WHO WE ARE
A global network of International Fashion and Textile Institutes, we provide a meaningful voice, representing a diverse range of Institutions from across the world (currently 53 institutions from 23 countries), offering an opportunity to share knowledge and intercultural understanding to inform, develop, shape, and direct the fashion and textile curricula and research agenda.
We position a powerful collective conversation for the Disciplines globally as we respond and collaborate with key stakeholders including industry, government, NGOs, and community groups.
We offer an inclusive approach to membership welcoming and supporting both well-established and new institutions, providing opportunities for mentoring and sharing of best and future education and research practices.
WHAT WE DO @IFFTI
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IFFTI takes pride in promoting and nurturing its members. To be a part of the IFFTI fold members must have an excellent record of providing worthwhile educational and related facilities for the student community in one or more areas of design, technology, and business for the fashion related industry. After becoming a member, they will have access to a global network of educational fashion and textile institutes, participate in IFFTI conference and initiatives, global recognition and will be listed on IFFTI website.
Global Network of Fashion and Textile Institutes
Shaping the Future |
Image courtesy: Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia, IFFTI Member
IFFTI NEWSROOM
IFFTI NEWSROOM
Manchester Metropolitan University has announced a call for submissions for its upcoming conference, Patterns That Shape Our World: Shaping the Future of Sustainable, Ethical, and Technological Fashion - Practice and Pedagogy.
Globally Connected @ FIT presents:
Global Exchange, Local Impact: Lessons from FIT’s IFFTI 2026 Delegation to Vietnam
Thursday, May 7, 2026: 1:00-1:45pm (Virtual)
Register here!
Chitkara Fashion Foundation year students Explored India’s capital city, Delhi, focusing on its fashion, retail, crafts, and art ecosystems, gaining hands-on exposure to industry and culture.
IIAD IS NOW UNIVERSITY OF DESIGN, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
IIAD has transitioned to the University of Design, Innovation & Technology (UDIT) - a multidisciplinary ecosystem for creators working across design, innovation and technology.
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