1. Leeds Institute of Textiles and Colour

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    A multi-disciplinary institute addressing global challenges in textile and colour industries, through collaborative research and innovation.

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  2. Impact of Brexit and COVID-19 on UK Fashion and Textiles

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    What have been the impacts of recent global challenges, including Brexit and COVID-19, on the UK Fashion, Textiles and Technology ecosystem?

    Our global challenges research
  3. Our facilities

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    Our activities are supported by one of the most extensively equipped research facilities in the world.

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Leeds Institute of Textiles and Colour

Overview

The Leeds Institute of Textiles and Colour (LITAC) is a world leading research institute within the School of Design at the University of Leeds. It brings together multi-disciplinary academic expertise in design, technology, science and engineering. We work collaboratively with partners globally to tackle important research challenges across textiles, colour and fashion.

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.

Our work is supported by one of the most extensively equipped research facilities in the world.

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