Methods and Materials in Textiles

At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. classify textile fibers based on their structures, properties, spinning and fabric construction processes; and 2. determine the fiber content and fiber size of fabric samples through simple fiber tests.

Textile processes from fiber to fabrics. Fiber classifications by their structures and properties and processes of yarn production as well as fabric construction; Fiber tests for identification, determination of fiber size and composition in fabric samples and fabric reactions. Principles and techniques in textile design; design format; development of design elements and techniques of colour /motif manipulation. Technical information on fabric decoration processes, materials and techniques such as screen printing, photographic transfer and block printing.