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Introduction to Textile and Material Engineering

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Classification of materials; Fibre types and properties; Fabric (nonwoven, knitted, woven) formation techniques; Coloration and finishing; Textile testing and quality control; Sustainability, recycling and circular  economy in textile and fashion industry; New innovations

31.08.2026 11:00 - 14:00 04.09.2026 08:00 - 11:00 07.09.2026 11:00 - 14:00 11.09.2026 08:00 - 11:00 14.09.2026 11:00 - 14:00 18.09.2026 08:00 - 11:00 21.09.2026 11:00 - 14:00 25.09.2026 08:00 - 11:00 28.09.2026 11:00 - 14:00 30.09.2026 08:00 - 10:00 01.10.2026 11:00 - 14:00 02.10.2026 08:00 - 11:00 05.10.2026 11:00 - 14:00 07.10.2026 11:00 - 14:00 08.10.2026 11:00 - 14:00 09.10.2026 08:00 - 11:00 First and second period, Kauppi campus

5 credits = 133 hours contact teaching: 50 hours independent learning: 83 hours

The course forms the basis for textile and material engineering studies and gives grounds for professional development. The course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles of textile engineering, and sustainable practices within the textile industry. After completing the course, the student is able to • understand the basic concepts of textile engineering and polymers • understand the main manufacturing processes for textiles and terminology related to textile manufacturing processes • explore the properties of textile materials (fibers, yarns, and fabrics) • evaluate sustainable and recycling practices in textile and clothing production • evaluate quality of textiles

Lecture slides in Moodle Textile Engineering : An Introduction, edited by Yasir Nawab, Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2016. ProQuest Ebook Central, https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/tampere/detail.action?docID=4595495.

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