Manchester, UK – June 2026 – The Textile Institute has officially opened bookings for its highly anticipated Introduction to Textiles Short Course, scheduled to take place from 22 to 24 September 2026 at The Midland Hotel in Manchester, UK.

Designed for professionals engaged in the manufacturing, research and development, and commercial sectors of the textiles business, this three-day intensive training offers a crucial opportunity to master the foundational knowledge required to navigate a rapidly evolving industry.

Edmund Bell, a leading global supplier of premium decorative fabrics, has announced its participation in Heimtextil 2026 from January 13^th to 16^th 2026 at Frankfurt am Main.

The company will present its extensive range of blackouts, dimouts, sheers, wovens, prints, and upholstery fabrics alongside exclusive previews of upcoming innovations.

The company specialises in providing bespoke design and contract print solutions tailored to the hospitality, cruise, healthcare, education, and workplace sectors.

Fresh from its highly successful 63^rd conference held in Porto, Portugal, from October 7-10, The Textile Institute (TI) will celebrate a major milestone at the ITMA Asia+CITME textile machinery exhibition in Singapore later this month.

One hundred years ago, in 1925, TI was granted its Royal Charter by King George V, transforming it from a professional association into a globally recognised chartered body, and in Singapore from October 28-31, is seeking to strengthen its international partnerships while welcoming new Corporate Members to its expanding global network.