Study textiles and the textile industry with an emphasis on natural
and synthetic fiber classifications, color applications, and weave
classifications in this hands-on course. Develop a basic understanding
of the common uses of specific textiles in the fashion industry
(apparel fabrics, linings, interfacings, etc.). Produce a swatch
reference book. Learn about textile care, discerning fabric quality,
textile trends and trend forecasting. Additional attention will be
given to new advancements in textiles including the inclusion of
nanotechnology in fabrics, the challenges of fabric recycling, and the
ecological impact of the textile industry. Text: Fabric Science Swatch
Kit, 10th Edition. Allen C. Cohen, Ingrid Johnson, and Joseph J.
Pizzuto. New York: Fairchild Books, Inc., 2011. ISBN: 978-56367-858-5.
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