Part of the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), the Clothworkers' Centre for the Study and Conservation of Textiles and Fashion is a state-of-the-art facility that offers visitors and researchers a truly unique opportunity to inspect and study one of the most important collections of textiles and fashion in the world, ranging from archaeological fragments to heavy tapestry and carpets, accessories and underwear to embroidered 18th century court dresses and contemporary haute couture.

dedicated to the storage, conservation and study of the Textile and Fashion Collection

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The Victoria and Albert Museum in London stands as a premier destination for art and design, boasting one of the world's most extensive historical carpet collections. Among its treasures are some of the oldest and most exquisite rugs, with a significant focus on its 1,170 carpets from the Middle East and North Africa. This remarkable collection draws visitors from across the globe, offering a rare glimpse into diverse cultural heritages.

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By William Newton, Collections Management Assistant, Clothworkers' Centre for Textiles and Fashion Study and Conservation.

Textiles UKFT launches responsible textiles campaign at Première Vision Paris 05 Jul '22 3 min read Pic: UKFT UKFT is launching a new campaign to showcase the innovation, heritage and sustainability of the UK textiles industry with support from the Department for International Trade (DIT), Scottish Development International (SDI), The Clothworkers’ Company and Campaign for Wool. The UK is on an ambitious journey towards a circular fashion and textiles system.UK industry and researchers are co-creating innovations along the entire supply chain, pushing boundaries to create a planet and people-positive future. The campaign focuses on five key themes: sustainability, durability, creativity, authenticity and innovation, UKFT said in a press release.The UK, with its expertise in natural fibres, is leading on global land stewardship programmes, ensuring well-being of animals at the source of our fibres and protecting the environments in which they live. Active collaborations are delivering climate-resilient farming systems, delivering sustainable and ethical raw materials with positive impact. At Première Vision, one can learn more about UK mills and manufacturers including Samuel Tweed, which is weaving luxury mohair fabrics with RMS certification, through to Marton Mills and its new Leathley range of woven fabrics that champion local manufacturing.UKFT has launched a new campaign to showcase the innovation, heritage and sustainability of the UK textiles industry with support from the Department for International Trade (DIT), Scottish Development International (SDI), The Clothworkers' Company and Campaign for Wool. The UK is on an ambitious journey towards a circular fashion and textiles system.#UK mills and manufacturers create high performing textiles that are durable, designed to be repairable, reused and recycled, ensuring they are long lived and long loved. At Première Vision, one can meet companies such as Halley Stevensons, a world-leading waxed cotton innovator, which specialises in weatherproofed apparel and luggage fabrics. One of its latest innovations is the Everwax range of sustainable fabrics and finishes. This innovative set of fabrics explores the re-purposes of ‘waste’ by-products and continues to push the boundaries for more sustainable products- evermore ensuring great protection from the elements. British Millerain has made exciting progress in 2022, with the launch of a 100 per cent natural wax derived from sustainable vegetable sources (rECOver Wax 6).The UK is celebrated for its design-led thinking and our unconventional approach often makes the unthinkable possible. At this edition of Première Vision, the UK’s textile designers including Bella Tela, Mirjam Rouden, Design Union and Now Studio are unveiling some of their latest innovative and inspiring collections for fashion and interiors.The UK is home to some of the world’s oldest textile manufacturers, with skills built up over generations. They are working together with new creatives to find new ways to excite luxury brands and designers with prestigious fabrics, niche production and specialist techniques. This year, flannel specialist Fox Brothers is celebrating its 250th anniversary, while Harris Tweed Hebrides is on hand to outline its vast range of traditional and contemporary designs.The UK has developed science-based innovations driving planet-positive processes, engineering natural solutions to man-made problems. The participants can discover the latest updates from UK firms including Ananas Anam, a certified B-Corporation responsible for developing innovative plant-based textiles like Piñatex, and breaking barriers in the world of fashion materials to lead the way in sustainability. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RR) More Textiles News - United Kingdom...

We made the journey to London today to visit the Clothworkers Centre of the Victoria and Albert Museum. We were privileged to be shown a small sample of their massive textile collection of thousands of pieces, all stored in a massive compactus. Here is a beautiful beaded dress worn by Queen Elizabth II on a visit to France. This is a pieced and embroidered silk quilt from the collection. The centre was a heavily embroidered monogram in gold and silver thread on black velvet. This quilt was hand painted on linen. The colours are still very vibrant. This small cot quilt made of silk, cotton and velvet was heavily hand quilted. This quilt was made from silk ribbons. This next quilt was my favourite. It is a pieced medallion quilt of printed cotton and linen in pinks and browns, possibly made in Wales 1830-1840. This quilt featured a printed commemorative panel in the centre. It has been dated to around 1810. We then spent several very happy hours exploring the treasure trove of the Victoria and Albert Museum. My favourite items were the spectacular tapestries. I have never seen anything so huge and grand as these incredible wall hangings. Despite being centuries old, their colours are still breath taking. This huge tapestry dates from 1425 and depicts scenes of a bear and boar hunt. The detail was magical. There was also a whole room full of tapestries owned by King Henry VIII. I just loved this very beautiful room. Another highlight for me was this amazing quilt from 1360 - 1400. It is made from cotton and linen and stitched with extraordinary detail in linen thread. How gorgeous and so very old! We also saw examples of stump work embroidery: Amazing ecclesiastical cloaks: Golden treasures: Sculptures, paintings, ironwork, jewellery, carvings, furniture, silver, so many things it is mind boggling. Here is a small sewing machine and some sewing accessories. We ate in the most splendid dining rooms, one for lunch: And the William Morris Dining Room for dinner: Here I am, in my element. Thanks Helen for another fabulous day on our Whitecroft tour.

University of Leeds, Clothworkers Central Building, 1909-12. By Paul Waterhouse (1861-1924). Grade ll listed. This is the extension to the original (1879) Textiles Industries Department of the Yorkshire College. It was, like the original building, financed by the Worshipful Company of Clothworkers for the City of London. The plaque at the base of the tower carries this inscription... SPINNING DEPART MENTEXTENSION. THIS BUILDING WAS ERECTED BY MEANS OF A SUPPLEMENTAL VOTE OF £5,000 FROM THE WORSHIPFUL COM PANY OF CLOTHWORKERS OF THE CITY OF LONDON IN JULY 1910, SIR OWEN ROBERTS, LLD DCL BEING MASTER. BY THIS GIFT THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF THE GRANTS MADE/ BY THE COMPANY FOR BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT WAS RAISED TO THE SUM OF £75,000.

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By William Newton, Collections Management Assistant, Clothworkers' Centre for Textiles and Fashion Study and Conservation.

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The V&A's tactile new fashion home: the Clothworkers' Centre refurbed by Haworth Tompkins Architects