Skill Sectors / Fashion & Textiles
INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION
Preparation and spinning of cotton-type fibres
Preparation and spinning of woollen type fibres
Preparation and spinning of worsted-type fibres
Preparation and spinning of flax-type fibres
Throwing and preparation of silk including from noils and throwing and texturing of synthetic or artificial filament yarns
Manufacture of sewing threads
Preparation and spinning of other textile fibres
Cotton-type weaving
Woollen type weaving
Worsted-type weaving
Silk-type weaving
Other textile weaving
Finishing of textiles
Manufacture of made-up textile articles, except apparel
Manufacture of carpets and rugs
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SKILLS COUNCIL FOR FASHION & TEXTILES - direct link
The Skills Sector for Fashion and Textiles is changing.
From 1st April 2010, the UK's 79,000 fashion and textiles businesses will be represented by Skillset - (currently the Sector Skills Council for creative media industries).
TRADE UNIONS - direct links:
