Dubbed ‘the Oscars of the Tailoring Trade’ by the Financial Times, The Golden Shears Award 2019 was held at the Merchant Taylors’ Hall, London, on 18th March. The biannual award seeks to reward tailors for their sartorial skills and sees 24 hopefuls vying for the £3000 prize money and a…
The Textile Institute, dedicated to promoting professionalism in all areas of the textile industry, is pleased to announce it has granted the ‘Approved with Credit’ status to three of MOTIF’s principal online courses: Mechanics of Fit, published by Alvanon, Apparel Costing, by Alvanon and…
Hand & Lock is looking for creative embroiderers who want to showcase their skills for a chance to win a top prize of $3500 US and a weekend embroidery course with Hand & Lock. Established in 2000 to to give new designers, interested in embroidery, the opportunity to showcase their…
The Textile Institute is closing applications to join the TI Council at 12 pm on Monday 18 March 2019. If you want to get involved in areas such as fundraising, providing advice on key issues, governance matters and representing your country as you network with others globally, complete a…
In recognition of their outstanding contribution to the textile industries and/or the work of the Textile Institute itself, Medals and Awards are conferred upon individuals and organisations under the authority of the TI Council. Nominations for Medals and Awards closes soon, so if you think…
A selection of examples from the winners of the Hand and Lock Prize for Embroidery 2018, held on 15 November, 2018, at Bishopsgate Institute, London. The winners were announced by Jessica Pile, Director at H&L. 309 global entrants showcased their work from which 17 awards with 9 first place…
Speaker: Andy Ogden of English Fine Cottons
London, UK
London and South East England Section Event – Roy Godden Lecture
Now The 91st Textile Institute World Conference is over, Founding Sponsor, VeriVide, share their thoughts on this flagship event that was every bit the success they anticipated. Hosted by the School of Design at the University of Leeds, in Leeds, UK (23-26 July 2018), the world conference…
Monday 15 – Wednesday 17 October 2018 This intensive three day training short course is organised for the benefit of all those who are engaged in the manufacture, research and development as well as the commercial aspects of textile business. The course will cover Fibres, yarns and fabrics used…
The Textile Institute Benevolent Society is offering financial support to assist a limited number of students to attend The 91st Textile Institute World Conference 2018, which is being held in Leeds, UK 23-27 July 2018. Each bursary will cover the student conference fee and one year’s student…
