CHEM-E0200 - Textile Finishing, Lecture, 5.9.2022-23.11.2022

Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Participants in this course will be able to:
Describe the role of important elements in textile finishing
Explain physical/mechanical finishes and their applications
Explain chemical finishes and their applications
Explain how to assess finished fabrics
Describe the environmental aspects of textile finishing

Credits: 5

Schedule: 05.09.2022 - 23.11.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Ali Tehrani Bagha

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    This course aims to educate students about the science and technology of textile finishing for improving the functionality, attractiveness, serviceability, and market value of fabrics. The course covers the basic principles of textile finishing. It involves the application of various mechanical, thermal, and wet finishing processes to impart the desired properties on textiles. The desired properties may include the dimension stability, weight, drape, appearance, softness, and handle of fabrics, as well as any required functional properties such as resistance to creasing, flames, water, oil, dirt, or bacteria. The environmental aspects of textile finishing will be also highlighted.

    The following topics will be covered in this course:
    Introduction to textile finishing
    Preparatory processes including desizing, scouring, carbonization, bleaching, mercerizing, heat setting
    Mechanical finishing treatments including calendering, embossing, raising, stabilization, and steaming
    Chemical finishing treatments including softening, crease-proof, flame/fire retardants, waterproof, anti-soil, anti-insect, anti-static, and anti-microbial
    Standard methods for assessing finished fabrics
    Environmental aspects of textile finishing
    Important regulations and product safety issues related to textile finishing chemicals

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Grading is based on attendance, quizzes, assignments, and exam.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Workload total 135 h, 20 h of contact teaching

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Textile Finishing is one of the four core courses of Minor in Textile Chemistry and Design. The minor is suitable for students pursuing their majors in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, or textile design to complete their primary major with in-depth knowledge of textile chemistry and design.

    Teaching Language : English

    Teaching Period : 2022-2023 No teaching
    2023-2024 No teaching

    A course implementation may be cancelled if the number of students enrolled to the course implementation does not meet the required minimum of five students. In the case of cancelled course implementations, the students enrolled to them must be provided with an alternative way of completing the course or be advised to take some other applicable course.

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