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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.

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, Associate Professor in Textile and Garment Technology, School of Fashion and Textiles, Ð԰ɵç̨

 Dr Angela Davies is an Associate Professor in textile and garment technology at Ð԰ɵç̨, UK. 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.

She has been principal and co-investigator on several regionally, nationally, and internationally funded projects, working with technical textile and medical enterprises to develop new products and processes. Her research interests include product performance and quality control; sustainable textile development; medical, technical and performance textiles; wearable technologies; product development for durability and longevity; and textile end of life management, including biodegradation and composting. 

Programme leader for MSc Sustainable Textile Technologies, 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, Ð԰ɵç̨.

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.

Ð԰ɵç̨, Vijay Patel Building.

£400 per person

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The next session will run on Wednesday 26 November 2025.

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"Attending the textile testing training course was a valuable experience and served as an excellent introduction to fabric testing methods and standards.

The course covered essential topics such as fibre identification, tear and tensile testing, dimensional stability, and colour fastness evaluation. We had the opportunity to observe industry-standard equipment and test processes firsthand, which solidified our understanding of the standards and procedures behind a test report.

Kay and Angela were both highly knowledgeable and experienced in testing. They provided real-world insights that made the methods and results easy to comprehend and directly applicable to our roles. We thoroughly enjoyed the course, and we feel it has built our confidence in evaluating test reports. This training will enable us to communicate results accurately and ensure compliance with specification requirements and international standards" 

Hannah, Sustainability Lead at Cooneen Defence.

A Knowledge Transfer Partnership: Part funded collaborations to deliver commercial business impact.

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