Courses
Knit and Woven Fabric Design Courses
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
Hands-On Technical Textiles Knit Design and Programming
This course introduces you to the design and programming of flat knitted 3D technical textiles, an emergent technology with broad applications, to produce products for niche applications. Each of the four training days will focus on a different type of Shima Seiki machine. Receive intensive training of design structures from the selection of materials, to the application technique, to prototype development. Educate yourself and/or your employees in a hands-on course covering an array of Shima Seiki equipment.
What you will learn:
The basic principles of 3D knit design
WHOLEGARMENT technology
Step-by-step icon programming
3D construction techniques
Programming on Shima Seiki Apex
Virtual prototyping
Day 1 – SWG-N2 15 Gauge 10″ and 24″
The SWG-N2 series is capable of producing technical textiles such as accessories, industrial materials, sports medicine devices, and furniture
Day 2 SIR122 18 Gauge
The new SIR122 is the new global standard for shaped knitting, intarsia full-sinker and carrier system, takedown comb, yarn gripper, and cutter
Day 3 SRY123LP 14 Gauge
Two loop presser beds improve on the stitch presser by controlling press-downfull of individual loops. This presents unprecedented capability in technical knitting, especially with flechage and inlay patterns. New fabrics with woven effects offer great opportunities. Specialty yarns such as metallic and monofilament yarns can be knitted.
Day 4 MACH2XS WHOLEGARMENT 4 bed 8 Gauge and 15 Gauge
The MACH2XS is a 4-needlebed machine, permitting high quality knitting of complex fabrics and unprecedented capability in WHOLEGARMENT knitting. Flechage is especially easier to knit, allowing more control over neck drop amount. As the “MACH” name suggests.
Who should attend:
Do you have a technical prototype that needs a knitted solution but you are not sure which machine it is best suited for?
Do you want to understand the basics of knit programming on a variety of machines?
Are you in an industry such as accessories, medical textiles, compression features, smart textiles, composite materials, or industrial textiles where knitted constructed items might expand your product line?
Delivery Method: In-Person
Hands-On Technical Textiles Weaving Design
Through hands-on learning, this course teaches the beginning to end processes of weaving. Participants will cover sizing, warp prep, drawing in, slaying the reed, and tying in. They will assist in machine set-up, and production of woven materials. This class includes tutorials on a variety of weaving machinery.
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 weaving manufacturing.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants are required while attending this course.
Venue: Wilson College of Textiles MapDelivery Method: In-Person
Knit and Woven Fabric Design and Development
Geared for professionals in sourcing, product development, fabric development, production, and merchandising of fabrics, Knit and Woven Fabric Design and Development reviews the mechanics of weft and warp knitting and weaving, details fiber and yarn selection, discusses fabric types for developing end-use products and examines the relationship between fabric design and fabric properties. This course enhances the learning process with comprehensive design and fabric analysis exercises.
Venue: Gaston College MapDelivery Method: Hybrid
Topics: Garment Manufacturing, Knit and Woven Fabric Design
Tags: Nonwovens, Sustainability