This week, commencing 7th July, Fashion-Enter Ltd (FEL) continued its mission to educate and inspire through hands-on learning at its ethical, fully audited factory in Haringey. FEL offers a unique opportunity to explore the full garment lifecycle—from design to repair and reprocessing—while showcasing cutting-edge technologies such as Style3D and Maeknit.
FEL Director Caroline Ash hosted three groups across the week: two educational and one professional, each experiencing first-hand the importance of transparency, sustainability, and innovation in modern garment manufacturing.
“We kicked off the week with MPW International Summer School’s Art & Design students,” said Caroline. “As expected for this time of year, their English proficiency was limited, given the high number of international students. However, our visual factory tour was a hit, supplemented by video footage that helped convey key concepts. The students and tutors alike gave us positive feedback, with the tutors noting that they learn something new every year.”
Midweek, FEL welcomed sixth-form students from Queens Park Community School. Studying a range of A-level subjects, the group was notably enthusiastic, particularly about FEL’s sustainability initiatives. “They were a lively and engaged group,” Caroline shared. “The deputy head even emailed shortly after to share the positive feedback and invite me to visit the school, which was lovely to hear.”
The week concluded with a professional group CPPD from fashion retailer Boden. With attendees spanning a variety of roles, the visit was rich in insight and practical learning. “They were impressed by the wealth of new information they gained,” Caroline said, “and felt it would significantly benefit their ongoing roles. The feedback was outstanding.”
Through these tours and CPPD sessions, Fashion-Enter Ltd continues to bridge the gap between education, industry, and ethical fashion, shaping a more sustainable and informed future for apparel manufacturing.
Feedback included…
MPW International Summer School:
“Great company! Love the commitment to sustainability.”
Queens Park Community School:
“I learnt the A – Z of fashion and manufacturing. Excellent.”
“Interesting to see the speed of production.”
“I learnt a lot about different processes and how AI is changing the fashion industry. Amazing.”
“I learnt about the use of AI in fashion design, life in the fashion industry. Live work and production. I appreciated the encouragement to upcycle and repair our own clothes.”
“Great speaker.”
“I have learnt how garments are made in real life.”
Boden:
“I learnt lots and lots! I found it really interesting hearing the process from the factory side. It put into perspective just how much work goes into development and production. I learnt how AI can be used to significantly reduce costs and samples. Brilliant speaker who was an open book. Really informative, teaching on all aspects.”
“I have learnt so much about the way that factories make production more productive and how unethical factories operate and what to look out for. Also the needle policy and how important that is. It was really enjoyable and I felt I learnt loads.”
“I liked seeing the factory tour and the different stages within the production line – the knit studio was very interesting. The element of the repair studio was really interesting also, especially working with bigger brands like Patagonia. I felt like I learnt a lot.”
“I found out about a lot of production and construction that I didn’t know. It will help me as I start learning about costing when fitting garments. Everyone was very knowledgeable and impressive. Also very friendly and seems like a great place to work.”
“I have learnt about the importance of health and safety, ethical practices and quality control. It was interesting to see the equipment like metal gloves, metal detectors and the Gortex waterproof testing machine. Thank you for such a great visit!”
“It definitely improved my understanding of the day to day work and what factories go through during production. Also reminded me of difficult life situations some factory workers go through. I have really enjoyed the session.”