The Learning Experience

Textile basic knowledge

Textile technology, fibres, textile production – basic knowledge of textile materials and commodities up to testing and standardisation as well as application techniques

Clothing technology

Pattern construction, half pattern, innovative textiles, techniques of model development up to production processes and production monitoring

Safety and sustainability

PPE, textile standards, chemical substances, nanomaterials and product safety. Social and environmental standards in the textile production and supply chain with certification, product stewardship

Comfort and performance

Backgrounds and interesting facts about the performance of textiles with regard to comfort (clothing physiology), the management of perspiration and sweat odour, sensory functions and fit, as well as measuring methods with corresponding evaluation methods

Medicine and healthcare

Knowledge about textile products with effects on human health. Medicine, hygiene, physiology and care knowledge

News

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Global Size Study for Brands and Retailers to Optimize Fit and Market Coverage

10.06.2026

Bridging body data and application, the initiative enables companies to translate body measurement insights into actionable sizing strategies.

New DIN SPEC assesses environmental impact of textile fragments in soil

11.02.2026

Textile products made from synthetic fibres, finished fabrics or dyed materials release fibre fragments into the environment at every stage of their life cycle.

Events on request

Customized workshop | 138-EN | Sizing, fit & pattern

3D clothing simulation - virtual design and fitting (138-EN)

Customized workshop | 121-EN | Sizing, fit & pattern

All sizes confidently graded - tops (121-EN)

Customized workshop | 125-EN | Sizing, fit & pattern

All sizes masterfully graded - bottoms (125-EN)

Customized workshop | 136-EN | Sizing, fit & pattern

Basics in pattern & fit for design & technology - recognise and fix fit problems (136-EN)

Webinar | 203-EN | Digital Fitting Lab

Basics: Digital Fit Models & Avatars (203-EN)

Webinar | 204-EN | Digital Fitting Lab

Basics: digitisation of material parameters (204-EN)

Webinar | 205-EN | Digital Fitting Lab

Basics: Everything about pattern and processing in 3D (205-EN)

Webinar | 211-EN | Digital Fitting Lab

Everything about lighting and rendering (211-EN)

Online-Workshop | 170-EN | Sizing, fit & pattern

Knits for Future – Knitwear Evolves (170-EN)

Customized workshop | 139-EN | Sizing, fit & pattern

Men's basic cuts - modern fit based on 3D body data (139-EN)

Webinar | 206-EN | Digital Fitting Lab

Preparation and development of the digital accessories (206-EN)

Online-Workshop | 208-EN | Digital Fitting Lab

The virtual fitting process - Advanced (208-EN)

Customized workshop | 140-EN | Sizing, fit & pattern

Tips and tricks for a perfect model - widths, materials, variants & accessories (140-EN)

Events

Fit That Sells: The Fit & Size Forum

Bönnigheim, Germany

18.06.2026

Basics: Pattern & Grading Tops – Men and Women (400-EN)

15.09.2026

Basics: Pattern & Grading Pants – Men and Women (401-EN)

22.09.2026

Overview

Subject Areas

The subject areas of the Hohenstein Academy cover the portfolio of our services completely. Training courses and videos on the corresponding subjects can be found here.

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