The Scottish textiles sector is largely clustered around the Scottish Borders and represents a key source of employment for the area accounting for around 3,000 jobs.
Although the industry has seen major changes, there are important growth opportunities such as higher-value activities around technical textiles and fashion/ design. 
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School of Textiles and Design
The Scottish Borders Campus of Heriot Watt University is home to the world renowned School of Textiles and Design.
Since its beginnings the School has specialised in the education of professionals and practitioners in the global textile and clothing industry and has established a reputation as one of the world's leading textile institutions.