INTD 1080 - Textile Applications

1. Natural and synthetic fibers
2. Fiber and yarn structure
3. Fabric construction: woven, non-woven, knitted
4. Dyeing, printing and finishing
5. Leather, vinyl and other special feature products
6. Textile care methods
7. Safety and wear testing codes
8. Fabric quality
9. Rugs and carpet
10. Residential textiles
11. Commercial textiles
12. Textile aesthetics, suitability, durability and serviceability
13. Textile applications
14. Fabric portfolio
15. Textile selections to meet client needs

1. define key textile terms.
2. describe safety, environmental and wearability testing, codes, and regulations.
3. select textiles and non-textile products for aesthetic qualities, suitability, durability, and serviceability for specific purposes.
4. create comprehensive fabric portfolio with all samples correctly identified.
5. explain origins/sources of natural and manufactured textile fibers.
6. identify fiber and yarn structure.
7. identify fabric construction.
8. describe functional properties of textiles in terms of construction, ply, yarn twist and thread count.
9. compare aesthetic and functional methods of textile dyeing, printing and finishing.
10. compare non-textile and special feature products (i.e. leather, fur and vinyl products) used for residential and commercial interior design applications.
11. explain appropriate methods to care for and/or renovate textile and non-textile products.
12. correctly identify textiles.
13. select appropriate textiles and fabrics for upholstery, flooring, window treatments, and bedding applications.

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