Technology Station Clothing and Textiles

Technology Station Clothing and Textiles Providing support to the clothing and textile industry to improve innovation and competitiveness

The Technology Station in Clothing and Textiles (TSCT) is located in the Faculty of Engineering at Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Bellville Campus. The TSCT was established to provide innovation support to the clothing and textile industry to become more competitive. This would directly provide feedback into the teaching, learning and research at the University of Technology (UoT) by engaging staff and students in its programmes and thus UoTs become responsive to industry needs. The main sponsor of the TSCT is the Technology Innovation Agency. (www.tia.org.za )

In 2004 with support from GTZ (German Agency for Technical Cooperation) the TSCT undertook an analysis of the Clothing and Textiles value chain using a methodology known as RALIS (Rapid Appraisal of Local Innovation Systems). This was done to understand the issues that hamper the industries competitiveness. Ten key proposals were established which the TSCT used as a guideline to determine its strategic focus.

17/09/2026
04/09/2026

The Foschini Group (TFG) plans to close about 280 stores in Africa through 2029 as the retailer focuses on online sales, which are outpacing its physical operations.

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12/07/2026

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Some women are posting online about a pair of Zara trousers that they claim have caused them injury. People say the wide-leg trousers are so wide that they trip over them. CNN reached out to Zara, and they did not respond.

25/05/2026
Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation (DSTI) The Technology Station: Clothing and Textiles (TSCT) was invite...
15/05/2026

Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation (DSTI)
The Technology Station: Clothing and Textiles (TSCT) was invited to exhibit at the DSTI Parliamentary Budget vote with other DSTI supported initiatives which were held at the Iziko Museum Cape Town.
In attendance from the TSCT was Karabo Mndawe and Rushdeen Rose. At the event Rushdeen was also invited to an interview with community radio station Zibonele FM.

For more information
Contact
Email: [email protected]
URL: www.tsct.co.za

Laboratory Technician, Zethu Mququ, at the new Lightfastness and Weathering tester of the Technology Station: Clothing a...
14/05/2026

Laboratory Technician, Zethu Mququ, at the new Lightfastness and Weathering tester of the Technology Station: Clothing and Textiles.

The James Heal Tru Fade lightfastness and weathering tester uses a xenon arc lamp to , accelerate the exposure of fabrics to sunlight according to the blue wool standard viz curtaining, out door furnishing, sports clothing, tent fabrics etc.

Pre-programmed standards
ISO 105-B04
AATCC 169
M&S C9 &C9A

For more information
Contact
Zethu Mququ
Tel: 021 959 5640
Email: [email protected]
Or
[email protected]

Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) Board Chair Mr. Loyiso Tyira flanked by Technology Station: Clothing and Textiles (TS...
18/03/2026

Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) Board Chair Mr. Loyiso Tyira flanked by Technology Station: Clothing and Textiles (TSCT) laboratory Technicians Zethu Mququ and Karabo Mndawe at the SA Innovation Week, being held at NASREC Johannesburg.

SA Innovation Week, NASREC Johannesburg from 16 to 20 March 2026
9h00 to 16h00
For more information visit
https://innovationweek.co.za/

Address

Cape Peninsula University Of Technology, Clothing And Textile Building, Symphony Road, Bellville
Cape Town
7535

Opening Hours

Monday 08:30 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:30 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:30 - 16:00
Thursday 08:30 - 16:00
Friday 08:30 - 16:00

Telephone

+27219596826

Website

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