Sustainability is a massive issue for the UK’s fashion and textile businesses and the Centre has been active in facilitating company development through creating the new ‘Sustainability Strategy Programme’ which has addressed the lack of business-focussed knowledge and practical support.

New training programmes are now coming online and the centre will continue to create content which demonstrates how environmental improvements can be introduced which also bring direct business benefits through reducing energy, water and chemical use alongside reducing waste, emissions and effluent.

This year, the Centre will be launching the ‘Sustainability Champions’ network which will be constructed in partnership with industry experts and practitioners which will provide access to pre-competitive continued learning and personal development, increasing the awareness of and contact with sources of expertise and support, the sharing of best practice and build the capacity of individuals. participating companies, and the sector as a whole.

Would you like to be involved? Contact Bill: bill.macbeth@textile-training.com