The Textile Institute

22/07/2026

Introduction to Technical Textiles – Bookings Now Open!

Technical textiles are changing the world around us, from life-saving medical products and protective clothing to aerospace, construction and sustainable solutions.

Join us on Wednesday 2 December 2026 at the Midland Hotel, Manchester, for a practical one-day introduction to this exciting and rapidly growing sector.

You'll explore:
✔ Fibres and advanced materials
✔ Manufacturing processes
✔ Functional finishes
✔ Testing and performance
✔ Innovative applications across multiple industries

Perfect for anyone new to technical textiles or those wishing to broaden their knowledge.

Early Bird price available until 15 September 2026.

Reserve your place today and be among the first to hear the full programme when it is announced.

Contact [email protected] for more information.

25/06/2026

Professor Jess Power CText FTI continues as Chair of The Textile Institute Council for her fourth consecutive year, supported by:

• Vice Chair: Professor Rohana Kuruppu CText FTI
• Honorary Secretary: Dr Jane Wood CText FTI
• Honorary Treasurer: Professor Pammie Sinha CText FTI
• Vice President: Jason Kent CText FTI
• Immediate Past President: Prof Malgorzata Zimniewska CText FTI

The Institute also recognises the continued leadership of Charles Wood CText FTI as World President, building on his appointment during the Royal Charter centenary year in 2025.

With a focus on strengthening our global community, growing engagement with members and Corporate Members, expanding international connections, and supporting the next generation of textile professionals, we look forward to an exciting year ahead.

Congratulations to all our Honorary Officers and thank you for your continued commitment to The Textile Institute and the wider textile community.

To read the full release please go to https://www.textileinstitute.org/news-media/

Images left to right: Prof Jess Power PFHEA NTF CText FTI FCMI Charles Wood Rohana Kuruppu Dr Jane Wood Pammi Sinha Jason Kent Prof. Malgorzata Zimniewska

24/06/2026

textiles Issue 2 2026 is now online!

To access your digital copy simply log into our website, visit the Members Area and select 'TI Magazine': https://buff.ly/OckjPfT

22/06/2026

The Textile Institute are proud Media Partners of New Designers 2026, 1 - 4 July 2026 at the Business Design Centre, Islington, London N1 0QH. New Designers returns this July in a new, focused four‑day format. Delighted to announce that Textile Institute Members receive a 20% discount! To claim your code, contact [email protected]. The code can be used for day sessions, late nights, and multi-day passes. hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag hashtag

17/06/2026

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.

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 member and wish to register please email Dawn Corbett Office Manager via the following link https://www.textileinstitute.org/news-media/

16/06/2026

Build your textile knowledge in just 3 days!

From fibres and yarns to fabrics, dyeing, finishing and testing, our Introduction to Textiles Short Courses 2026 provides a practical foundation for anyone working in textile manufacturing, innovation, sourcing, quality, or commercial roles.

22–24 September 2026 at The Midland Hotel, Manchester. Early booking is recommended.

Secure your place: https://buff.ly/YOrhfpP

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...

05/06/2026

Save the Date: 13 November for the Parliamentary Lunch 2026

The Textile Institute is delighted to announce that the Parliamentary Lunch will take place on Friday 13 November 2026 in the prestigious Cholmondeley Room, House of Lords, London.

All Welcome! Join members and guests from around the world for an unforgettable afternoon featuring reception drinks, a three-course lunch on the terrace and guest speeches.

For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/gQcvxCkz

To register your interest before bookings open, please contact the Events Department via [email protected]

02/06/2026

Introduction to Textiles Short Courses 2026 – Bookings Open!

Dates: 22–24 September 2026
Venue: The Midland Hotel, Manchester, UK

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.

Secure your place: https://www.textileinstitute.org/events/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...

28/05/2026

The London and SE England Section is delighted that following the AGM their 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 [email protected] 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://lnkd.in/e5q7JXNt

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13/04/2026

A fantastic start to FTW 2026

Thank you to Conference Chair Dr Abu Sadat Sayem CText FTI, Editor of The Textile Institute Professional Publication Series, for setting the tone.

We were inspired by an engaging opening address from Professor Jess Power CText FTI, Chair of TI Council, who highlighted the importance of supporting innovation, explored the global technical textiles market, and shared insights from her own journey in the field - followed by a thought-provoking keynote from Jason Kent, TI VP and CEO of the British Textile Machinery Association, on Think to Innovate.

Corporate Members at the event