FX Website | Textile Research and Testing Lab

George Brown College’s Fashion Exchange (FX) is a vibrant hub where fashion education, design, production, entrepreneurship and engagement come together under one roof in the heart of downtown Toronto. With global fashion industry facing challenges of over-consumption, exploiting labour force and environmental resources, FX was designed to share the growing impact and become a leader in sustainable fashion production. With the people and the planet in mind, it fosters a new generation of industry leaders - committed, professional, and ethical.

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Textile Research and Testing Lab

George Brown College Casa Loma campus - 160 Kendal Ave. Toronto

Welcome to the FX LIFT Textile Research and Testing Lab, where we offer a comprehensive suite of essential textile testing services tailored to meet the diverse needs of our industry partners. Our state-of-the-art equipment, housed in a climate-controlled environment, is calibrated to the industry standards, ensuring precise and reliable results. Established 30 years ago by the George Brown College School of Fashion, the Textile Testing Lab at Casa Loma Campus has been delivering education in textile research and testing to fashion students. GBC Textile Research lab provides solutions for soft-lines products, encompassing various textiles, such as medical textiles and upholstery, as well as apparel, including activewear and more.