It is with great sadness that The Textile Institute announces the death of Professor Subhash Anand MBE DCE CompTI CText FTI, who died on 22 December 2025.

Professor Anand, known affectionately to many simply as Subhash, was a former Chair of the Institute and was respected worldwide not only for his outstanding contributions to textiles, particularly as an eminent professor in technical textiles, but also for his musicianship, warmth, and sense of humour. Subhash published over 200 research papers, six patents and He was awarded an MBE for his services to higher education and the textile industry.

He was the Director of the Introduction to Textiles Short Course and played a significant role in educating and inspiring generations of textile professionals. He conveyed his considerable expertise with enthusiasm and rigor, presenting complex material in an accessible and engaging manner. A gifted educator, he shared his knowledge generously and with a sense of fun, inspiring understanding, and confidence in those around him.

Subhash served the Institute with great distinction across numerous committees, including Professional Qualifications, Medals and Awards, Benevolent Committee, and Events. He was Chair of the Institute and Conference during the Centenary celebrations in 2010. He also co-authored the Handbook of Technical Textiles with his colleague and close friend Professor Dick Horrocks, himself a former Chair of the Institute. This world-renowned publication remains a core text on many academic and professional study lists.

He meant a great deal to so many of us, and his loss will be deeply felt across the global textile community.

A full obituary will be available in the coming weeks via this news item.

Funeral details
The funeral will take place on 9 January 2026 at 09:45 hours.

Those wishing to attend the funeral remotely are invited to contact Stephanie Dick, CEO of The Textile Institute, for details on how to access the service via sdick@textileinst.org.uk