"The FTB was founded in 2009 as an in-institute of the Hochschule Niederrhein - University of Applied Sciences in order to enrich the education with current research questions for prospective engineers on the one hand, and at the same time to support the economy and society as a problem solver. Today, numerous professors from the Faculty of Textile and Clothing Technology and 30 academic employees work in this institute on assignments along the entire textile chain. The experience and enormous wealth of knowledge at the FTB offer unique conditions for paving the way for goal-oriented innovations. Strong networking within the university and also with external research institutes broadens the spectrum of possible fields of work beyond the Textile and Clothing Technology, without neglecting the core competencies. Every year, around 60 students take part in the research projects, expanding their knowledge beyond academic education and often getting to know their potential employers in a straightforward way."

Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Maike Rabe
Head of the Research Institute for Textile and Clothing (FTB) at Hochschule Niederrhein