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Venue: Wilson College of Textiles MapDelivery Method: Online
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
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
Hands-On Technical Textiles Physical Testing
This hands-on course benefits those who need to understand both the methodology and the interpretation of standard test procedures used in the textile industry. It is ideal for laboratory managers and technicians, as well as anyone who makes decisions based on textile product properties.
What you will learn:
Important properties of fibers, yarns, fabrics and garments and how they are measured
Overview of both ASTM and AATCC standard procedures
The application of basic statistics to test reporting and decision-making
Why attend:
Leave with an overview of a wide range of various textile test procedures
Curriculum includes both lecture time and hands-on laboratory exercises
Meet participants in different textile industry fields and develop a network with NC State College of Textiles teaching staff
Who should attend:
Anyone who needs a broad overview of different kinds of textile testing methods, a working knowledge of how the procedures are performed and an understanding of the relationship of testing results to product properties and function.
Closed-toed shoes are required while attending this course.
Venue: Wilson College of Textiles MapDelivery Method: In-Person