The Spectacular Showcase of Textile Innovation at the University of Huddersfield and the Textile Centre of Excellence shone a spotlight on the incredible scientific and creative innovation taking place in the textile industry today. Visitors came to find out how scientists, businesses and artists are continually exploring how to make the industry more sustainable and environmentally friendly.

On Friday the focus was on how this innovation has created a thriving industry in Kirklees and activities highlighted the diverse careers that the industry now offers. 

Also on offer on both Friday and Saturday were free workshops on up-cycling, using conductive thread, contemporary embroidery an opportunity to join in with a computer game that involves knitting…