Key words
Study of fibres
Objectives
Theory: every textile product is built out of fibres. The selected fibres have to meet the product requirements which are determined by the way the product will be used. Every type of fibre therefore has its own characteristics and 'cleaning prescriptions'.
The aim of the course is to give students insight into the various fibre types, their characteristics, applications and maintenance. This will allow students to choose the right composition of fibres for a specific purpose, and to design a product which meets users requirements.
This will also allow them to judge on the quality of a specific product, and to identify potential problems.
Practice: students will learn to identify various fibre types and to determine their characteristics by means of microscopic and chemical research procedures.
Topics
Theory:
* characteristics of textile fibres
* natural fibres
* production of chemical fibres
* chemical fibres
Practice:
* the microscope and its functioning
* analysis of natural fibres
* analysis of chemical fibres
* qualitative identification of unknown fibres
* analysis of fibres mix
Prerequisites
No specific prerequisites
Final Objectives
Materials used
- teacher's course
Theory: 180 pages; Exercises: 50 pages
Study costs
Theory course: 5€
Exercise course: 2€
Study guidance
No specific guidance is needed
Teaching Methods
- lectures
- laboratory exercises
Assessment
- Scoring system :
Theory: maximum score: 70 points - oral examination in jan/febr including preparation in writing.
Exercises: maximum score: 50 points - no examination. After each test part, reports are made in groups of two students. They are evaluated together with the student's performances during the exercise session.
Lecturer(s)
Els JANSSENS
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