Textile Materials, Structures and Fibre Identification (5 cr)

Objective

- The student will know the classification of natural and synthetic fibres, composition and properties.
- The student will be able to identify both natural and synthetic fibres using different fibre identification methods.
- The student will understand the degradation process of textile materials and its causes, and she/he will be able to identify a degraded textile.
- The student will know methods designed for testing properties of textile materials.
- The student will know different thread, textile and fabric structures, and she/he will know how they are manufactured.
- The student will be able to identify and name different weave structures.
- The student will know how different textiles behave and she/he will understand how the manufacturing technique may affect the chosen conservation method.
- The student will know dating methods designed for textiles.
- The student will know the life cycle thinking of textiles and its importance in sustainable development.

Content

- Textile fibres, their properties and morphology
- Fibre identification using microscopes, combustion tests, solubility tests and dyeing tests
- Basics of textile chemistry applied to textile conservation
- Degradation of textiles and the factors affecting it
- Identification of degradation of textiles
- Testing the properties of textile materials
- Yarns, fabrics and weave structures and the most important weave structures
- Textile structures, properties, manufacturing techniques and finishes
- Effect of manufacturing technique on conservation
- Textile life cycle and sustainable development

Location and time

Contact teaching will be at the Arabia Campus, Hämeentie 135 D.

Materials

Will be given before the course start.

Teaching methods

Lecture, contact teaching, problem based learning, assignments, guided assignments, individual tutoring, independent work with literature.

Completion alternatives

No option.

Student workload

The weekly working hours of a student is 1,5 cr which is equivalent to 40 hours of studies. 40 hours is formed from approx. 18 hours of contact studies with a lecturer. The remaining hours is spent by independent literature survey or practical work. 1 credit (cr) is equivalent to 27 hours (h).

Further information

Attendance requirement.
During the study module the student should read up on the given literature together with practical work.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has a lot of absences from the teaching sessions. Activity during the teaching sessions and learning assignments is unsatisfactory. The student should improve her/his group working skills. The student can grasp the basic ideas of the subject, but the problem solving is limited and ability to apply theory to a practical work require development. The student does not work independently and there is a lot of need for teacher’s further guidance. The student has not given a requisite amount of attention for the subject and the learning result is fragmented. The student needs to develop her/his skills and knowledge in many areas.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has taken part to all teaching sessions and learning assignments and the activity during the course is good. The student acts flexibly as a group member. Work progresses consistently during the study period. The student understands the basic ideas of the course and can apply theoretical studies in practical work. The student understands the importance of the things to be learned for the professional field and the related cause and effect relationships. The student’s work has been sufficiently independent, but there is still need for guidance. The student manages the set of tasks and has achieved a good level at her/his skills and knowledge.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The course objectives have been achieved in a competent manner. The student has participated actively and constructively in the teaching and learning assignments. The student has acted as group member encouragingly and strengthening teamwork. The student understands the things taught in the course commendably and can apply what she/he has learned in accordance with the requirements of her/his professional field. The student understands and knows to anticipate the cause-and-effect relationships of the activities related to the matters to her/his professional field. The student’s work has been sufficiently independent. The student masters the whole subject both in theory and practice. The student has achieved an excellent level in her/his skills and knowledge.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has a lot of absences from the teaching sessions. Activity during the teaching sessions and learning assignments is unsatisfactory. The student should improve her/his group working skills. The student can grasp the basic ideas of the subject, but the problem solving is limited and ability to apply theory to a practical work require development. The student does not work independently and there is a lot of need for teacher’s further guidance. The student has not given a requisite amount of attention for the subject and the learning result is fragmented. The student needs to develop her/his skills and knowledge in many areas.

Assessment methods and criteria

Learning assignment 60 %, continuous assessment 40 %.
Assessment is based on continuous assessment of a student, attendance, practical conservation work and written conservation report and their assessment.

Further information

The course is implemented as a project-based learning. The starting point is learning through practical work. Student her-/himself has a role as an investigative learner.

Objective

- The student will know the classification of natural and synthetic fibres, composition and properties.
- The student will be able to identify both natural and synthetic fibres using different fibre identification methods.
- The student will understand the degradation process of textile materials and its causes, and she/he will be able to identify a degraded textile.
- The student will know methods designed for testing properties of textile materials.
- The student will know different thread, textile and fabric structures, and she/he will know how they are manufactured.
- The student will be able to identify and name different weave structures.
- The student will know how different textiles behave and she/he will understand how the manufacturing technique may affect the chosen conservation method.
- The student will know dating methods designed for textiles.
- The student will know the life cycle thinking of textiles and its importance in sustainable development.

Content

- Textile fibres, their properties and morphology
- Fibre identification using microscopes, combustion tests, solubility tests and dyeing tests
- Basics of textile chemistry applied to textile conservation
- Degradation of textiles and the factors affecting it
- Identification of degradation of textiles
- Testing the properties of textile materials
- Yarns, fabrics and weave structures and the most important weave structures
- Textile structures, properties, manufacturing techniques and finishes
- Effect of manufacturing technique on conservation
- Textile life cycle and sustainable development

Further information

The course is implemented as a project-based learning. The starting point is learning through practical work. Student her-/himself has a role as an investigative learner.