IDT 502
Technical Textiles II
2
Course Description
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. state the properties and end uses of Smart textiles and Geo textiles; and
2. explain the environmental impact of textile production, textile waste and waste treatment.
Course Outline
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Geo textiles –Introduction, General properties and end uses. Medical textiles – Introduction,
General properties and end uses. Smart textiles - Introduction, general properties and end uses.
The complexity of defence and military wear. Textile composites. Textile products lifecycle. Textile
waste and waste treatment. Environmental impact of textile production.