Collaborating to Teach Digitization

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Appalachian State University (App State) is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System. Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is a specialized institution established in 1883, dedicated to creative education and practice. It offers a broad range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and short courses focused on art, design, and media.

The BIFT was combined together with Beijing University of Chemical Technology and then in 1978 was separated from it, returning to the name of “Beijing Institute of Chemical Fiber Technology”. In 2007, the BIFT transformed the name to Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology. The college focuses on the fashion and clothing design.

Bunka Fashion College was founded as a small dressmaking school in 1919. Most Japanese wore a kimono at that time. Approved as the first dressmaking school in Japan in 1923, the College has produced about 300,000 alumni, and has played a significant role in fashion education in Japan for about 100 years.

The BIPA fosters IT and CT, such as information communications and cultural content of the Busan region to expand the growth foundation of related industries, thereby boosting competitiveness of related industries through effective management and operation of related facilities.

The Clothing Industry Training Authority (CITA) was established in September 1975 to provide training courses for the clothing and textile industry. In addition to various training courses, the CITA also provides industrial support services to meet the development and needs of the industry.

Under the umbrella of the DITF, work is being carried out on all future textile topics in three research areas – textile chemistry and chemical fibers, textile and process engineering and management research. The affiliated ITV Denkendorf Produktservice GmbH, which as a technology transfer center provides the market with a wide range of services, supports these activities.

One of New York City’s premier public institutions, FIT is an internationally recognized college for design, fashion, art, communications, and business.

Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) is a dynamic learning and research community in Finland. The university consists of around 9,000 individuals across diverse fields such as bioeconomy, health, education, business, design, and technology.

Albstadt-Sigmaringen University is a state university of applied sciences located in the state of Baden-Württemberg in the southwest of Germany. The university was founded in 1971 and has two campus locations, Albstadt and Sigmaringen.

The Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences was founded on August 1, 1971 through the merger of eight “higher technical schools”, three engineering schools and a craft art school in the Krefeld-Mönchengladbach area. With around 14,215 students, the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences is one of the ten largest universities of applied sciences in Germany.

Focusing on engineering science, Inner Mongolia University of Technology has become a comprehensive university, embracing diverse branches of learning. The university has over 25,000 students enrolled. The university is primarily an Engineering school, although it has expanded to other fields including Economics and Law.

Istanbul Moda Academy (IMA) is one of the world-wide acclaimed, most proficient fashion schools in Turkey, offering an innovative and modern education in the field of fashion and all relevant branches.

Since established in 1961, KOTITI has been leading textile industry in South Korea for half a century and also performs test analysis, quality inspection, and R&D for environmental hygiene and industrial materials as well as textile products.

KEA offers higher education that combines theory with practice. They have a close cooperation with the business community and educational institutions both in Denmark and abroad. KEA is also a knowledge centre for public and private-sector enterprises. They offer a wide range of programmes in English within the fields of Design, Digital, Build and Tech.

Missouri State University (MSU) is a public institution emphasizing a unique public affairs mission, which focuses on ethical leadership, cultural competence, and community engagement. With its main campus in Springfield, the university also operates campuses in West Plains, Mountain Grove, and Dalian, China, supporting a diverse student body of over 26,000 from around the globe. It offers 102 bachelor’s programs, 61 master’s, and 10 doctoral degrees across six academic colleges.

Savonia University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest and most versatile Universities of Applied Sciences in Finland. Their organisation of experts educates strong professionals in six different fields of study. The versatile Degree Programmes offer students the opportunity to study as a full time student or alongside their job (Master’s Degree and specialised studies) or flexibly in the Open University of Applied Sciences. The campuses are located in Kuopio, Iisalmi and Varkaus.

The STF is the foundation of an innovative Swiss textile and fashion industry that is one of the world’s best. The STF is a responsible partner and THE dynamic center of the textile network.

TTK University of Applied Sciences (TTK UAS) is a state professional higher education institution, offering competitive professional higher education and applied research in the fields of technology, production, civil engineering, logistics, economics and welfare.

Technische Universität Dresden (TUD) is one of the largest Universities of Technology in Germany. It focuses on Life Sciences, Quantum Materials, Microelectronics, Tactile Internet, Materials Science, Data Intensive and Digital Sciences, Circular Economy and Societal Change.

Uşak University, founded in 2006, has 14 faculties providing undergraduate education, 1 college, 11 vocational schools providing associate degree education, 1 institute providing graduate education and 21 research and application centers. It is a regional innovator, leading the way in the fields of leather, textile and ceramics.

Studio Lupas helps ambitious companies implement, scale, and leverage 3D for apparel with practice-oriented training, high-end project work and independent consulting.

The BIFT was combined together with Beijing University of Chemical Technology and then in 1978 was separated from it, returning to the name of “Beijing Institute of Chemical Fiber Technology”. In 2007, the BIFT transformed the name to Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology. The college focuses on the fashion and clothing design.

