Ecological Effectiveness of Textile Materials and ProductsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

After completing the course, the students are able to:
• assess the coherence between economic efficiency and material efficiency of production in terms of sustainable development.
• explain the importance of different sustainability, ethical and environmental standards.

Content

Environmental load and life cycle analysis of textile fibers, materials and products. Calculation and monitoring of the product's carbon and water footprint and chemical load from the perspective of both the company and the consumer. Environmental standards and certifications for textile materials.

Qualifications

Competencies corresponding to the goals of the following Fashion and Clothing module:
Clothing Materials and Responsibility.

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.