Two of Australia’s leading educators in fashion, textiles and digital technology — TAFE NSW and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) — have come together to create a Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Fashion & Textiles. Our mission is to grow the capacity of the Australian fashion industry for a sustainable future.

At the Centre of Excellence, we’re transitioning the Australian fashion sector toward sustainability and Industry 4.0 through education and research.

Career forecasts in the fashion and textiles sector predict a seismic shift in the way clothing is produced and circulated. The revolutions taking place around sustainability and the digitalisation of fashion will dominate future roles in the industry. The Centre of Excellence will educate fashion and textile professionals for these jobs of the future:

  • Sustainable fashion designers

  • Sustainability and CSR managers

  • 3D designers, modellers and pattern makers

  • Zero waste designers

  • Textile and product designers and engineers

  • AR/VR experts

  • Closed-loop designers and engineers. 

Fashion and Textile Jobs of the future

Focus Areas

To support the transition to a sustainable Australian fashion and textiles industry, the Centre will focus on:

Education


Advocacy



Research


Networking


Get in touch.

This transformation can only occur with involvement and leadership from the fashion and textiles industry. Email us today to find out how you can be involved in shaping the future of Australian fashion.

Acknowledgment of Country

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