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.
Explore our wide array of textile testing services, including but not limited to:
Performance Test

Including:

Dimensional Stability to Washing

Colorfastness to Light, Crocking (Rubbing), Washing

Physical Tests – Strength, Abrasion, Pilling Resistance

UV Protection Performance

Flammability Test

Thermal and Water Vapor Resistance Test

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    YOUR INFORMATION

    SELECT AREA(S) OF INTEREST

    PARTNERSHIP, RESEARCH AND INFO

    Rosa Fracassa

    Chair, School of Fashion and Jewellery | Fashion Exchange

     

    [email protected]

    416-415-5000 x 2997

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    PRODUCTION CONTACT

    Ula Zukowska

    Facility & Production Manager

     

    [email protected]

    416-415-5000 x 4037

     

    COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

    Shahrzad Sadeghi

    Community Engagement Manager

     

    shahrzad.sadeghi

    @georgebrown.ca

    Program Registration / Education Support / Field Placement

    Jeanine Larmour

    Student Success & Industry Liaison

     

     

    Kathy McGown

    Program Support & Industry Liaison