MSc Textile Technology (Technical Textiles)

This programme unit draws on the expertise of several members of staff, to provide a wide range of topics in essential textile manufacturing technologies. 

The programme unit aims to: develop a working knowledge of the essential textile manufacturing techniques; explain the basic textile production process calculations; explain the essential product performance parameters; explain the relationship between the performance of textile products and the production techniques used.

A greater depth of the learning outcomes will be covered in the following sections:

Knowledge and understanding

Intellectual skills

Practical skills

Transferable skills and personal qualities

a.       Demonstrate understanding of the principles behind yarn and fabric production processes and show an appreciation of the fundamental principles of spinning, weaving, knitting, finishing and colouration technologies.

b.       Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of woven and knitting fabric structures and their relation to the product specifications and fabric mechanical properties

c.       Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between the performance of textile products and the production techniques used.

a.       Demonstrate skills to plan and evaluate textile processes;

b.       Demonstrate skills necessary to analyse and draw conclusions from textile process parameters.

c.       Communicate effectively the interpretation of, and conclusions to be drawn from the analysis of textile process parameters.

a.       Write cogent reports based on experimental results.

a.       Work independently and demonstrate effective time management skills;

b.       Show an ability to communicate effectively;

c.       Show the ability to solve problems.

Feedback given verbally and written.

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