Fabric Knowledge Course 2025

Enhance Your Understanding of Fabrics with The Textile Institute

Join us for The Textile Institute’s Fabric Knowledge Course, a one-day intensive training designed to provide essential knowledge of fabric construction, characteristics, and end-use potential. This practical course is perfect for professionals working with textiles across various industries, including fashion, apparel, protective workwear, and home textiles.

Course Details

Date: 1 December 2025
Venue: The Midland Hotel, Manchester, UK
Duration: 6-7 hours of intensive study (plus 2 hours of pre-course preparation)

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for anyone who works with or needs an understanding of fabrics in their professional life. It is particularly beneficial for:

Designers
Product Developers
Garment Technologists
Manufacturers
Fashion Buyers

Whether you are in apparel, accessories, protective workwear, or household textiles, this course will provide valuable insights into fabric selection, functionality, and performance.

What You Will Learn

By the end of the course, you will:

Understand the variety of natural and manufactured fibres and their properties.
Recognise basic yarn structures and their impact on fabric performance.
Differentiate between woven, knitted, and nonwoven fabric structures.
Learn how fabric construction, fibre content, and finishing processes influence end-use potential.
Gain a basic understanding of colouring and pattern techniques in fabric design.
Discover finishing processes that enhance the saleability and durability of textiles.

This course includes a significant amount of hands-on practical work, ensuring participants leave with real-world fabric knowledge.

Course Fees

Member: £400
Non-Member: £450
Student: £300

The course fee includes lunch, refreshments, and all course materials.

How to Book

Secure your place today by completing a Fabric Knowledge Booking Form and submitting payment. Your delegate place will be confirmed within five working days.

Contact:
Robyn Ingham, Senior Events Coordinator
Email: ringham@textileinst.org.uk
Phone: +44(0)161 237 1188

Take this opportunity to advance your professional expertise and gain a deeper understanding of fabric technology.

Why Choose The Textile Institute?

The Textile Institute is the only international professional body representing the entire textile supply chain. We connect students, professionals, and organisations worldwide, offering educational programs, knowledge-sharing opportunities, and industry support to enhance career development.

Join us and gain the skills to make informed decisions about fabric selection, performance, and innovation.

Enrol now and expand your fabric knowledge.