New EU rules banning the destruction of unsold clothing mark an important shift towards a more circular fashion industry -
but preventing waste at the end of the supply chain is only part of the challenge. Research from the University of Leeds’ HABIT project highlights the deeper drivers of textile waste, showing how consumer habits, social pressures and business models that encourage constant consumption must also be addressed.
LITAC PhD scholar Kate Baker shares her journey into textile policy, exploring Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), garment durability and sustainable fashion regulation.
This post follows on from the first in a series of highlights looking at research outputs in the school, and focuses on colour innovation.
This post follows on from the first in a series of highlights looking at research outputs in the school, and focuses on textile innovation.
This post is the first in a series of research highlights exploring some of the impact of Leeds’ recent research in textiles and colour. This first post focuses on fashion, highlighting how research can translate into industry-facing innovation to drive sustainability and foster creative problem-solving.
LITAC is proud to announce that in collaboration PACE, the launch of a new portfolio of specialised professional development courses.
The University of Leeds’ receipt of the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education, celebrating 150 years of distinguished textile research, underscores a profound legacy.
LITAC is proud to announce that applications are open for five new fully funded PhD projects that will push the boundaries of design, materials science,...
At Leeds Institute of Textiles and Colour (LITAC), we are thrilled to celebrate an inspiring milestone: the University of Leeds spin-out SwitchDye has unveiled a...
The School of Design at the University of Leeds is thrilled to be a partner in the groundbreaking AUTOLOOP project, contributing its world-class expertise in...
