Introduction to Textiles Online Short Course
Course description
Course overview
We are all surrounded by fabrics every day of our lives and, whether interested in fashion or not, we are aware of the continuous reinvention of new colours, patterns and designs in fabrics. But what do you know about the fibres that fabrics are made from and the processes involved to make them? How are the colours and designs applied? What would you look for in selecting a fabric for yourself or for a customer?
In this course, you will learn about the different types of fibres, both natural and synthetic, and the processes involved to create the wide variety of fabrics manufactured commercially. This course is important for anyone in the fashion industry.
Each week will be composed of lively online workshops, discussions, individual assignments, personal feedback from your tutor and further information on the making of textile fabrics.
Who this course is for
The course is ideal for anyone with an interest in fabrics and curiosity as to how they are made. You may be starting in the textile industry or considering a career in buying, sales or garment design and want to know more about the fabrics that make clothes.
Key information
Topics covered
- Major fibre groups
- Properties of fibres
- Introduction to spinning and yarn-making
- Weaving, knitting and their properties and uses
- Introduction to dyeing techniques
- Printing methods and uses
- What to look for in fabrics
- Environmental considerations on fabrics
Learning outcomes
- Learned about raw materials for textiles and where they come from
- Understood what it means that a fabric is woven or knitted, dyed or printed
- Learned the properties of fabrics, how they can be enhanced and what they can be used for
- Developed an understanding of the environmental impact of textile raw materials and their processing
- Learned the terminology used in fabric processes and be able to explain what happens in the making of fabrics
- Understood how you go about analysing a fabric to find out how it is made and what it is made from
- Receive a digital badge and certificate of attendance
Materials
- Notepad and pen
Please see our Guide to taking online short courses
Tutor
Paulette Colman
Paulette Colman has had a highly successful career working in textile design, retail and garment manufacturing for over 40 years, the last 20 years as Fabric Director for a major garment maker to major UK and international brands. She has worked in particular in the area of product development - sourcing and developing fabrics worldwide for a variety of customers from high end designer ranges, high quality retailers and major supermarkets.聽Paulette has wide experience working closely with fabric suppliers especially in the Far East and has led an international team of fabric specialists in the UK, China and India over many years.
Paulette brings to the course extensive insight on the wide scope of fabrics available: how they are made; their properties and potential; and in-depth knowledge of the textile industry.
Paulette has a BA Hons in Textile Design from Leeds University and an MBA from Cape Town University.
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