This page will continually be updated as more resources become available for those interested in both the Textile Industry and Weaving in general.
Resources
UKFT Futures
UKFT Futures is brand-new platform which promotes careers in the UK fashion and textile industry. This platform allows users to explore opportunities and find their path within the industry.
General stats and information help to illustrate why a career in this diverse and valuable industry is such a great option. Content can be found within the three key sections of the site:
- Get inspired allows users to discover stories and profiles from across the industry
- Get informed is where users can explore the industry, sub-sectors and job roles within it
- Get involved helps users to find their path into industry using specialist guides and resources
Textiles Skills Centre
The Textiles Skills Centre brings together industry and education experts to support, develop and deliver resources, courses and events for textiles teachers, trainers and the open community.
The organisation was founded in 2015 by Dawn Foxall and has grown as an organisation to promote the value of textile skills in the community, through affordable access to training and events, supporting mental health, enhancing creativity and developing life skills. There is now a small team of associates who provide high quality training, workshops, developing resources and mentorship, to support textiles education throughout the teaching community and those who love textiles.
There latest report on future of textiles in Education is attached.
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Textiles Skills CentreOur Textile World
A great video that explains the diversity of the Textile Industry in the United Kingdom.
Glossary of Weaving Terms
This is a glossary for people who design, produce and sell textiles, for those who collect, use and enjoy textiles. It sets out to avoid too much technical jargon and will help students, producers, retailers and consumers alike and stimulate their interest in textiles.
Glossary of Weaving TermsThe Weave Shed
The Weave Shed is a resource site, providing a portal to available weave resources on one site alongside an active blog featuring weave-related stories, news, up and coming events and featured weavers.
Weave ShedUK Fashion & Textile Association
The UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) is the largest network for fashion and textile companies in the UK. It brings together designers, manufacturers, suppliers, agents and retailers to promote their businesses and our industry, both in the UK and throughout the world.
UKFTAn Introduction to Weaving
Malcolm Campbell aka “Malcolm the Weaver” produced this CBeebies programme explaining the journey of wool to fabric in this video to his children; it is an excellent introduction to the trade for children.
