Careers in textiles
The textiles industry is a dynamic, global sector offering a huge range of career opportunities - from design, manufacturing, and product development to sustainability, technology, and innovation. Whether working with fashion, interiors, costume, gaming, performance fabrics, or cutting-edge technical textiles, careers in this field combine creativity with practical skills and problem-solving. With growing demand for sustainable solutions and new materials, the industry is constantly evolving - making it an exciting and rewarding career path for the next generation.
Free resources
OFSTED is extremely keen to see careers being promoted in school and you can use our FREE resources to download and use as classroom displays or for careers week.
Join us
Join us for our next Tea 'N Chat careers session
Our March Tea ‘N Chat is also held during Careers Week, where we invite a guest from industry to talk about their career and career options.
Book today to secure your place. Plus, get your first Tea N' Chat session free when you sign up as a cotton member. Or get every session free if you are a Linen or silk member.
Textiles careers videos
Here are a few examples of the wealth of career opportunities open to you. You will find more on our YouTube Channel
Careers in the fashion & textile industry
With Alice Buckingham, assistant costume designer
Careers in the fashion & textile industry
With Linda Harvey, textile artist and teacher
Careers in the Fashion & Textile industry
With Louis Chris Pendegrass, tutor at Fashion Enter
Careers in Fashion & Textiles industry
With Saskia Saunders, woven textile artist