About the Department

The Department of Textile Design Technology at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), within the School of Environmental Technology, is dedicated to developing creative and skilled textile professionals capable of designing and producing innovative textiles for fashion, home furnishings, and industrial applications. Our department combines artistic creativity with technical expertise to produce graduates who can shape the global textile and fashion industry.

Textile Design Technology is the art and science of creating visually appealing and functionally superior textile products through the integration of design principles, material science, and production technology. Our comprehensive curriculum encompasses surface pattern design and printing, woven and knitted fabric design, dyeing and finishing techniques, computational design using CAD software, fashion design and illustration, garment construction and technology, and sustainable textile production. Students develop expertise in color theory, textile materials, weaving and knitting structures, printing techniques, embroidery design, and using industry-standard design software.

The department features modern design studios and laboratories equipped with design workstations, CAD software (Adobe Creative Suite, Lectra, CLO 3D), looms, knitting machines, screen printing facilities, dyeing vats, and fabric testing equipment. Our curriculum aligns with international fashion and textile industry standards. We maintain active collaborations with fashion houses, textile mills, apparel manufacturers, and design studios, providing students with internship opportunities and real-world exposure to the textile and fashion industry.

Graduates of Textile Design Technology are highly sought-after professionals in the fashion industry, textile manufacturing, interior design, and fashion retail. They work as textile designers, fashion designers, pattern makers, color consultants, product developers, garment technologists, and design consultants. Our alumni successfully create innovative textile designs, develop new product lines, and contribute to the creativity and commercial success of fashion brands and textile companies both nationally and internationally.

What We Offer

Research Focus Areas

Our department conducts research across critical textile design and technology disciplines:

Career Opportunities

Textile Design Technology graduates pursue diverse careers across the fashion and textile industries:

Course Materials & Resources

Access comprehensive textile design materials, design guides, software tutorials, and resources organized by academic level.

Admission Requirements