For a sustainable fashion future.
A seismic shift is happening in the way clothing is produced and circulated — a shift desired by creators and demanded by consumers. Sustainability and the digitalisation of fashion will dominate future industry roles. The Centre of Excellence brings industry, researchers and leading fashion educators together to ensure you’re ready.
Get prepared for the jobs of the future. Challenge how you think about fashion and textile design and production. And claim your place in a genuinely sustainable fashion future.
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Image: Cate Caldis (TAFE NSW)
Our Mission
Our mission is to grow the capacity of the Australian fashion industry for a sustainable future.
We envision a place with sustainability at its core that drives the Australian fashion and textiles industry of the future through knowledge creation and sharing, innovation, networking and advocacy.
Our Work
We educate, research and advocate. We use technology and innovation to amplify sustainability outcomes.
Ways you can be involved with the Centre of Excellence:
Enrol in one of our short courses
Partner with us on a research project
Access specialist technology including the latest in seamless knit, AR/VR and 3D design software
Request training for your organisation
Stay on top of the latest sustainable fashion research
If you’d like more information, please get in touch.
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Our Team
Director
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Richard Cass (TAFE NSW)
Dr Raffaele Marcellino (TAFE NSW)
Prof. Josh Pienaar (UTS)
A/Prof. Katherine Scardifield (UTS)
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Sophie Drysdale (TAFE NSW)
A/Prof. Timo Rissanen (UTS)
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Brooke Summers (Cotton Australia)
Courtney Miller (The Next Generation)
Julie Davies (Australia Wool Innovation)
Keinton Butler (Powerhouse)
Kelly Elkin (Alemais)
Melinda Tually (Ndless)
Nicole Bennett (Aje)
Pete Smit (Style Atlas)
Samantha Delgos (Australian Fashion Council)
Sigrid McCarthy (David Jones)
Teslin Doud (Country Road Group)
Valentina Zarew (New Romantic)
Zoltan Csaki (Citizen Wolf)
Image: Holly Reid (UTS)
