FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
Fall 2005
FCS 2200 TEXTILES
SYLLABUS
Instructor:
Phone:
EMAIL:
Office Hours:
Dr. Marlene Breu, Associate Professor
3408 Kohrman Hall
(269) 387-3434
m.breu@wmich.edu
Wednesday 1:00 to 2:00, Thursday 2:00-3:00 p.m., or by appointment
Course Description:
Basic textile course emphasizing fibers, yarns, fabric constructions,
dyes and printing, and finishes. These five components are studied for
their contribution to the characteristics and performance of a textile
fabric, and its use and care.
Required Text:
Edition).
Tortora, P.G., & Collier, B.J. (2001). Understanding Textiles (6th
New Jersey: Merrill/Prentice Hall
Required Student Materials:
A three-ring notebook for laboratory manual and double-stick tape for
mounting swatches.
Packet of fabric swatches
Pic glass (included in packet of fabric swatches)
Scissors for cutting fabric and paper
Recommended Materials:
download and copy dictionary from
www.textileconnexion.com/librarydictionary.asp
Purpose:
A wide range of textile products exist on the market. Textile products are composed of six general
components that, in different compensations, give a textile product its individual characteristics. These
general components are fiber content, yarn structure, fabric construction, color, surface design and finish.
It is important for the student to have a thorough knowledge of these components and how they
work together to affect fabric behavior, along with a knowledge of current textile labeling laws and
requirements related to selection and care of textile products.
Objective:
The course is divided into the following six categories: Fibers, Yarns, Fabrication, Color and Surface
Design, Finishes, and Fabric Behavior. The objective of the course is to give the student background in
each of these components and how they work together in order to make choices in the apparel and interior
design industries.
Grading:
4 written tests @ 50 points each
Laboratory manual 2@ 50 points
Textile Product List @ 25 points
www assignment
200
50
25
20
295 Total points
A maximum of 10 extra credit points will be given to students who participate in the group laboratory
project.
Grade
Percent of total points
A
93%
BA
88%
B
80%
CB
75%
C
DC
D
E
70%
65%
60%
Failing
Criteria for determining the grade for the laboratory manual includes: completeness, correct mounting of
swatches, neat presentation, and timely submission. Manual will be submitted at mid-semester and on the
exam day. The grade will drop one grade for every day late. NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE
ACCEPTED BEYOND ONE WEEK AFTER THE DUE DATE.
Receiving a grade is contingent on the return of all loaned books, materials or on meeting financial
obligations.
The last day to withdraw from classes without academic penalty is 31 October.
Any unexcused absence from an exam will prevent the opportunity to take the exam at a time different
from that scheduled.
You are responsible for making yourself aware of and understanding the policies and procedures in the
Undergraduate Catalog (pp.268-269) or Graduate Catalog (pp. 26-27) that pertain to academic integrity.
These policies include cheating, fabrication, falsification and forgery, multiple submission, plagiarism,
complicity and computer misuse. If there is reason to believe you have been involved in academic
dishonesty, you will be referred to the Office of Student Conduct. You will be given the opportunity to
review the charge(s). If you believe you are not responsible, you will have the opportunity for a hearing.
You should consult with the instructor if you are uncertain about an issue of academic honesty prior to the
submission of an assignment or test.
If you require special accommodations due to a disability, please contact the office of Disabled Student
Resources and Services at 387-2166; http://www.dsrs.wmich.edu.
Helpful Information:
Ask another student to exchange his/her phone number or e-mail address. You can then contact each other
for notes and assignments if either of you misses class. If anything is handed out and you are not here, that
person can take a copy for you. TESTS ARE AN EXCEPTION.
I do not take role. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL THE MATERIAL IN CLASS. If you miss, you
are responsible for catching up. I do not give lectures twice.
COURSE SCHEDULE
(Subject to Change)
DATE
Aug. 30
Sept 1
Sept. 6
TOPIC
Introduction to the course and to the study of textiles;
Textile fiber properties and characteristics;
View Video: “Clothing Fibers”; Complete lab sheet 1
Assignment: Textile Product List
Textile fiber properties and characteristics;
View Video: “Textiles”
Textile Fiber Products Identification Act
Complete lab sheet 2
Fiber classification
Natural cellulosic fibers; view video on cotton
Begin lab sheets 3, 4, and 5
Assignment due: Textile Product List
TEXT CHAPTER
1,2,
and pp. 559-560
2
3
Sept. 8
Natural cellulosic fibers; view video on flax
Protein fibers
3,4
Sept. 13
Protein fibers; View slides on wool and silk
4
Sept. 15
No class. Complete www assignment
Sept. 20
Introduction to Manufactured Fibers; view spinneret on
“Clothing Fibers”
Manufactured cellulosic fibers;
Test Review ; use video, “Textiles (1st half) as review
www assignment due
Sept. 22
TEST I: Fibers (Part 1)
Sept. 27
Manufactured Cellulose & Other Fibers
Complete Lab Sheet 6 in class
Nylon and Aramid Fibers,
Sept. 29
Longitudinal & cross-sectional characteristics of fibers
Complete lab sheet 7 (in class)
Polyester Fibers
Oct. 4
Oct. 6
Acrylic, Modacrylic and Olefin Fibers
Spandex, Saran, Other Fibers
Role Play
Assign Learning game
Learning game: fibers
Test review—questions on lab sheets 3,4, and 5
5,6
6,7
3-12
(reference)
8
9,10, 11, 12
Oct. 11
TEST 2: Fibers (part 2)
LAB MANUALS DUE (1st half)
Oct. 13
Introduction to making fibers into yarns
View Video: “Textiles: New Technology in the Making”
Fiber length
Complete Lab Sheets 8, 9, and 10
Oct 18
Bulky, Textured, Crimped, and Stretch Yarns
Yarn Twist; Yarn Ply; Novelty Yarns
Complete Lab Sheets 11, 12 and 13
Oct. 20
Introduction to Fabrication
Plain Weaves
Begin Lab Sheet 14
View Video: “Understanding Fabrics”
13
13
14
Oct. 25
Twill Weaves
View Video: 2nd half of “Textiles: New Technology in the
Making”
Continue Lab Sheet 14
Oct. 27
Satin Weaves
Minor Weaves
Performance of Weaves
Continue Lab Sheet 14
Test Review
Nov. 1
Test: Yarns, Fabrication
Nov 3
No Class
Nov.8
Knits
Continue Lab Sheet 14
Test Review
Nov. 10
Felts
Non-wovens
Other Fabrication
Complete Lab Sheet 14
View Video “Textiles” (last half)
Nov. 15
Preparation for dyeing and printing; Introduction to
Finishes; View video, “Textiles: New Technology in the
Making” on finishes
Form groups for extra credit activity
Nov. 17
Adding Color
Students meet to complete lab sheets 18-21 and prepare
group reports
15
15,16
16
16,17,18
19
20
Nov. 22
Printing & Design
Finishes
Complete Lab Sheets 15 & 16
Nov 24
Thanksgiving
Nov. 29
Student Reports on Lab Sheets 18-21
Dec. 1
Finishes that affect appearance and performance
Lab sheet 17
Video on finishes
Fabric behavior
Dec. 6
8:00 a.m class: FINAL TEST Tuesday 10:15-12:15
LAB MANUALS DUE (2ND HALF)
Dec. 7
12:30 p.m. class: FINAL TEST Wednesday 2:45-4:45
LAB MANUALS DUE (2ND HALF)
21,22
22,23, 26 (pp. 540-545