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: 03.09.2024 - 12.11.2024
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
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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
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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
Study Material
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Textbooks:
A.K.R. Choudhury, Principles of Textile Finishing, Elsevier, 1st. edition, 2017
Substitutes for Courses
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Prerequisites
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SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
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Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I - II
2025-2026 Autumn I - II