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Course Title:
Apparel Textiles
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Catalog Number:
AP-120T
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3.2 Lab
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Course Description: Studies basic fiber properties, yarn processing, fabric construction
and fabric finishes. Fabric qualities are analyzed in relation to factors of design, strength,
durability and serviceability. Directed laboratory activities provided.
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Prerequisites:
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General Course Goals: Upon completion of this course, the student will
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Become a more knowledgeable consumer.
Advise customers intelligently with accurate facts concerning textile products;
use textile terminology correctly.
Gain knowledge of the major textile fibers being produced, their
characteristics, and how these relate to their end use.
Predict fabric or product performance based on knowledge of fibers, yarns,
fabrications, and finishes on conjunction with informative labeling.
Identify fabrics currently used in apparel and/or interior design using proper
name, fiber content, and method of construction.
Make appropriate selections of textile products for specific end users.
Compile a swatched apparel fabric glossary to correctly identify and define
traditional fabric names.
Advise consumer of appropriate care procedures for textile products.
Identify yarn types, methods of fabrication, and fabric finishes based on visual
and tactile analysis.
Know laws and labeling requirements used to regulate textile distribution.
Correctly use textile terminology.
Know and use sources for continuing professional development.
Course Objectives:
Unit I: Textile Laws, Fiber Properties, Career Exploration
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Identify textile legislation and summarize the mandatory labeling information
set forth in each.
Differentiate between voluntary and mandatory information found on textile
labels.
Identify agencies working on voluntary labeling and discuss examples of selfimposed standards.
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Develop an understanding of basic textile terminology.
Define and give examples of a vegetable fiber, a mineral fiber, an animal
fiber, cellulosic based manufactured fiber, and a non-cellulosic based
manufactured fiber.
Develop an understanding of the three dimensions of fiber properties and how
each contributes to expected fabric performance and textile product usage.
Analyze serviceability concepts in order to make wise selection of textile
products for specific end use.
Understand the contribution of a fiber’s physical structure, chemical
composition, and the molecular arrangement has upon fabric performance.
Identify, describe and classify fiber properties according to the serviceability
concepts.
List and describe the four textile components.
Provide distinguishing characteristic and specific apparel examples for a
trademark, a certification mark and licensing programs.
Describe terminology and agencies that relate to environmental issues.
Understand how knowledge of textiles is used by professionals.
Awareness of the diverse career options requiring knowledge of textiles.
Unit II: Natural Fibers
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Understand how production processes affect the characteristics and cost of
natural fibers.
Rank the quality of natural fibers according to fiber length and species.
Describe recommended storage and care instructions for each natural fiber.
Describe and provide examples of finishes applied to each natural fiber which
improves the fabric’s performance.
Interpret natural fiber properties to selling benefits when working with
consumers.
Recognize producer symbols of quality of natural fibers.
Describe the physical structure, fiber forming base and molecular arrangement
of cotton, flax, wool and silk.
Gain knowledge of the specific terminology relevant to each of the four major
natural fibers.
Know the basic steps in processing natural fibers.
Unit III: Yarn Construction, Basic and Fancy Weaves
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Classify yarn performance according to type, aesthetics, durability, comfort,
and care.
Develop a working knowledge of basic yarn terminology.
Identify basic fabrics by name, based upon yarns used in fabrics construction.
Differentiate characteristics of spun, smooth filament and textured, bulk yarns.
Understand nature of fiber blends and blend levels to improve fabric
performance.
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Understand that the type of yarn used has an important effect on properties of
fabric.
Summarize and assess purpose of the operational steps followed in spinning
yarns by conventional spinning
Compare the characteristics of bulk, stretch and textured yarns.
Recognize advanced technological systems of spinning yarn.
Determine general properties that fancy yarns contribute to fabric
Describe woven fabric properties.
Identify construction patterns, general characteristics, fabric names and
describe specific terminology unique to each of the basic weaves.
Summarize part of the loom and steps in the weaving process.
Recognize new loom developments and weave systems.
Describe the environmental impact of weaving.
