Researching sustainable textile systems through
colour, materials, and applied textile science

Sustainable Textiles and Apparel Research
Shaping the future of textiles through science, systems, and society
We bring together materials innovation, colour science, textile testing, and social science to address the environmental and societal challenges facing the textile industry. Working in close collaboration with industry, STAR develops and evaluates textiles across their full lifecycle, connecting fundamental research with real-world performance, behaviour, and impact.
What We Do
STAR integrates scientific, technical, and societal approaches to develop and evaluate textiles that meet the demands of a rapidly changing industry. Our work spans the full lifecycle of textile products, from material innovation to real-world performance and impact.
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