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The Council of Textile & Fashion Industries of Australia (TFIA) has been successfully representing Textile, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) industries since the 1940s

Design is much more than the aesthetic. It encompasses thinking, innovation and process.

Our focus is on high value added products

TFIA is focused on workplace learning in highly specialised and advanced technology areas to deliver flexible, formal and customised solutions for managers, workers and professional educators

TFIA began in the late 1940s when the Textile Council of Australia was formed as an umbrella organisation to provide a focal point for a number of sector-specific associations

TFIA engages in many activities on behalf of its members and the wider TCF industry

TFIA contact details

There are many competitions available to Australian fashion and textile designers and design students

Australian fashion festival schedule

Over the years, TFIA has devoted a lot of resources to lobbying Government for TCF funding and support programs

Funding for Energy Efficiency Projects

TFIA plays a number of important roles in advocating the need for quality standards in the TCF industry

There are many labelling requirements for Australian TCF products

TFIA has long-standing relationships with State and Federal Governments on issues such as trade regulations, labour, environment and industry

Re-authorisation of The Homeworkers Code Of Practice

Welcome to the Textile & Fashion Hub - a space for SMEs to conveniently access resources, knowledge, leading edge equipment, capital and experience.

As highlighted in the 2008 TCF Review by Professor Roy Green, the survival of the TCF industry is reliant on businesses being innovative - both in new technologies and business models

TFIA supports innovative research and development in the TCF industry through the ISS Institute Fellowship program

Keep up with product developments and industry trends at these Australian & international TCF conferences

Discover the training pathways to a career in the TCF industry

The Textile & Fashion Hub offers the latest in cutting edge technology

Access the light-filled manufacturing space located at the Kangan Institute campus - Building F, 85 Cremorne Street, Richmond, Victoria.

Use the leading edge equipment, production room, resource libraries (WGSN, Stylesight, Pantone, Stoll, Shima Seiki, Santoni), CAD room, seminar rooms with touch screens, meeting rooms and showrooms.

Receive assistance with your pre-production and sourcing requirements.

TEXTILE & FASHION HUB EQUIPMENT:

KNIT

STOLL CMS 530 HP Multi Gauge 6.2 Knitting Machine + MACH1 software
STOLL CMS 822 HP Multi Gauge 6.2 Tandem Knitting Machine + MACH1 software
SHIMA SEIKI WHOLEGARMENT MACH2S Flat Knitting Machine M183S 14 Gauge + SDS Apex3 software
SANTONI Seamless Knitting Machine SM-DJ2T 17'' 15 Gauge + Pulsar software
COMPLETT Linking Machine and Cup Seamer, PEGASUS 852 Overlocker, PFAFF 1163 Plain Sewer
SIMET 2-Cone Winder, Scales to weigh to the gram, MONTI Antonio Model 100 Steam Press
MIELE Washing Machines (W500 WPS & W5741) & Tumble Dryers (T8000 WP & T8827 WP) kindly donated by MIELE our official partner

DIGITAL PRINT

ROLAND XJ640 Digital Printer, Spectrometer and Ergosoft RIP software
BROTHER GT514 Digital Garment Printer & Garment Label Printer

BODY SCANNER

SPACEVISION Cartesia Portable 3D Body Scanner BS02-C4T + software

CAD

Fully equipped CAD room + GRAFIS Software Licenses for Patternmaking
N-HEGA Scanner/Digitizer
LECTRA ALYS30+ Plotter and Versalis Cutter
MACs and PCs with the latest software

For details on how to access the Textile & Fashion Hub equipment and the price list, click HERE

About TFIA

TFIA has been successfully representing the Textile, Clothing and Footwear (TCF) industries since the 1940s - from big business to small and medium enterprises.

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News

Events

Make It Pozible. Get Funded By A Crowd.

Crowdfunding is all the rage. Seen it but haven't tried it yourself? Have an idea that might get people excited? Some great fashion projects have been funded by campaigns on Pozible. Come along to learn how. | Textile & Fashion Hub MELBOURNE | Tuesday 21 MAY, 6pm-8pm

NSW Export Lab - Japan

The NSW Export Lab is for export ready business operators who are open to new ideas and keen to energise and grow their international business. This is a free event by NSW Government Trade & Investment | SYDNEY | Tuesday 28 MAY, 3:45pm-5pm

Your Social Media Strategy: Facebook

Social media can be a powerful tool for fashion brands, and in this session we look at how you can use Facebook to help your brand connect to the right customer and grow | Textile & Fashion Hub MELBOURNE | Tuesday 28 MAY, 6pm-8pm

Textile & Fashion Hub Tour

Come and join us at the Textile & Fashion Hub to find out what it's all about - with Julia Haselhorst and Chole Kerr | Textile & Fashion Hub MELBOURNE | Wednesday 29 MAY, 10am-11am

Your Social Media Strategy: Pinterest & Instagram

Social media can be a powerful tool for fashion brands, and in this session we look at how you can use Pinterest & Instagram to help your brand connect to the right customer and grow | Textile & Fashion Hub MELBOURNE | Tuesday 11 JUN, 6pm-8pm

Open Door Program

Wish there was a one-stop-shop for gaining all the contacts, skills and knowledge you need to develop and grow your fashion business? Come along to the Textile & Fashion Precinct Open Door Program, supported by the Victorian State Government | Wednesday 19 JUN