Courses
Industrial and Technical Textiles Courses
Clothing Comfort and Protection Science
The course presents scientific principles for characterization and development of comfortable and/or protective textiles and clothing. Properties associated with human tactile response, thermal comfort and heat stress are emphasized. Inherent issues of balancing comfort versus protection are illustrated by research studies on performance garments or protective clothing systems. Methods and standards for evaluating comfort and protective performance range from bench level instruments to system level tests for ensembles using instrumented manikins, human clothing wear trials, and physiological tests. Protection from mechanical, thermal, chemical and ballistic threats are addressed, and the key role of standards is discussed.
Venue: Wilson College of TextilesDelivery Method: In-Person
Design Thinking
Program Overview
Design thinking is a robust set of concepts, tools, and methods which have evolved to help deal with complex, ill-defined challenges. In this course, you will learn how a diverse team can use human-centered insights to derive innovative products and services at lower risk that better address stakeholders’ needs and desires.
Program Format Learn by Doing
The introduction to design thinking course involves four days of immersion in the theory and practice of design thinking. This course will consist of lectures, exercises, and project work designed to help you develop your “creative confidence” and facilitate design thinking projects.
Give your team a strategic advantage by learning the concepts, tools, and methods of design thinking.
Learn How To:
Use design thinking concepts, tools, and methods
Use human-centered research methods to deeply understand stakeholders’ needs, wants, and preferences
Create and lead diverse teams
Co-create and test prototypes of innovative solutions
Minimize the risk associated with developing innovative products and services
Who Should Attend:
his course is appropriate for both public and private sector professionals from any industry who are tasked with dealing with complex, ill-defined challenges within their organization, such as:
C-Suite Executives
Regional or Divisional Managers
Department Managers
Innovation Leaders
Organization and Social Change Agents
Improvement Professionals
Delivery Method: In-Person
Dyeing and Finishing Fundamentals
This course is a must for anyone working with dyed and finished fabrics. In this session you will learn the basic concepts of textile wet processing which include preparation, dyeing, printing and finishing with emphasis on the interrelationships of fabric styles and wet processing steps. Specifically, you will focus on various processing sequences, details the causes and solutions to many common finished fabric problems and the requirements for quality fabrics.
What you will learn:
Natural and synthetic fiber properties
Fabric preparation: key process to consistent dyeing and finishing
Importance of color and factors that affect fabric shade
Dyestuffs used for natural and man-made fibers: procedures used and properties that can be expected
How to dye blends (polyester/cotton, cotton/wool, etc.)
Fabric printing techniques
Chemical and mechanical finishing processes and techniques
Fabric evaluation and testing
Garment dyeing
Root causes and problem solving methods for common dyeing issues, such as shade repeatibility and dye levelness
Dye procedure optimization
Why attend:
Acquire technical knowledge of the basic principles of preparation, dyeing and finishing
Understand the variety and complexity of dyeing and finishing techniques
Receive first-class instruction supplemented by tours of our model manufacturing facility
Meet participants in all fields of the industry and the NC State College of Textiles teaching staff
Who should attend:
This course will help all personnel interested in expanding their knowledge of the basic technology of dyeing and finishing–product development personnel, dyers, dye and chemical suppliers, fabric and yarn producers, finishers, printers, garment dyers, marketing and sales personnel and technical service personnel.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants are required while attending this course.
Venue: Wilson College of Textiles MapDelivery 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 Dyeing and Finishing Design
In this hands-on course students will learn the mechanics and chemistry in preparation, dyeing and finishing. Samples from this exercise will be used for discussion, visual and physical evaluations.
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 dyeing and finishing.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants are required while attending this course.
Venue: Wilson College of Textiles MapDelivery Method: In-Person
Topics: Industrial and Technical Textiles, Knit and Woven Fabric Design
Tags: Chemical Finishing, Design, Manufacturing