Through hands-on learning, this course teaches the beginning-to-end processes of weaving. Participants will cover sizing, warp prep, drawing in, slaying the reed, and tying in. They will assist in machine set-up and production of woven materials. This class includes tutorials on a variety of weaving machinery.

Organized by NC State's Zeis Textile Extension  The Smart Textiles Immersive Workshop is a three-day experience where students will learn about the history of smart textiles, the market and applications of smart textiles, commercially available state of the art products, the latest in academic research, electronic and textile fundamentals, integration techniques, and challenges and opportunities for future innovation. Students will design and build their own smart systems to apply the knowledge they learned over the course.

In this hands-on course students will learn the mechanics and chemistry in preparation, dyeing and finishing. Samples from this exercise will be used for discussion, visual and physical evaluations.

This course will explore textile topics that are of importance to anyone involved in developing fabric specifications and conducting laboratory analysis of fiber and fabric. This course benefits textile laboratory personnel as well as those dealing with customs regulations and crime scene investigations.  In this course you’ll learn about fiber properties, fabric identification and introductory microscopy techniques, fabric construction analysis and color measurement.

This hands-on course benefits those who need to understand both the methodology and the interpretation of standard test procedures used in the textile industry. It is ideal for laboratory managers and technicians, as well as anyone who makes decisions based on textile product properties.

With a focus toward professionals who are new to nonwovens, this 1.5-day course provides a platform for industry newcomers to recognize and appreciate the diversity of nonwovens and engineered materials. Participants learn the basics about nonwovens in simple, clear, concise language. The course reviews the basic nomenclature, production processes, fabric attributes, market uses and trends to understand products made with nonwovens and engineered materials and their marketplace.

The Forum will start at 8:00 AM, ending with lunch around 1:30 PM. Coffee and registration begin at 7:30 AM. A Meet & Greet will be held on Tuesday evening, August 22 at The Lodge Tavern & Tap in downtown Belmont from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. This will include drinks tickets, hor d'oeuvres — and plenty of networking!