Detailed Description
De Montfort University's Fashion and Textiles Research Group academics have a wide range of specialist knowledge and expertise with access to a state-of-the-art textile research and testing laboratory.
This one-day workshop will provide delegates with the foundation knowledge of product performance and textile testing, with consideration for appropriate testing depending on end use requirements.
This short course includes:
· Introduction to the basics of textile testing and its role within the textile industry.
· The importance of product performance.
· Overview of basics of testing and relevant testing methodologies for the textile industry.
The course is open to any individuals or business looking for solutions in this area.
Specific role profiles that may benefit from this course include; Technicians, Buyers, Designers, Merchandisers, Technologists, Machinists and those working in the textile industry and auxiliaries.
Recommended prior knowledge
It is recommended that participants have prior basic knowledge of textile materials in terms of an appreciation for different fibres, fabric structures, and colouration of textiles.
Delegates will learn:
· An understanding of the role and need for textile testing.
· Appreciation for the importance of product performance.
· An understanding of the basics of textile testing and relevant testing methodologies.
Delegates attending this short course will be given a Certificate of Attendance.
Dr Angela Davies, Senior Lecturer Textile Design, School of Fashion and Textiles, De Montfort University.
Dr Angela Davies is a senior lecturer in textile technology/garment technology, with a BSc (Hons) in Clothing Design and Production and a PhD in technical textiles. Her PhD focused on the development of reusable incontinence products for residential and hospital use, which provides her with a wealth of expertise in the development and testing of medical textiles, requiring high temperature laundering for infection control.
Dr Davies has been principal and co-investigator on a number of regionally and European funded projects, working with technical textile and pharmaceutical SMEs and larger enterprises to support the development of new products and processes. This has involved the development and undertaking of product performance and textile testing of fibres, yarns, fabrics and end products. Her research interests include medical/ healthcare textiles, performance textiles, wearable technologies and product performance.
Programme leader for MSc Textile Design, Technology and Innovation, Dr Davies teaches across 4 programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Key areas of teaching include- product performance and quality control- textile testing, textile innovation, and textile sustainability. She undertakes supervision of undergraduate dissertations, MSc and MA dissertations and PhD student supervision.
Kay Radford, Technical Instructor, School of Fashion and Textiles, De Montfort University.
Kay works with undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD students, supporting them with testing, product innovation and sustainability projects, including fashionable period underwear, postpartum maternity range and period nightwear collections.
Her previous industry roles included working for global commercial testing facilities, UL (Underwriters Laboratories), Intertek and SGS which allowed her to gain knowledge of textile testing and test method development working closely with major high street retailers. Her research interests focus primarily on the exploration of a sustainable approach to the production, consumption and end-of-life management of textiles.
This course will be delivered on campus in Leicester, UK.
De Montfort University, Vijay Patel Building.
The next session will run on Wednesday 10 September 2025
