Discover how textile testing can help you make informed decisions about material quality, performance and compliance through a two-day course combining expert-led teaching, laboratory demonstrations and practical applications.
Explore essential testing methods for fibres, yarns and fabrics; understand what different tests measure and when to use them; and learn to interpret results with confidence. Apply this knowledge to select appropriate tests, identify potential quality issues, compare materials and support decisions across product development, quality control, sourcing and manufacturing.
You’ll learn in a small group of up to 14 participants, with lab demonstrations that bring key testing methods to life. Gain a practical understanding of testing terminology, test selection and result interpretation, and see how test data can support quality assurance, compliance and better textile product decisions.
All materials and equipment required for the course are provided and included in the course fee.
Participants will also receive complimentary refreshments, including snacks, hot drinks and light breakfast pastries, along with a food voucher redeemable at the University Union refectory.
The University of Leeds is internationally recognised for its expertise in textiles and fashion, with world-class facilities supporting research, innovation and industry-focused teaching.
Learn in specialist textile testing laboratories equipped to investigate and evaluate textile materials across a wide range of applications. Our facilities include a dedicated Materials Testing Lab and Rain Room, where textile and clothing performance can be explored and evaluated in controlled conditions.
Experience testing in a professional laboratory environment, with demonstrations using specialist equipment and led by experienced academics and technical staff.
Professor of Fibre and Textile Technology
Professor Ningtao Mao specialises in fibre and textile technology, functional textiles and sustainable material engineering. His expertise spans technical textiles, fibrous assemblies, fluid and heat transfer, particle interactions, protective textiles and the characterisation of tactile and drape properties, with a particular focus on developing innovative materials and textile systems for technical applications.
Materials Testing Research Technician
Alice Hazlehurst specialises in textile and materials testing, with expertise in evaluating material performance, durability, quality and sustainability. Her work focuses on the application of industry-standard testing methods to assess textile performance and support materials development.
Lead Technician – Fashion, Textiles & Colour
Mary Glasper specialises in textile processing, nonwoven manufacturing, textile testing and sustainable materials. Her expertise spans textile manufacturing processes, material performance, product development and textile recycling, with a particular focus on nonwoven technologies and circularity.
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