Courses
Fiber and Yarn Manufacturing Courses
Fiber and Fabric Identification
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.
Venue: Wilson College of Textiles MapDelivery Method: Hybrid
Fiber and Fabric Identification Techniques
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.
What you will learn:
Fiber properties and identification techniques
Fabric construction analysis
Dyes used for textiles and their properties
Color theory as applied to textile product analysis
Techniques for visual and instrument color assessment
Why attend:
Receive first-class instruction supplemented by tours of our state-of-the-art textile laboratories
Meet and develop a network with participants from similar fields of work
Meet and share ideas with NC State College of Textiles faculty and teaching staff
Who should attend:
Textile laboratory personnel, customs agents, anyone interested in textile fiber and fabric identification methods, or anyone who needs more knowledge in textile structure identification.
Closed-toed shoes are required while attending this course.
Venue: Wilson College of TextilesDelivery Method: In-Person
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 Spinning Design
This hands-on course covers short staple yarn manufacturing in the modern spinning facility at Wilson College of Textiles. Attendees will work on manually operating machines. This course will cover opening, carding, drawing, roving and spinning. Course participants will complete the process of creating yarn from fiber.
Why attend:
This workshop is a highly interactive textile education course with the majority of your time spent in the lab producing and evaluating samples
Meet and develop a network with participants from similar fields of work
Meet and share ideas with NC State Wilson College of Textiles teaching staff
Who should attend:
We recommend this course to any professionals wishing to expand their practical knowledge of yarn manufacturing.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants are required while attending this course.
Venue: Wilson College of Textiles MapDelivery Method: In-Person
Lean Red Belt
This course introduces the fundamental Lean Six Sigma principles that promote continuous improvement approaches for industry, government and other organizations. Lean is focused on the creation of value through the reduction and/or elimination of waste. The basic principles have been applied to a wide range of organizations and sectors to improve quality, productivity, customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction, time-to-market and financial performance.
The course will be online and held across 4 days. A variety of topics will be covered through a systematic approach to problem solving similar to the DMAIC phases of Six Sigma. Numerous tools/techniques will be discussed with real life examples. The class will be held with live introduction each day. The day’s topics will be introduced and students will be allowed to review recorded sessions the remainder of the day. On the next day, there will be a live discussion of the previous day’s topics and any assignments as well as questions.
Venue: Wilson College of Textiles MapDelivery Method: Online