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FASH 150 TEXTILES
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to
differentiate fibers and fabrics according to their specific characteristics
and to select fibers and fabrics for specific applications. In addition, the
student should be able to identify properties and characteristics of natural
and man-made fibers, the properties and characteristics of yarns, fabric
construction methods including weaving and knitting and various finishing
processes including printing and dyeing. 3 hrs./wk.
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:
- Use textile terminology correctly.
- Memorize the natural fibers, both cellulose and protein fibers.
- Memorize the man-made/manufactured fibers by generic name.
- Identify primary properties of the natural and man-made/manufactured
fibers.
- Explain how fiber properties can be changed during fiber production, yarn
construction, fabric construction and the functional and aesthetic finishing
processes.
- Describe the fiber production processes and the effects of wear and care
of these processes.
- Describe yarn production processes and the effects of wear and care of
these processes
- Describe fabric production processes and the effects of wear and care of
these processes.
- Describe the impact of production processes and selection of components on
product performance and cost.
- State uses and care procedures of fibers and/or fabrics.
- Identify fiber, yarn and fabric types (i.e., name, structure, method of
coloration and finishing treatments) based on visual analysis.
- Relate prices of fiber and fabric construction to cost of finished
product.
- Describe current fashion trends in fibers, yarns, fabrics and finishes.
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