Bunka Fashion College was founded as a small dressmaking school in 1919. Most Japanese wore a kimono at that time. Approved as the first dressmaking school in Japan in 1923, the College has produced about 300,000 alumni, and has played a significant role in fashion education in Japan for about 100 years.

The BIPA fosters IT and CT, such as information communications and cultural content of the Busan region to expand the growth foundation of related industries, thereby boosting competitiveness of related industries through effective management and operation of related facilities.

The Clothing Industry Training Authority (CITA) was established in September 1975 to provide training courses for the clothing and textile industry. In addition to various training courses, the CITA also provides industrial support services to meet the development and needs of the industry.

Focusing on engineering science, Inner Mongolia University of Technology has become a comprehensive university, embracing diverse branches of learning. The university has over 25,000 students enrolled. The university is primarily an Engineering school, although it has expanded to other fields including Economics and Law.

Istanbul Moda Academy (IMA) is one of the world-wide acclaimed, most proficient fashion schools in Turkey, offering an innovative and modern education in the field of fashion and all relevant branches.

Since established in 1961, KOTITI has been leading textile industry in South Korea for half a century and also performs test analysis, quality inspection, and R&D for environmental hygiene and industrial materials as well as textile products.

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is a specialized institution established in 1883, dedicated to creative education and practice. It offers a broad range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and short courses focused on art, design, and media.

Under the umbrella of the DITF, work is being carried out on all future textile topics in three research areas – textile chemistry and chemical fibers, textile and process engineering and management research. The affiliated ITV Denkendorf Produktservice GmbH, which as a technology transfer center provides the market with a wide range of services, supports these activities.

Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) is a dynamic learning and research community in Finland. The university consists of around 9,000 individuals across diverse fields such as bioeconomy, health, education, business, design, and technology.

Albstadt-Sigmaringen University is a state university of applied sciences located in the state of Baden-Württemberg in the southwest of Germany. The university was founded in 1971 and has two campus locations, Albstadt and Sigmaringen.

The Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences was founded on August 1, 1971 through the merger of eight “higher technical schools”, three engineering schools and a craft art school in the Krefeld-Mönchengladbach area. With around 14,215 students, the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences is one of the ten largest universities of applied sciences in Germany.

Istanbul Moda Academy (IMA) is one of the world-wide acclaimed, most proficient fashion schools in Turkey, offering an innovative and modern education in the field of fashion and all relevant branches.

KEA offers higher education that combines theory with practice. They have a close cooperation with the business community and educational institutions both in Denmark and abroad. KEA is also a knowledge centre for public and private-sector enterprises. They offer a wide range of programmes in English within the fields of Design, Digital, Build and Tech.

Savonia University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest and most versatile Universities of Applied Sciences in Finland. Their organisation of experts educates strong professionals in six different fields of study. The versatile Degree Programmes offer students the opportunity to study as a full time student or alongside their job (Master’s Degree and specialised studies) or flexibly in the Open University of Applied Sciences. The campuses are located in Kuopio, Iisalmi and Varkaus.

The STF is the foundation of an innovative Swiss textile and fashion industry that is one of the world’s best. The STF is a responsible partner and THE dynamic center of the textile network.

TTK University of Applied Sciences (TTK UAS) is a state professional higher education institution, offering competitive professional higher education and applied research in the fields of technology, production, civil engineering, logistics, economics and welfare.

Technische Universität Dresden (TUD) is one of the largest Universities of Technology in Germany. It focuses on Life Sciences, Quantum Materials, Microelectronics, Tactile Internet, Materials Science, Data Intensive and Digital Sciences, Circular Economy and Societal Change.

Uşak University, founded in 2006, has 14 faculties providing undergraduate education, 1 college, 11 vocational schools providing associate degree education, 1 institute providing graduate education and 21 research and application centers. It is a regional innovator, leading the way in the fields of leather, textile and ceramics.

Studio Lupas helps ambitious companies implement, scale, and leverage 3D for apparel with practice-oriented training, high-end project work and independent consulting.

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Appalachian State University (App State) is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System. Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) is an internationally recognized public college in New York City focused on art, business, design, mass communication, and technology connected to the fashion industry. It offers a wide array of programs, including undergraduate and graduate degrees that blend practical, hands-on learning with a rigorous liberal arts foundation.

Missouri State University (MSU) is a public institution emphasizing a unique public affairs mission, which focuses on ethical leadership, cultural competence, and community engagement. With its main campus in Springfield, the university also operates campuses in West Plains, Mountain Grove, and Dalian, China, supporting a diverse student body of over 26,000 from around the globe. It offers 102 bachelor’s programs, 61 master’s, and 10 doctoral degrees across six academic colleges.