Overview

Share your passion for outdoor apparel in style. Design technical clothing in Canada's only clothing technology laboratory: Techno-Espace. This exclusive ACS in Technical Clothing Designer will give you the skills to excel in the technical and functional fashion industry, while developing a thorough understanding of the human factor, textile properties, and environmental challenges.
Duration
12 months (2 semesters, 405 hours)
Schedule
Full-time Evening
Teaching language
English, French
Mode of Delivery
On-campus
Next semester starts January 8, 2026

About the Program

LaSalle College Montréal's Technical Clothing Designer program (ACS) trains professionals to design and develop technical clothing products.

With the exclusive collaboration of the Techno-Espace—our clothing technology laboratory—get the opportunity to use specialized equipment for this constantly evolving industry. Plus, to clearly identify the technical needs of the garments to be designed, you will be encouraged to practise the outdoor sports corresponding to the garments to be developed.

Benefit from exclusive partnerships with renowned brands, collaborations with influential players in the technical clothing industry, and from the expertise of teachers who are still active in the field. 

Opportunities

Our unique approach incorporates real-world experience with classroom learning for hands-on, practical education.

  • Collaborate with active industry professionals;
  • Sharpen skills in a practical setting;
  • Create a portfolio tailored to your career objectives.

Accelerate your career!

Admissions Criteria

Exceptions to these admission criteria may be applied.

Every application is reviewed by the College.

To be eligible for acceptance into an ACS program, applicants are generally required to meet one of the following criteria:

  • Have interrupted their full-time studies for at least two (2) consecutive semesters or one (1) full school year; or

  • Have followed post-secondary studies for a period of at least one (1) year; or

  • Have a Secondary School Diploma (DES) or a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS), and the program allows them to receive a technical training that is not available in a DCS program; or

  • Have an equivalent education or an instruction deemed sufficient and meet the admission criteria set for college studies.

Academic Dates

LaSalle College has three annual start dates: fall, winter, and summer.

We accept applications at any time. Registration is open year-round.

Processing time:

  • Canadian applicants: up to two weeks,
  • International applicants: up to six months.

Submit your application as soon as possible to ensure a spot in your desired semester.

Note that applications are not processed until all required, validated documents and admission fees are received.

Start date
Language
Type
Location
Jan 8, 2026

English

Full-time

Montréal
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Jan 8, 2026

French

Full-time

Montréal
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May 11, 2026

English

Full-time

Montréal
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May 11, 2026

French

Full-time

Montréal
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Sep 3, 2026

English

Full-time

Montréal
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Sep 3, 2026

French

Full-time

Montréal
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Jan 7, 2027

English

Full-time

Montréal
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Jan 7, 2027

French

Full-time

Montréal
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List of Courses

ACS programs are based on DCS program curricula, but do not have general education courses like French, English, or Philosophy.


Concentration Courses

Semester 1
  • Sewing and Technical Processes I (60 h)
  • Patternmaking for Technical Clothing I (90 h)
  • Conception of Technical Clothing I (45 h)
Semester 2
  • Sewing and Technical Processes II (75 h)
  • Patternmaking for Technical Clothing II (90 h)
  • Technical Clothing II (45 h)

* The College reserves the right to substitute some courses.