1.1 Basic Textiles I

  • Code

    L.19856

  • Amount of hours required

    84

  • Language

    en-GB

  • Quartile of execution

    1

Competence 1 Technical knowledge and analysis. Level 3 The newly qualified professional knows a lot about state-of-the-art technology in raw materials, materials, production (knitting, weaving, non-wovens and making-up), finishing (including printing) and the international textile and fashion supply chain. They are capable of conducting technical research and analysis, and applying these results. 

Competences

  • TCT 01. Technische kennis en analyse
  • TCT 03. Testen en implementeren

Learning goals

The student is able to classify textile fibres, based on raw materials (natural / artificial, vegetable, animal, mineral or synthetic). The student is able to identify, compare and discuss the properties and applications of natural, artificial and synthetic fibres. They are able to describe and calculate the yarn count and yarn twist and twine effects. The student is able to identify and use different weaving techniques and describe the process of producing cotton, linen, wool, silk and polyester. The student is familiar with various raw materials, understands the impact they have on the environment and is able to classify them based on their impact.

Tests

Code Name
WC Werkcollege
T.45248 1.1 Basic Textiles I