Fibres & Fabrics

  • Level: Intermediate
  • E-learning: 1 hour
  • Glossary: Searchable 
  • Quiz: Multiple choice
  • Certificate: Digital
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Course overview

An in-depth understanding of fibres, yarns, knitted and woven fabric construction, as well as an awareness of dyeing, finishing and printing methods is essential for anyone working in buying or product development in fashion or homeware. This online course together with an interactive glossary will develop your overall knowledge allowing you to be more confident when dealing with suppliers.

In this course, you will learn:
  • How to classify a fibre, yarn, fabric and textile
  • How fibres are created and the process of creating yarns
  • How knitted and woven fabrics are created
  • How dyeing, finishing and printing affects the resultant properties of the fabric

Modules in more detail

  1. Introduction to Fibres & Fabrics – a brief history of the development of knitting, spinning and weaving and a definition of what constitutes a fibre, fabric, yarn or textile
  2. The Process of Creating Fibres  – a look the process of producing natural, synthetic and semi-synthetic fibres
  3. Fabric Construction  – a guide to understanding some of the technical aspects of both knitted and woven fabrics
  4. Dyeing, Finishing & Printing  –  an understanding of the various methods of dyeing.  How finishes affect handle and performance and a look at different printing techniques and the end results
  5. Glossary  –  an interactive, searchable, pictoral glossary detailing properties, characteristics and end uses to help you grow your knowledge of fibres and fabrics

Who is this course for?

This course would benefit junior members of the buying team working in a fashion/homeware area, who would like to develop their fabric & textile knowledge.

It is also useful for experienced buyers who have moved from an non fashion/home textiles area.

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