The annual Dress to Kilt event in New York has established itself as a prominent international showcase for Scottish dress, bringing together designers, makers and advocates of tartan within a contemporary fashion setting. While its presentation is deliberately modern—often theatrical—the foundation of the event remains rooted in the material culture of cloth: weaving, pattern, colour and construction. Among this year’s participants was Malcolm Campbell , celebrated textile

One of the persistent inefficiencies in textile development—whether in fashion, interiors or technical fabrics—is the sheer volume of physical sampling. It is widely accepted that a significant proportion of samples never make it beyond the development stage, with many ultimately discarded. Estimates suggest that as much as 70% of textile samples may be produced unnecessarily. A young Irish company, and one of Huddersfield Textile Soiciety's members, is Gemell , who are seeki

Booklet edition of "The History of Huddersfield and the Valleys of the Colne, The Holme and the Dearne" by D.F.E. Sykes About This Series: Sources, Approach and Method The series of eight articles published in our Latest News explored the development of textile production, skill, and education in the Huddersfield district, culminating in the founding of the Huddersfield Textile Society in 1903. Rather than presenting a narrowly industrial or institutional history, the series