Textile Appreciation
Introduction
Textile Appreciation guides the learner from the fundamentals of textile fibres to fabric construction. It gives a strong overview of each stage of manufacturing and their related effects. The learner will walk away with an appreciation of the choices and trade-offs when selecting fabrics – aesthetics, performance, cost, commercial and sustainability levers in order to ensure product performance and compliance.
Instructor
Deborah Shulton has been involved in the Textile industry for over 30 years with experience in fabric sourcing and development, fabric performance and implementing fabric buying and quality control systems.
Objectives
Gain fabric knowledge and understanding
Interpret and compare different fabric specifications
Understand pricing differences and negotiate better
Understand the impact of fabric on sustainability
A taste of the course
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