TTK University of Applied Sciences
Subject 'Textile Science'Name in Estonian: Materjaliõpetus
General descriptionStudents obtain knowledge about clothing material (fibers, woven and knitted fabrics, nonwovens etc.) classification, structure, properties; assortment, characteristics and commercial names of fabrics; assortment of accessories, trimmings and other auxiliary materials.
General aimTo provide knowledge about clothing materials classification, structure, and properties; to know the principles of materials selection in respect to concrete model; to provide recommendations for technological processes of clothing and textile manufacture.
AimOn completion of the course the students should know clothing materials classification, structure and properties; to know assortment, characteristics and commercial names of fabrics; to know the assortment and characteristics of knitted materials and nonwovens fabrics, accessories and other auxiliary materials; to characterize investigated fabrics and to formulate conclusions; to evaluate the influence of structure and properties of investigated fabrics on their behaviour during manufacture and wear; to evaluate the quality of clothing materials; to present recommendations for clothing manufacture as well as to obtain the communication skills.
Form descriptionThe knowledge concerning composition, classification, nomenclature of clothing materials is provided during the lectures and individual work using visual demonstration aids and investigating real clothing materials. The abilities to recognize and to characterize clothing materials are trained during laboratory work. The level of obtained abilities is evaluated in the process of making reports for laboratory works. The level of knowledge is evaluated at an examination.
Is taught in following curricula2012: RR 2011: RR 2010: RR 2009: RR 2008: RR 2007: RR
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