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Welcome to the HUDDERSFIELD TEXTILE SOCIETY web site

Huddersfield Textile Society was founded in 1903, representing and bringing together members of the local textile industry.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Huddersfield Textile Society visit our contacts page where you will be able to download a membership application form.

All Lectures (unless otherwise stated) are held in the lecture hall of the Huddersfield & District Textile Training Co. Ltd., The Textile Centre of Excellence, Red Doles Lane, off Leeds Road, Huddersfield. HD2 1YF.

Huddersfield Textile Society lecture Programme

2011 – 2012 includes

Wool, probably the best fibre in the world
The textile innovation programme
SDC Colour Experience "Can you believe your eyes".
A love hate relationship with couture
Visit and presentation by Cheryl Kindness Camira Fabrics

To view the full list and details for this season please use the Events link on the left

"It does not seem all that long since we held the AGM and our Annual Dinner. Firstly, if you were able to attend the dinner, I hope you enjoyed the venue, meal and enjoyed meeting up with friends and colleagues. I was very pleased to announce that Chris Wilkinson has accepted the position of Senior Vice President." - an exert from Our Presidents Letter to Members, read the full letter here

Gallery Pages

click the link above to view photographs from the Annual Dinner, Prizewinners, and the Zandra Rhodes visit 2010

Please visit the events page for full details of this seasons programme. There are some slight changes to the programme schedule this year; we will be having two meetings in October and not having one in January.

Our next lecture is :-

Monday 13th Febuary

“A love hate relationship with couture”

Sylvia Ayton MBE

Interested In Joining?
If you would like to join the Huddersfiled Textile Society simply download our membership application form (111kb pdf format) and send it to the Secretary of the Society along with the appropriate subscription.

Subscriptions: £50.00 for Corporate Membership (over 200 employees)
£25 for Small Company
£10.00 for Individual Membership

Throughout our website for the benefit of our members and visitors we have a number of links to external websites. Huddersfield Textile Society is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. (these links should open in a new window)

last updated:11/01/2012

With thanks to Dr John Pearson for his research we now have a page dedicated to the history of the society. Information includes a general historical overview, as well as details of past lectures, excursions and membership numbers.