Finishing of Textile Materials, Testing and Product SafetyLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

After completing the course, the students are able to:
• perceive the effect of different dyeing and finishing methods on the properties and appearance of fabrics and garments.
• use the key testing methods of clothing textiles and evaluate test results based on standards.
• understand the importance of standardized testing as part of material and product design and manufacturing processes.
• describe factors and standards related to garment care and product safety.

Content

Different methods of industrial dyeing, washing, printing and finishing, equipment used for these and the textile materials they produce. Factors and standards related to garment care, and product and chemical safety. Testing equipment and standardized testing methods. Company visits. Fiber and material testing according to standards and interpreting the results.

Qualifications

Competencies corresponding to the goals of the following courses:
Textile Fibers and Clothing Materials; Circular Economy and Standards in Fashion and Clothing; Textile Technology, Testing and Re-Engineered Fibers.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students have partly reached the goals of the course. They have adequately completed the set assignments.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students have successfully reached the goals of the course. They have successfully completed the set assignments applying learned information.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students have reached the goals of the course to an excellent degree. They have completed the set assignments applying learned information with distinction.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass:
The students have partly reached the goals of the course. They have adequately completed the set assignments.