TCREI partners with high‑end furniture manufacturers, interior designers, and textile producers to translate the science of fibers into practical, real‑world knowledge. We then train qualified cleaners to preserve that design intent throughout the life of every textile.
Three pillars that connect the people who design and build high‑end textiles with the qualified cleaners trusted to care for them.
Our research team studies how fibers, constructions, and dyes behave under real‑world use, cleaning, and protection. The result is an evidence base manufacturers and designers can build on, plus tested protocols qualified cleaners can rely on.
We teach two audiences. For furniture manufacturers, interior designers, and textile producers, we cover the practical science of fibers so they can specify textiles with realistic care expectations. For qualified cleaners, we deliver the tested protocols that preserve the original design intent.
A four‑tier recognition program for cleaners specializing in high‑end textiles, with parallel pathways for manufacturers, designers, and showroom teams whose staff complete our fiber‑science education.
A tiered training path built specifically for cleaners working with high‑end, designer, and manufacturer‑specified textiles, from foundational fiber knowledge to master‑level expertise.
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✓ Foundational cleaning techniques
✓ Fabric identification & safety
✓ Core cleaning principles
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✓ Complex cleaning scenarios
✓ Fabric correction
✓ Manufacturer-aligned standards
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✓ Full technical expertise
✓ Mentorship capability
✓ Contribution to industry knowledge
Three straightforward steps for cleaners pursuing TCREI training. Manufacturers, designers, and textile producers engage with us directly through research partnerships and team education. Contact us to start that conversation.
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Select the training level that matches your experience and career goals in high‑end textile care.
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Enroll in our courses covering fiber science, tested cleaning protocols, and hands‑on assessments.
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Complete written and practical assessments to earn your TCREI designation and join a network of cleaners trusted with high‑end textiles.
Access courses, track your training progress, and connect with the textile cleaning community — all in one place.
Courses in fiber science for manufacturers and designers, plus tested cleaning protocols for qualified cleaners.
Monitor your progress, view assessment results, and download your TCREI training records.
Connect with TCREI‑trained professionals, find mentors, and share knowledge across manufacturers, designers, and qualified cleaners.
Browse fiber research, tested protocol manuals, case studies, and educational materials on high‑end textile care.
Register for workshops, webinars, conferences, and ongoing education on fiber science and textile care.
View your training hours, courses completed, and professional development milestones.
“High‑end textiles are designed with intent. Specific fibers, constructions, and dyes are chosen for a reason. TCREI exists to make sure that intent is understood by the people who design these textiles and preserved by the cleaners trusted to care for them. Science on one end, craftsmanship on the other, and a shared body of knowledge in the middle.”
TCREI Founding Board
Textile Cleaning Research & Education Institute
Whether you design and produce high‑end textiles or you are trusted to care for them, TCREI is where the science of fibers meets the craft of preserving them.