Discuss factors which determine the durability, cost, care, and end use of
woven fabrics.
Identify, from a predetermined list, fabric names associated with each method
of fabric construction.
Identify, cite fabric examples, and describe characteristics and methods of
constructing a woven pie fabric.
Identify, describe process, fabric properties, typical end uses, and cite fabric
names for dobby, leno, surface/spot, pique. Jacquard, slack tension and
tapestry weaves.
Compare true double cloth, double weave, and double faced fabrics in terms of
construction, appearance, cost, typical end uses and durability.
Compare types of crepe weaves in terms of appearance, typical end uses and
cite fabric examples.
Identify, describe process and fabric properties of crepe finished fabrics.
Differentiate between structural and applied designs in figured fabrics.
Describe characteristics of narrow fabrics.
Unit III: Knit, Lace, Fiber, Solution Fabrications and Nontextiles
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Understand how knit fabrics are produced and the fabric performance of each.
Recognize various weft and warp knit structures and identify unique
characteristics of each.
Understand knit fabric terminology.
Discuss factors which determine durability, cost, care, and end use of
other methods of fabrications.
Compare and contrast characteristics of knit and woven fabric properties.
Compare and contrast the fabric properties of single and double knit fabrics.
Describe process, fabric properties, fabric names, quality and care of bobbin,
crocheted, darned, pillow, leavers, and raschel laces.
Identify process, describe general properties, and end used of the various
methods used to produce solution fabrics.
Summarize process and fabric properties for composite and multicomponent
fabrics.
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Identify, describe general properties, and end uses of the various methods of
producing fiber webs.
Define terminology; describe general properties and care of nontextile leather,
suede, and fur apparel products.
Understand the versatility of knit fabrics for apparel, furnishing and
industrial products.
Unit V: Textile Dyes, Finishes, and Printing
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Differentiate and provide examples for routine, aesthetic, and functional
finishes.
Identify trademark names for special purpose finishes.
Understand basic finishing and dyeing terminology.
Describe the methods of dyeing and printing fabrics and be able to determine
quality and colorfastness of each.
Based upon fiber content, identify applicability of finish to fabric, end uses,
and adverse effects.
Differentiate between dyes and pigment.
Identify and describe problems associated with colorfastness.
Visually and verbally distinguish the methods of printing fabric, and be able
to determine design quality and effectiveness achieved through each method.
Understand the general steps and sequence involved in fabric finishing.
Understand how finishes can alter aesthetic aspects of fabrics.
Gain knowledge of the ways that aesthetic finishes can be applied to fabrics.
Recognize how special purpose finishes influence fabric performance and
consumer satisfaction.
Understand how special purpose finishes are applied.
Identify stages of dyeing and types of printing.
Recognize the environmental impact of dyeing and printing fabrics.
Unit VI: Manufactured Fibers
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Summarize the historical development of cellulosic and non-cellulosic
manufactured fibers.
Describe and provide trade name examples of common fiber modifications.
Differentiate fiber processing characteristics and visually identify cellulosic
based manufactured fibers.
Recognize fiber types and trade names of manufactured fibers.
Know common properties of synthetic fibers and their importance to
consumers.
Understand the basic principles of manufactured fiber production.
Understand the differences and similarities among natural and manufactured
fibers.
Understand the basic concepts of producing fiber modifications and their
effects on product performance.
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Know the processes used in producing synthetic fibers.
Integrate performance characteristics of the common synthetic fibers with
end used requirements.
Understand why fibers are engineered for specific end uses.
8. Course Bibliography:
Textiles, by Kadolph & Langford, 9th edition, Prentice Hall. ISBN: 0-13-025443-6
Textile Swatch Set, 7th edition, TFC
Dan River Dictionary of Textile Terms, Dan River Inc.
9. Grading Criteria:
Exams: 5 Units Tests and Manufactured Fiber Quiz
Projects: Career Exploration, Textile Care Analysis, Textile Forecast,
Manufactured Fiber Project
Apparel Glossary
Fabric Swatch Book
In Class Activities: Fabric Identification, Quizzes, Lab Work, TBA
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