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Innovation
Our expertise is built on a history of 150 years of research in textile technology and colour science, working together with industry, charities and Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) – including some of the world’s most well-known organisations and brands.
As a collaborative research institute, we work with partners to create solutions that address the needs of industry, society and the environment. We develop new materials, processes, manufacturing methods, digital tools and technology, and we inform decision-making.
As a collaborative research institute, we work with partners to create solutions that address the needs of industry, society and the environment. We develop new materials, processes, manufacturing methods, digital tools and technology, and we inform decision-making.
Facilities
The Leeds Institute of Textiles and Colour (LITAC) activities are supported by one of the most extensively equipped research facilities in the world.
We maintain an extensive range of research facilities and equipment for textile technology, colour science, textile and fashion design, as well as digital technology. These include a Chemistry Lab, a Yarn Spinning Lab, the Knitting and 3D Weaving Innovation Centre and more.
We maintain an extensive range of research facilities and equipment for textile technology, colour science, textile and fashion design, as well as digital technology. These include a Chemistry Lab, a Yarn Spinning Lab, the Knitting and 3D Weaving Innovation Centre and more.
Collaboration
Bringing together expertise from across a large academic community, Leeds Institute of Textiles and Colour (LITAC) tackles global challenges through collaborative research and innovation, working nationally and internationally with business, NGOs, and other academic institutions.
Our work focuses on developing innovative science and technology, new approaches and methods, including work on new polymers, textile materials, chemical treatments, manufacturing processes, testing methods and digital tools. Research and business engagement activities also include textile design, fashion design and marketing.
Our work focuses on developing innovative science and technology, new approaches and methods, including work on new polymers, textile materials, chemical treatments, manufacturing processes, testing methods and digital tools. Research and business engagement activities also include textile design, fashion design and marketing.