Bachelor of Fashion and Textiles (Sustainable Innovation) in Brunswick Australia | RMIT University

Technological advancements and enhanced environmental, social, and ethical standards are set to revolutionize clothing production, consumption, and engagement. To foster sustainable solutions for the fashion sector, expertise in both technology and sustainability must be cultivated and integrated with conventional fashion and textile craftsmanship.
The Bachelor of Fashion and Textiles (Sustainable Innovation) equips students with the skills needed for various roles in the fashion and textiles industry while prioritizing these principles. Through practical, theoretical, and technical training, students will learn to create solutions, products, and systems using user-focused methods that blend design, technology, science, and art. This forward-thinking program explores sustainability as both a concept and objective in fashion and textiles. Students will engage with industry-aligned knowledge and projects, ethical and sustainable methods, and advancements in both physical and digital technologies. Additionally, they can choose to specialize in fashion design, textile design, or fashion enterprise through a minor.
Throughout the program, students will partner with industry and community organizations on various initiatives, including collaborative projects, internships, virtual studios, and case studies, ensuring exposure to contemporary professional practices, techniques, and strategies. They will collaborate with industry leaders in materials innovation, waste reduction, and digital design, building on existing partnerships with organizations like Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), Bruck Textiles, and Melbourne & Olympic Parks. Regular input from our Industry Advisory Groups, composed of prominent industry figures, helps maintain alignment with current industry standards and practices.
Graduates can pursue careers in this dynamic and evolving field, working in areas such as apparel manufacturing, athletic wear, safety garments, research and development, sustainability initiatives, and technical textiles, as well as related sectors like healthcare and automotive industries.