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Fundamentals of Technical Fabrics
In this course you will learn the materials and processes involved in manufacturing technical textiles and product applications as well as the broad range of applications for technical textiles ranging from products inside the body to products in outer space. Come and learn the manufacturing methods that produce very complex and sophisticated textile structures. Also learn about the many man-made fibers with tailored properties and new chemical finishes to enhance the performance of technical textiles.
What you will learn:
Different categories of technical textiles
Basic processes to produce technical textiles
Specific raw materials used in technical fabrics
Technical fabric constructions and important properties per end use
How special finishes can influence the performance of technical fabrics
The wide range of applications for technical textiles
Cutting-edge research in technical textiles being conducted by NC State College of Textiles
Why attend:
Acquire an understanding of how technical textiles are defined
Learn the many types of technical textiles and their applications
Develop an understanding of the entire technical textiles supply chain
Receive first-class instruction supplemented by tours of our model manufacturing labs
Meet participants in different technical textile end-use areas
Meet and share ideas with NC State College of Textiles faculty and teaching staff
Who should attend:
Anyone involved with technical textile products who wants to gain a stronger knowledge and understanding of what technical textiles are all about and the many opportunities available in this fast and ever-growing facet of the textile industry. This includes upper-level managers, supervisors, researchers, product development personnel, technical service personnel, purchasing agents, sales and marketing personnel, cost accountants and financial personnel.
Closed-toed shoes are required while attending this course.
Venue: Wilson College of Textiles MapDelivery Method: In-Person
Hands-On Technical Textiles Knit Design and Programming
This course introduces you to the design and programming of flat knitted 3D technical textiles, an emergent technology with broad applications, to produce products for niche applications. Each of the four training days will focus on a different type of Shima Seiki machine. Receive intensive training of design structures from the selection of materials, to the application technique, to prototype development. Educate yourself and/or your employees in a hands-on course covering an array of Shima Seiki equipment.
What you will learn:
The basic principles of 3D knit design
WHOLEGARMENT technology
Step-by-step icon programming
3D construction techniques
Programming on Shima Seiki Apex
Virtual prototyping
Day 1 – SWG-N2 15 Gauge 10″ and 24″
The SWG-N2 series is capable of producing technical textiles such as accessories, industrial materials, sports medicine devices, and furniture
Day 2 SIR122 18 Gauge
The new SIR122 is the new global standard for shaped knitting, intarsia full-sinker and carrier system, takedown comb, yarn gripper, and cutter
Day 3 SRY123LP 14 Gauge
Two loop presser beds improve on the stitch presser by controlling press-downfull of individual loops. This presents unprecedented capability in technical knitting, especially with flechage and inlay patterns. New fabrics with woven effects offer great opportunities. Specialty yarns such as metallic and monofilament yarns can be knitted.
Day 4 MACH2XS WHOLEGARMENT 4 bed 8 Gauge and 15 Gauge
The MACH2XS is a 4-needlebed machine, permitting high quality knitting of complex fabrics and unprecedented capability in WHOLEGARMENT knitting. Flechage is especially easier to knit, allowing more control over neck drop amount. As the “MACH” name suggests.
Who should attend:
Do you have a technical prototype that needs a knitted solution but you are not sure which machine it is best suited for?
Do you want to understand the basics of knit programming on a variety of machines?
Are you in an industry such as accessories, medical textiles, compression features, smart textiles, composite materials, or industrial textiles where knitted constructed items might expand your product line?
Delivery Method: In-Person