Understanding Fabrics Short Course
Course description
Course overview
Taught through a combination of lectures and practical exercises, on this course you will learn how fabrics are made. Understand the vast range of fabrics available in the textile industry and what that means to you as a designer. You will also learn how to deconstruct different constructions in fabrics and interpret the unique properties of fabrics.
Who this course is for
This course is aimed at designers, creatives in the fashion industry who are interested in not only the appeal of fabrics but understanding how fabrics are constructed and determining the end use for commercial use or home. You will examine a wide variety of fabrics their characteristics and quality. You will be introduced to various textile terms and the range of processes in the industry woven and knitted.
Key information
Topics covered
- Identifying different fabrics and their characteristics
- Explore Natural and Man-made fabrics
- Fabric construction and new blends compositions
- Different weaves
- Fabric finishes
- Industry standards and testing
Learning outcomes
- Identify the different range of fabrics, the difference between natural and synthetic fibres
- Understand how fabric is woven
- Types of different fibres
- Dyeing effects, colouring fabric and print methods
- Understand different finishes in fabrics, how they can be enhanced
- Consider different weights and structures
- Standard and common testing methods in the textile industry
- The benefits of testing how this effects fabric performance
- Digital badge and certificate of attendance.
Materials
- A pen
- A notepad
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