Research Output per year
Personal profile
Biography
Dr Andrew Hewitt has over 23 years experience in textile research and joined the University of Huddersfield in March 2018 as a Lecturer in Textiles. He sits on the steering committee of the Nonwovens Network, the UK's largest association for nonwovens and related industries, and EDANA's Sustainability Working Group.
He graduated from Lancaster University with a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry and MSc in Polymer Science, then began his career working on the development of textile lubricants and finishes before undertaking a PhD in Hydroentangled Nonwovens at the University of Leeds.
Before joining the University of Huddersfield he worked as a senior manager in a successful University of Leeds spin-out company for over 12 years, conducting confidential textile research and development for industrial clients across the globe.
Andrew has an extensive track record in the development of commercially-focussed new textile products and processes using a wide range of nonwoven process routes for many different end applications, including medical, hygiene, geotextiles, construction, apparel, automotive, furnishings, filtration, insulation, agriculture, disease control and cosmetics.
Research Expertise and Interests
- Structures and properties of nonwovens
- Textile product and process development
- The circular economy relating to textiles
- Biodegradable and sustainable fibres
External positions
Member of the Sustainability Working Group, EDANA
Jul 2018 → …Steering Committee Member, Nonwovens Network
Dec 2012 → …Research Expertise and Interests
- Textiles
- Nonwovens
- Circular Economy
- Polymer and Fibre Science
- Technical Textiles
- Product Development
- Sustainable Fashion and Textiles
- Medical Textiles
- Textile Engineering
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Research Output
Finishing Processes and Recent Developments
Hewitt, A. & Hebden, A., 8 Aug 2019, Fibres to Smart Textiles: Advances in Manufacturing, Technologies, and Applications. Patnaik, A. & Patnaik, S. (eds.). Boca Raton: CRC Press, p. 201-220 20 p. (Textile Institute Professional Publications).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Technical design for recycling of clothing
Durham, E., Hewitt, A., Bell, R. & Russell, S., 25 Aug 2015, Sustainable Apparel: Production, Processing and Recycling. Elsevier Inc., p. 187-198 12 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Citations
(Scopus)
Seam Separation Technology to Facilitate Re-use and Recycling of Textile Products
Durham, E., Hewitt, A., Rea, C. & Russell, S. J., 28 Apr 2014, Sustainable Design and Manufacturing 2014: Part 1. Setchi, R., Howlett, R. J., Naim, M. & Seinz, H. (eds.). 1 ed. UK: KES International, Vol. 1. p. 184-187 4 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Fibre composition of donated post-consumer clothing in theUK
Ward, G. D., Hewitt, A. D. & Russell, S. J., 1 Feb 2013, In : Proceedings of Institution of Civil Engineers: Waste and Resource Management. 166, 1, p. 29-37 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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(Scopus)
The dyeing of nonwoven fabrics part 1: Initial studies
Burkinshaw, S. M., Hewitt, A. D., Blackburn, R. S. & Russell, S. J., 1 Sep 2012, In : Dyes and Pigments. 94, 3, p. 592-598 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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(Scopus)
Activities
WOVEN
Andrew Hewitt (Organiser), Parikshit Goswami (Organiser), Nicola Redmore (Organiser), Matthew Taylor (Organiser)14 Jun 2019 → 15 Jun 2019
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
Developments in Medical Nonwovens
Andrew Hewitt (Speaker)9 May 2019
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
The True Cost of Fashion
Andrew Hewitt (Member of programme committee)22 Mar 2019
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
WOVEN
Andrew Hewitt (Organiser), Parikshit Goswami (Organiser)14 Mar 2019
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
6th International Conference on Technical Textiles and Nonwovens
Andrew Hewitt (Speaker)7 Dec 2018
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk