Outstanding professionalism, creativity and technical ability on display at School of Textiles Exhibition and Fashion Show

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Outstanding professionalism, creativity and
technical ability on display at School of
Textiles Exhibition and Fashion Show
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• Last night Archie Hume and Amy Stirling attended
  the Industry Event at the Graduate Degree Show at
  Heriot Watt Universitys internationally renowned
  School of Textiles in Galashiels.

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• The School of Textiles has been an important
  source of talent for the textile industry since
  1883 and graduates recognised by industry as
  world class are employed both locally and
  globally.

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• Whilst many of the graduates will have
  experienced industry directly through placements
  and internships, last nights Industry Event was
  an important and exciting opportunity for
  students and industry representatives to meet.

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• Recruitment is common at the event and prominent
  names such as Lyle and Scott travelled from
  London to view the work and meet students.

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• In recent years the local textile industry has
  experienced a resurgence as lots of small
  companies carve a niche for luxury, high end
  textiles and knitwear.

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• Chanels purchase of Barrie Knitwear is perhaps
  the most public face of this trend but throughout
  the Borders there are a number of small
  businesses and mills, sometimes employing as few
  as 10 staff and the links between these companies
  and the School of Textiles are of mutual benefit
  to all.

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• Archie and Amy were hugely impressed by the
  craftsmanship, technical knowledge and
  innovation. They were particularly drawn to
  Louise Jenkins work in tweed and felt theyd
  found a kindred spirit when they learned that
  Louise had completed an internship at Archies
  favourite mill, Lovat Mill, weavers of A Hume
  bespoke tweeds.

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