Ecological Effectiveness of Textile Materials and Products (5 ECTS)

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.

Location and time

Arabian kampus, Hämeentie 135D
AR336 (Materiaalistudio)
22.10.-10.12.2025

Materials

The learning materials will be delivered through course site. They consist of standards and publications related to the topic.

Teaching methods

Lectures, reading group, course assigment in pairs and individual learning assignments.

Employer connections

A visit related to the topic, TBA

Exam schedules

No exam.

International connections

This course is taught in two languages, Finnish and English. There is an English version of all texts and assignments.

Completion alternatives

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Student workload

5 ects = 135 hours of work, consisting of:
Lectures 46,5 h
Reading 48,5 h
Course assignments 40 h

Content scheduling

Course program will be available through the course site (Oma)

Further information

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Evaluation scale

0-5

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

Activity during lectures: taking part in discussion 20%
Course work in pairs (20%)
Individual course assignments 60%

Qualifications

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