Introduction to Textiles

Course Description

This course provides a broad basic understanding in fibers properties, fabric identification and production.  It is highly recommended for anyone in the textiles and apparel industry.  Participants will experience active learning by doing; burning test, microscopic examination of fibers, color evaluation; differentiation between carded and comb cotton yarns and identification of different types of fabrics.

Who Should Attend

You may be an assistance merchandiser, merchandise manager, quality inspector, quality manager, retail buyer, designer, or laboratory technicians from the apparel manufacturing industry, buying offices, or textile mills.

Objective

The objectives for Introduction To Textiles are

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Equip the participants with the basic understanding of how fabric is produced from cotton fields to finished products

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Be aware of the various fibers, their classifications, properties and characteristics

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Identify the different type of spinning processes, yarns structure and yarn measurement systems

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Describe the processes from yarns to fabric

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Differentiate between knits and woven, and to identify a variety of fabrics

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Understand the weaving, knitting, dyeing, finishing and printing processes

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Comprehend the various types of fabric defects and fabric inspection methods used

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Knowing the latest in color evaluation

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Using the pick glass and fabric cutter to determine the fabric specifications

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Evaluate the process of garment wet processing and its associated problems

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To understand the common intrinsic characteristics and problems of certain production processes in textiles, thus providing the platform for problems analysis

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To enhance trouble-shooting and problem solving skills

To be a better informed buyer/purchaser of materials and apparel

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To encourage group or organizational learning via sharing of experience and discussions

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