Fashion Exchange embodies the College’s ongoing commitment to this tradition by bringing online new spaces, resources and technologies in support of applied industry research. In recent years the School of Fashion has collaborated on more than twenty applied research projects in partnership with industry stakeholders, while supporting hundreds of students in acquiring new skills in technical sampling, prototype development and small batch manufacturing. Projects have focused on addressing a range of product development, material, production and manufacturing challenges of bringing new technologies and product lines to market.
The Leading Innovation in Fashion Technology lab (FX LIFT) provides our students and industry partners with a suite of technologies that will bring products to market in a faster and more sustainable way—producing designs locally and with less waste. We are excited about the potential to transform the fashion industry. Implementation of these new technologies provide local industry with access to equipment to conduct research, to integrate innovation and bring their products to the market faster.
The lab includes the following technologies:
Fashion Exchange is set up as a lean production facility, which allows for smaller orders to be produced more efficiently in a modular production system.
FX manufacturing equipment includes:
August 28, 2026 The ROVERALLS Ultimate Dog Onesie is perfect for dog owners who want to keep their dog and house clean. Designed by a dog owner and Toronto Humane Society “foster parent.” George Brown College’s Fashion Exchange partnered with Toronto-based Roveralls Dog Apparel to......
August 28, 2026 Wuxly produces the world’s warmest sustainable outerwear made from bio-based insulation. Their parkas, winter coats, fleeces, accessories and more are ethically made in Canada. George Brown College’s Fashion Exchange partnered with Wuxly, a Toronto-based outerwear brand, to develop a thermal rating guide......
August 14, 2026 We were delighted to welcome Marci Ien to the Fashion Exchange (FX) facility for a tour as she steps into her new role as President of the George Brown Polytechnic Foundation. A respected journalist, author, and former federal Minister, Marci brings a deep commitment to......
August 04, 2026 The Love Club, was chosen as a CP24 Community Warrior — celebrating changemakers making a real difference! Fashion Exchange was proud to collaborate with The Love Club on a meaningful and sustainable initiative supporting mothers and families in need through the production and donation......
March 10, 2026 On Tuesday, March 10, Fashion Exchange at George Brown College hosted a successful International Women’s Day event in Toronto, bringing together alumni, students, designers, and members of the creative community. Organized by Alumni Relations’ Fashion & Jewellery and Business Chapters in partnership with Fashion Exchange, the......
Feb 3, 2026 On February 3, Fashion Exchange hosted a special Dye Sublimation Workshop: Valentine’s Edition, bringing together creatives for an evening of custom prints, hands-on learning, and inspired design. We had a wonderful time exploring bold ideas and celebrating creativity together. Thank you to everyone......
Nov 19th, 2025 On Wednesday, November 19th, Professor Michelle Sanchez and her team delivered a presentation at the @kite_uhn KITE Research Institute’s event “Beyond Research: How Design Shapes Products That Matter”. Our Women in Fashion Tech students attended and gained valuable insight into design for manufacture and......
Oct 8th, 2025 Students from the Women in Fashion Technology program recently had the opportunity to tour The Great Canadian Sox co, the manufacturer behind the renowned JB Fields brand. Guided by Hitesh Sharma®,MBA the visit offered an in-depth look at the company’s circular knitting technology and the end-to-end process of producing high-quality......
Oct 17th, 2025 Fashion Exchange was honoured to be invited to the Toronto PCG x Hibla PH: Weaving Stories, Communities and Economies workshop and panel, held at the Philippine Consulate in Toronto in celebration of Indigenous Peoples Month in the Philippines. The event brought together designers, artisans, cultural advocates, and industry professionals, students......
July 20th, 2025 On July 15, The Honourable Charmaine Williams, Associate Minister of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity for Ontario, visited George Brown College’s newest learning space, Limberlost Place. The purpose of the visit was to tour the innovative state-of-the-art mass timber building and learn more about the......
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Director of Fashion Exchange | Production
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Student Success & Industry Liaison
Sharon Pope
Program Support & Industry Liaison
