柔性材料研究所（RIFleX）在George Stylios教授的领导下，在纺织品/服装界面上进行了领先的研究，例如，在纺织品美学测量方法和织物力学方面。此外，正在开发与人体和面部建模相关的计算机辅助3D建模和可视化技术，以模拟服装悬垂性。除了获得MPhil / PhD研究的机会外，该学院还在档案资源中心内收藏了一系列独特的历史纺织品，并容纳了与艺术和设计史有关的研究。
The Research Institute for Flexible Materials (RIFleX), under the leadership of Professor George Stylios, carries out leading research at the textileclothing interface, for example, in methods for measurement of textile aesthetics and for fabric mechanics. In addition, computer-aided 3D modelling and visualisation techniques, linked to human body and face modelling, are being developed to simulate garment drape. In addition to opportunities in MPhilPhD research, the School houses a unique collection of historical textiles within the Archive Resource Centre and accommodates research related to the history of art and design.