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Fashion and textile focused Creative Hubs are spaces where various aspects of the fashion and textile ecosystem intersect, they offer a wide range of activities, including but not limited to design, research, education, manufacturing and retail.   

Our fashion and textile-focused Creative Hubs have the following fundamental components and characteristics:

Design Studios:At our hubs, designers research and produce new textiles, clothes, and accessories. The hubs are home to individual designers or teams working on fashion or textile businesses.

Research and Innovation Facilities: Our fashion and textile-focused Creative Hubs include research facilities and innovation labs outfitted with a variety of tools and machinery aimed at exploring new materials, manufacturing techniques, and sustainable practices. Our initiatives aim to drive industry innovation and address emerging challenges.

Education and Training Centers: Fashion and textile focused Creative Hubs offer training to aspiring fashion and textile designers, pattern makers, garment and textile specialists.

The majority of our hubs are affiliated with educational institutions that provide courses or programs in fashion design, textile technology, fiber and textile production, marketing and sales.

Manufacturing Facilities: Many of our Hubs incorporate workshops where garments and textiles are manufactured. Our facilities specialize in different stages of production, including cutting, stitching, printing, and dyeing. With close ties to the textile industry, our hubs serve as links to producers, facilitating processes ranging from design and product concept to bulk production.

Showrooms and Exhibition Spaces: Fashion and textile focused Creative Hubs include physical and virtual spaces used to showcase new collections to buyers, press, and the public. Showrooms can be temporary or permanent facilities where brands display their items all year, as well as retail spaces where customers can buy apparel, accessories, or fabric directly from designers and manufacturers.

Networking and Collaboration Opportunities: One of the primary advantages of fashion and textile-focused Creative Hubs is the opportunity for cooperation and networking within the industry. Events, workshops, and networking sessions bring together designers, manufacturers, retailers, and other stakeholders to exchange ideas and form partnerships.

Fashion and textile Creative Hubs play a vital role in supporting and promoting the industry by providing infrastructure, resources, and networking opportunities for professionals and businesses within the sector.