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FeaturesGalashiels base for Scottish Centre of Textiles agreed
Galashiels in the Scottish Borders has been selected as the site for a national centre of textiles, which is hoped will boost the reputation for Scottish textiles. MP Michael Moore said the decision brought the project, which it is hoped would boost tourism, a “step closer”. He has been working ...
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FeaturesForget cotton – make textiles from banana and pineapple
Cotton makes up a third of fibre consumption in the textile industry, and the cotton production industry is labour intensive and involves a lot of sweat, chemicals and fresh water. Could a number of innovations from natural sources and raw materials compete with the unsustainable product of the cotton plant? ...
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FeaturesInside the V&A Clothworkers' Centre
The V&A is very fortunate that it’s well known for its dress and textiles collections, so often we get approached by collectors and people who have items and objects that they would like to donate to the museum.
