Dr Helen Paine

Biography

Dr Helen Paine works as a Senior Lecturer across BA and MA Textile Design Courses at Chelsea College of Arts. Her research focus is within the field of circular textiles manufacturing and follows an interdisciplinary and practice-led approach. She has particular experience working in an applied R&D setting. Her PhD 'Laser shaping : a method for controlling the elastic behaviour of stretch fabrics for a targeted and graduated compressive effect on the body' (2016) was part-funded by the engineering organisation TWI (2012-2016) and linked with Speedo International developing new functional surfaces and seams using an innovative laser welding technology. Since completing her PhD, Helen has continued to build partnerships with external organisations through her private consultancy work, with companies such as Speedo International (2015-2018) and Lear Corporation (2016); and research projects with UAL including Mistra Future Fashion (2016-2018).