What will I learn?

At the end of the course, you will:

• Appreciate that there is a huge variety of natural and manufactured fibres available for inclusion in fabrics, together with a knowledge of some important fibre properties.
• Recognise basic yarn structures.
• Be able to distinguish between woven, knitted, and nonwoven structures.
• Understand the need for manufacturers to fully consider the choice of fibre content, yarn and fabric construction for specific end-uses.
• Have a basic understanding of the processes available for introducing colour and pattern into fabric to enhance the saleability of textile products.
• Have a basic understanding of some finishing processes available to enhance fabric end-use potential.