Overview
The Leeds Institute of Textiles and Colour (LITAC) is a world leading research institute bringing 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 nearly a 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.
News
Discover the latest news from the Leeds Institute of Textiles and Colour.
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Future Fashion Factory Spring Expo 2024 on 2 May
Hear the latest updates about the Future Fashion Factory programme and explore sector challenges at the Spring Expo at NEXUS Leeds.
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New LITAC research on manufacturing and microfibres
Changes to fibre composition and the systems used to spin yarn could reduce impact on the environment.
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A stitch in time
Take a look back at 150 years of textiles innovation at the University of Leeds.
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Sustainable Transition Fund applications are live
Apply for funding for targeted research projects to assess sustainable practices in the UK's fashion and textile industry.
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Leeds launches Back to Baselines in Circular Fashion and Textiles Network
Discover how a £6 million investment by NERC, the AHRC and Innovate UK will help assess the sustainability credentials of current and proposed practices across the fashion and textile industry.
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LITAC + WRAP launch consumer clothing survey (online form)
We are interested in hearing about how you engage with clothing. Your responses will feed into a wider UK initiative that is informing the fashion and clothing industry about clothing habits.
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LITAC launches new round of PhD opportunities
We are offering several highly competitive PhD scholarships that will cover both tuition fees and living costs to the equivalent of £18,622 a year (matching UKRI rates).
Future Fashion Factory Spring Expo
Hear the latest updates about the Future Fashion Factory programme and explore sector challenges at the Spring Expo at NEXUS Leeds this 2 May.
Email Giorgio Grande at g.grande@leeds.ac.uk to register for the event.