TechniTex was established in 2000 with funding from the EPSRC and the DTI to develop a programme of co-ordinated research, training and technology transfer for the technical textiles industry. The Partnership involves Heriot-Watt University, together with the University of Leeds, UMIST and BTTG. Technitex enables this key sector of UK industry to work with leading academic researchers to produce innovative new products and processes.

see also: technitex