
Introduction to Textiles Short Course
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 September.
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.
Please click here for the course programme.
Course agenda
Day 1 – Fibres and Yarns
Day 2 – Warp & weft knitting, Nonwoven Fabrics and Weaving
Day 3 – Dyeing & finishing and Fabric Testing & Analysis
Information for the March 2023 Introduction to Textiles Short Course, SOLD OUT!
Venue: The Midland Hotel, Manchester, UK
Date: Tuesday 21 – Thursday 23 March 2023
Please click here to download the booking form.
Information for the September 2023 Introduction to Textiles Short Course, places filling up quickly!
Venue: TBC
Date: Wednesday 6- Friday 8 September 2023
Please click here to download the booking form.
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Robyn Ingham, events coordinator via ringham@textileinst.org.uk
Upcoming Events
Textile Institute & Partner events
Events Calendar
March events 2023
Introduction to Textiles Short Course 16 – 18 March 2020 FULLY BOOKED!
INLEGMASH 2020
Making a two tone tote bag- after school activity
April events 2023
University of Huddersfield – Sustainable Apparel & Textiles (SAT) in the Circular Economy
ASGA & CSGIA – Textile Printing China Shanghai Expo
ASGA & CSGIA – Textile Printing China Shanghai Expo 2
The Textile Institute World Conference
This event is held at exciting and relevant locations around the globe and is in an important meeting point for the textile industry and members worldwide. The social events associated with the conference bring together the global community to enjoy the host country’s culture and hospitality.
Speak to an events advisor:
T: +44(0)161 237 1188
E: tiihq@textileinst.org.uk