of innovations. :

  • Original work (research in progress) that represents the findings from any research work that is in progress but at least 25% complete.

  • Original work (research complete) that represents findings from any research work that is at least 75% complete. 

  • Review work that presents a state-of-the-art picture of a theme or subtheme of any field of study. It could be a 5-year review, 7-year review or a 10-year review of officially published materials or products.

The duration of each presentation is 15~20 Minutes excluding Q&A.  

STFC covers the following topics, but are not limited to:

• Sustainable design of fibre, yarn, fabric and apparel

• Sustainable production of fibre, yarn, fabric and apparel

• Sustainable lifestyles and consumption

• Sustainable policies and leadership

• Circular economy for textiles and fashion

• Technology innovations for sustainability 

• Climate change and textiles/fashion

• Consumer engagement, communication and greenwash

• Zero-waste and Zero-discharge production 

• Green/sustainable chemistry

• Industrial ecology and standards 

• Life cycle assessment, carbon and water footprinting

• Life cycle costing and accounting

• Social life cycle assessment

• Supply chain management

• Digitalisation and sustainability 

• Sustainable and circular business models

• Corporate social responsibility and transparency

• Ethical fashion and eco-labelling

Abstract submission:

iCongress are inviting researchers, academics, industry experts, professionals and students to submit 200 words abstract using the submission form by the 31 January 2025 (extended deadline). Decision on acceptance is notified within 7 working days from the date of abstract submission. 

Abstracts can be submitted through the iCongress submission form linked below.

Submit here

​​Registration: 

All speakers are required to register by paying a fee.

Fees (for in-person physical event):

  • Early Bird registration fee – £290 (by 31 January 2025 extended)

  • Standard registration fee – £330

  • Student fee –  £250

  • Discounted fee available for selected DAC-listed countries

Register here

Publication:

Shortlisted speakers will be invited to submit short manuscripts for publication in the iLetters”- the open access journal of innovations (100% APC waiver applies for STFC Speakers).

For further details, please click here. 

Date: Tuesday 3 – 4 September 2024

Venue: Create Lab, Barbara Hepworth Building, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, UK

Join The University of Huddersfield to meet the Future Fibres Network + team and discuss how we are bringing environmental science into the heart of the UK fashion, apparel and textiles sector. They will report their progress with their £1 million funding call.

Tuesday 3 September (for all stakeholders) 09:00-16:30

Wednesday 4 September (consortium partners only) -09:00-12:30 (depart after lunch)

Scan the below to register.

 

 

Date: Friday 10 May 2024

Time: 14:00 – 17:00 hrs BST

Venue: The University of Manchester

Robyn Ingham, TI Senior Events Coordinator and Ellen Talbot, Senior Membership Coordinator will be in attendance and can be found on the TI stand – come and see us to hear all about TI Membership, Events, Publications and Professional Qualifications! 

A hybrid showcase, connecting research & talent to industry.

The University of Manchester are delighted to invite you to the University of Manchester, Fashion Business Technology Graduate Showcase on Friday 10th May 2024 from 15:00-17:00 in Manchester Engineering Building (MECD).

This year our event has gone bigger, and we will be showcasing our research and talent as a hybrid event, with an online exhibition opening on Tuesday 7th of May as well as an in-person event on Friday 10th of May bringing Fashion Business Technology Excellence together.

Details of the showcase run as outlined below and you can sign up to attend either in person or virtually here.

 1/ Launch of the Online Showcase on Tuesday 7 May, explore the graduate talents showcasing a broad range of Fashion Business Technology projects. You can already have a sneak peek at what is to come by visiting the digital showcase @ http://www.manchester.ac.uk/fbtshowcase

 2/ The Event: Friday 10 May 14:00 – 17:00 hrs BST – Manchester, Engineering Building, Event Space Booth Street East

14.00 – 15:00

Opening of exhibition, Welcome & exhibitors’ presentation

15:00 – 16:00

Reception & Networking

16.00- 17.00

Shortlisted projects for Fashion Award, Business Award and Technology Award, Awards finalists & Industry insiders

 

The University of Manchester look forward to welcoming you on Friday 10 May 2024. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Tracey Smith: tracey.smith@manchester.ac.uk

Venue: Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, Edinburgh, Scotland

Date: Wednesday 12 June 2024

Time: 10:15 – 15:00 hrs BST

This seminar is a wonderful opportunity for UK manufacturers and brands to meet with the Shirley® team on our UK Roadshow, and discuss how OEKO-TEX® certifications can help you demonstrate a transparent supply chain and your sustainability credentials, whilst strengthening compliance with regulatory and market requirements.

Click here for more information and registration.

Venue: The Pullman Hotel, London, UK

Date: Thursday 1 August 2024

Time: 10:15 – 15:00 hrs BST

This seminar is a wonderful opportunity for UK manufacturers and brands to meet with the Shirley® team on our UK Roadshow, and discuss how OEKO-TEX® certifications can help you demonstrate a transparent supply chain and your sustainability credentials, whilst strengthening compliance with regulatory and market requirements.

Click here for more information and registration.

Venue: Novotel Hotel, Leicester, UK

Date: Wednesday 8 May 2024

Time: 10:15 – 15:00 hrs GMT

This seminar is a wonderful opportunity for UK manufacturers and brands to meet with the Shirley® team on our UK Roadshow, and discuss how OEKO-TEX® certifications can help you demonstrate a transparent supply chain and your sustainability credentials, whilst strengthening compliance with regulatory and market requirements.

Click here for more information and registration.

Venue: The Sagar Building, Trafford Park, Manchester, UK

Date: 26 March 2024

Time: 10:15 – 15:00 hrs GMT

This seminar is a wonderful opportunity for UK manufacturers and brands to meet with the Shirley® team on our UK Roadshow, and discuss how OEKO-TEX® certifications can help you demonstrate a transparent supply chain and your sustainability credentials, whilst strengthening compliance with regulatory and market requirements.

Click here for more information and registration.

Venue: Rua Interior do EUROPARQUE, Apartado 160, 4520-153, Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal

Date: 21 – 23 May 2024

Intertex Portugal is one of the most influential and comprehensive international exhibitions covering all aspects of textile industry. The exhibition will be the hub for sector leading manufacturers and key players in one of the most dynamic markets for textile industry. This global exhibition aims to build a strong bridge between textile and fashion manufacturers from all around the world and professional buyers. Intertex Portugal anticipates the participation of over 250 top-tier exhibitors, alongside the anticipated presence of more than 5000 professionals from over 20 countries. Intertex Portugal is an unmissable international event that will make an impact global textile and fashion industry.

Please visit the website for more information and registration.

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