Textiles and Apparel
Interdisciplinary Learning
Textiles and apparel incorporates principles from the arts, sciences, humanities and business to offer an interdisciplinary and immersive academic experience, providing a dynamic education and setting students up for a breadth of career and academic opportunities. Students of Textiles and Apparel (TXA) select from a wide range of innovative courses on campus, in New York City or Paris, France, or in studios and labs in collaboration with industry partners in the Austin area. TXA students study the art of design, the science of chemistry and physics and the application of retail business principles.
Stories
Fashion Meets Science in New Exhibition at Texas Science & Natural History Museum
A new exhibition features plant-based compostable materials for use in the fashion industry.
Textiles and Apparel Partners with Kendra Scott for Groundbreaking Jewelry Course
A new course will give students experience in accessories design, development and merchandising.
UT Students’ Jewelry Design Picked Up by Kendra Scott
A group of 2020 University of Texas at Austin graduates can now see the jewelry they designed on the shelves at Kendra Scott.
Iris Apfel Coloring Book Will Support Student Scholarships
The coloring book features the unstoppable fashion icon.
