TEX+ Timeline
Spring
Two stage selection & interview Process of final year BA & MA textile students
In-person interviews with industry experts from a variety of textile contexts.
Focus on creativity, innovation, and potential.
Summer showcase
Finalists present workat high-profile events.
Platform for visibility and recognition.
Celebrates excellencein textile design.
Why TEX+
“I've set up my own studio and with the Helga Goldman Award prize I have been able to invest in a loom! I wouldn't have been able to do this without the team behind TEX+, it means a lot to me to have the support from you all” Scarlett Farrer 2024
"Just to be shortlisted is a huge privilege and to get feedback from industry is immensely helpful" Severina Seidl 2025
“It was a real honour to receive the Sanderson Art in Industry Award, and I am truly grateful. The event has opened up many opportunities, and I will be sure to keep you all in the loop as things are confirmed” Beth Lingard 2025
Verbatims from TEX+ Finalists 2024/25
Autumn/ winter
Ongoing Support
Mentoring: guidance fromindustry experts.
Awards: financial andrecognition-based prizes.
Placements: fundedopportunities for real-worldexperience.
Community: peernetworking and alumniconnections.
Year-round
Impact
Builds confidenceand career pathways.
Fosters long-termindustryrelationships.
Drives innovation andsustainability intextiles.
Case Studty
Major Sponsor: Pentland Brands Limited
Katie Greenyer
Creative director – legacy and talent
Through our support of TEX+ we are widening opportunities for careers in textiles for young people across the UK, who are our future team members and consumers.
We have many TEX+ alumni in our innovations team, all of whom have been amazing. They are passionate about the subject and second to none in terms of work ethic. What you put in comes back.
