Fashion and Textile Technologies Saxion University of Applied Sciences

Overview

This unique and versatile  Fashion and Textile Technologies BSc programme from  Saxion University of Applied Sciences  goes through the whole circle from raw material to finished product and back again. You will learn how traditional textile materials are made and how they can be used in new ways. Is it possible, for example, to charge your smartphone through your sportswear? You will source products from partners abroad, develop new, more sustainable materials and build a collection. You will also come up with and implement ideas on recycling.

If you understand how a textile product is made, you can apply that knowledge to build something better. That is why this programme puts particular emphasis on the development of materials and products.

Textile production takes place all over the world, but the majority happens in developing countries where workers are often exploited and paid low wages. We cover the supply chain extensively and examine where products really come from. 

In this programme, you will learn how the textile industry works by examining, for example, how the supply chain is organised. With this knowledge, you are able to go a step further and therefore you are challenged to come up with solutions and ideas that can change the industry. 

Opportunities after graduating

The Fashion & Textile Technologies programme has the hallmark of ‘Sustainable Higher Education’. This means that all parts of the programme focuses on sustainable production and consumption, innovation and fair work. You will not just become an expert in sustainability, but also a valuable all rounder with knowledge, spanning the breadth of the industry, from materials and buying, to putting together collections, sales and entrepreneurship. These skills will make you an indispensable link between the people who design, make and buy the clothes. With this degree in your pocket, you can apply to clothing companies anywhere in the world

Job opportunities

With your qualifications you can chose from a wide range of professions. You could, for example, become:

• Buyer retail
• Buyer brand
• Materials Engineer
• Product developer
• Merchandiser