Fashion-Enter Ltd (FEL) and its educational arm – Fashion Technology Academy (FTA), places a great emphasis on Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to ensure that staff members acquire the latest skills and knowledge necessary for delivering an outstanding curriculum. The CPD sessions are both practical and responsive, featuring regular scheduling that offers continuous support and training for tutors and technicians.
On Tuesday 23rd September, Steven Moore, Global Sales Director at Billion Rise Knitting, conducted a virtual session for tutors, focusing on synthetic fabrics.
Founded in 1999, Billion Rise Knitting is recognised as one of the world’s leading vertically integrated companies, specialising in the production of synthetic materials for sportswear, swimwear, underwear, and lingerie. The company’s products adhere to rigorous standards and have successfully passed the Oeko-Tex Standard 100, which confirms compliance with globally recognised environmental criteria.
The following was covered in the seminar:
• Brief introduction of Billion Rise Knitting and Steve’s background in the textile industry
• In-depth look into the world of synthetic fabric, such as raw materials, knit and constructions
• The individual processes, such as knitting, dyeing, printing, and lab testing
• Discussing the various fabric hangers, garments, and the process of creating the fabric.
• Sustainability and future fabric innovation
• Pre-consumer and post-consumer recycled fabric
• GRS certification
• Different types of finishing on fabric
Lan Leeder, Head of Education at the FTA, said, “I appreciate Steve’s time and expertise in leading this session with the tutors. They have gained an incredible amount of knowledge in such a short period. Sessions like this are invaluable, and learning from industry experts offers firsthand insights. Thank you, Steve!”