Teaching

Design and development of various woven textile products including their component properties, performance, requirements, structures, and methods of production. The primary objective of the course is to introduce students to various woven textile products, including those used in automotives, agriculture, construction, ETC. and stimulate understanding of their structure, performance requirements, and relevant manufacturing principles including braiding.

Standards, principles and effects of test conditions in measuring basic physical, mechanical and aesthetic properties of textile materials. Design of tests and interpretation of test results in relation to end-use performance, product development, process control, research and development, setting specifications and other requirements.

Performance requirements of various technical textiles. Underlying principles of design and manufacturing of fibrous structures to meet specific needs in mechanical and other behaviors.