An important function for the laboratory will be to act as an inspiration for fashion and creativity. This function will be led by Chua Soon Hoek who, as a member of Stahl's International Fashion Team, will be interacting closely with the Design Studio in Milan, Italy.
Prior to its opening, GTC signed an agreement with the National Engineering Laboratory for Clean Technology of Leather Manufacture, which is based at the University of Sichuan, for the development of common studies and green technologies, a study in which it will also effectively support the BLC Leather Working Group in the UK.