DATSThe Dress and Textile Specialists

Detail of a triangular shawl of white cotton Pusher lace made by William Vickers of Nottingham, 1870. (NCM 1912-13 © Nottingham City Museums)

Member benefits

Detail of a triangular shawl of white cotton Pusher lace made by William Vickers of Nottingham, 1870. (NCM 1912-13 © Nottingham City Museums)

Membership of the Dress and Textile Specialists will provide you with:

A Membership Area on our website and a DATS JISCMail which will allow you to communicate easily with other members, share information and ask for advice.

A discounted rate for our annual conference. The conference themes have an emphasis on training and raising professional standards.

A bi-annual newsletter that includes synopses of the conference papers and provides information about dress and textile related events and exhibitions.

An invitation to attend free continuous professional development workshops.

Individual membership
£18 per year

Institutional membership
£35 (under 10 members) or £50 per year.