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Stephen Sheard: From Yorkshire Textiles to Global Craft Influence

One of our Past Presidents, Stephen Sheard has decided to “retire” from Huddersfield Textile Society. Too easily we lose the history of achievements of individuals like Stephen and so I am happy, with his co-operation, to provide you with a snapshot of his textile career and contribution to the industry. Stephen Sheard is a significant figure in modern British textiles and the international craft industry, best known as a co-founder and long-time Managing Director of Rowan Ya

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Spotlight on: Megan Leech

Company Profile: Megan Leech - Contemporary Woven Textile Design Starting our new occasional series spotlighting our members, I'm very pleased to start with Megan who is a rare and talented individual combining both artistic and technical abilities. Blending contemporary design thinking with strong technical expertise, Megan Leech ( www.meganleech.com ) represents a new generation of textile practitioners who bridge the gap between artistic exploration and industrial innovati

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The Future of Fabric Inspection

The White Rose Lecture - Huddersfield Textile Society The future of fabric inspection is here. That is the message Mark Shelton and David Buxton of Shelton Vision ( www.sheltonvision.co.uk ) gave to those attending Huddersfield Textile Society’s White Rose Lecture on the evening of 25 th November. The well-attended lecture included members of the Society as well as those from Bradford Textile Society, The Textile Centre of Excellence and the Society of Dyers and Colourists.

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photo credit: Bokehgo for WOVEN in Kirklees

Stephen Sheard: From Yorkshire Textiles to Global Craft Influence

One of our Past Presidents, Stephen Sheard has decided to “retire” from Huddersfield Textile Society. Too easily we lose the history of achievements of individuals like Stephen and so I am happy, with his co-operation, to provide you with a snapshot of his textile career and contribution to the industry. Stephen Sheard is a significant figure in modern British textiles and the international craft industry, best known as a co-founder and long-time Managing Director of Rowan Ya

timhoyle7

Spotlight on: Megan Leech

Company Profile: Megan Leech - Contemporary Woven Textile Design Starting our new occasional series spotlighting our members, I'm very pleased to start with Megan who is a rare and talented individual combining both artistic and technical abilities. Blending contemporary design thinking with strong technical expertise, Megan Leech ( www.meganleech.com ) represents a new generation of textile practitioners who bridge the gap between artistic exploration and industrial innovati

timhoyle7

The Future of Fabric Inspection

The White Rose Lecture - Huddersfield Textile Society The future of fabric inspection is here. That is the message Mark Shelton and David Buxton of Shelton Vision ( www.sheltonvision.co.uk ) gave to those attending Huddersfield Textile Society’s White Rose Lecture on the evening of 25 th November. The well-attended lecture included members of the Society as well as those from Bradford Textile Society, The Textile Centre of Excellence and the Society of Dyers and Colourists.

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Stephen Sheard: From Yorkshire Textiles to Global Craft Influence

One of our Past Presidents, Stephen Sheard has decided to “retire” from Huddersfield Textile Society. Too easily we lose the history of achievements of individuals like Stephen and so I am happy, with his co-operation, to provide you with a snapshot of his textile career and contribution to the industry. Stephen Sheard is a significant figure in modern British textiles and the international craft industry, best known as a co-founder and long-time Managing Director of Rowan Ya

timhoyle7

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Spotlight on: Megan Leech

Company Profile: Megan Leech - Contemporary Woven Textile Design Starting our new occasional series spotlighting our members, I'm very pleased to start with Megan who is a rare and talented individual combining both artistic and technical abilities. Blending contemporary design thinking with strong technical expertise, Megan Leech ( www.meganleech.com ) represents a new generation of textile practitioners who bridge the gap between artistic exploration and industrial innovati

timhoyle7

Dec 15, 20253 min read

The Future of Fabric Inspection

The White Rose Lecture - Huddersfield Textile Society The future of fabric inspection is here. That is the message Mark Shelton and David Buxton of Shelton Vision ( www.sheltonvision.co.uk ) gave to those attending Huddersfield Textile Society’s White Rose Lecture on the evening of 25 th November. The well-attended lecture included members of the Society as well as those from Bradford Textile Society, The Textile Centre of Excellence and the Society of Dyers and Colourists.

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Dec 4, 20255 min read

Meltham Mills: Huddersfield's Forgotten Cotton Story

When people think of Huddersfield’s textile heritage, they think of fine worsteds, broadcloths, and the stamp of woollen excellence. Yet, hidden within the valleys south-west of the town lies a remarkable chapter that reminds us how Huddersfield also played a role in Britain’s cotton story — the story of Meltham Mills . From Wool to Cotton The origins of Meltham Mills stretch back to 1774 , when William Brook established a woollen mill in the Holme Valley. Like many early in

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Oct 20, 20253 min read

Report of 1932 Society Lecture uncovered in New Zealand

We are immensely grateful to Shelley Jones of Auckland, New Zealand , who uncovered this fascinating piece while going through family papers and kindly took the time to contact us. The find is an article from The Morley Observer dated 22 January 1932 , reporting on a lecture given by Mr J. C. North , then President of the Huddersfield Textile Society, titled “Novel Cotton and Wool Fabric Designs.” The article is remarkable for several reasons. Today, we rarely associate Hudd

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Oct 20, 20256 min read

Support for Kirklees Businesses

The President recently met with Rob Kaye , SME Growth Manager at Kirklees Council , who was quick to dispel a common misconception about the Council’s business support service. “We’re not here just for growing companies,” Rob explained. “We’re here to help those that are struggling too. We can assist businesses in improving productivity, reducing costs, or addressing other operational challenges.” While Rob focuses on a specific segment of local enterprises, colleagues across

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Oct 19, 20252 min read