Fashion-Enter Ltd (FEL) Director Caroline Ash had a busy week, commencing 20th October 2025, with student groups visiting FEL’s Haringey factory to learn and see firsthand the garment production process in action.
Caroline said: “We kicked off the week with a seminar featuring Mines Education and a group of engineering students from the American university. The group was exceptional – bright, inquisitive, and engaged. We explored the garment lifecycle, followed by discussions on technology and sustainability, which sparked valuable insights. The seminar was a huge success, with outstanding feedback from the students.
“We were delighted to welcome two groups from Westminster University for their annual visit. The students gained valuable insights, thoroughly enjoyed the tour, and were particularly impressed by our AI system.
“Lastly, we hosted London College of Fashion for their annual visit, and the group’s expertise sparked engaging discussions and insightful questions, making for a thought-provoking and interactive session. It was also fantastic that our session reinforced the knowledge they had already gained, providing a valuable consolidation of their learning.”
Feedback from the students included…
Mines:
“This seminar was fascinating. The speaker was so insightful and engaging. She answered all of my questions and more! I loved seeing the current state of production and getting a glimpse into the future.”
“This was awesome! Keep it up! I would love to stay involved and keep learning. Sustainable Fashion Club at my school!”
“I have learnt so much about clothing, fashion and sustainability. Amazing – this was incredible.”
“I learnt that some people actually care about sustainability, also the supply chain and factory processes. Fixing is the way to go.”
Westminster:
“I learned how to manage risks in the supply chain and how sustainable repairs work and how problems that arise can be solved. It was an excellent session, learning how the different departments work.”
“I found out about new ways to be sustainable in apparel production. I am very happy with the information and the factory’s commitment to clearly show the process.”
“Style3D was great, also the knitting – it was a really cool experience.”
“I really enjoyed the visit. Great to see the use of AI.”
LCF:
“I have learnt about AI software, Style3D and the UK manufacturing process. Loved how the speaker explained everything nicely.”
“I learnt about SME’s, repair processes, impact of tariffs on manufacturing, sustainability initiatives, AI integration. It was a very informative session. I particularly enjoyed learning about the AI fittings.”
“I found out a lot about manufacturing! The entire supply chain and up to date info. It was great!”