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Module 5 of 20

Fibres, Yarn, Fabric & Textile Technology

The material itself: fibre and yarn behaviour, knitting and weaving, dyeing and finishing, and fabric quality control.

10 lessons · about 4 h 10 min · Beginner to advanced

Practical exercise

Take any fabric swatch and record its structure, estimated GSM, stretch direction and a property you would test before bulk.

Factory case study

Two fabric rolls of the same order shrink differently after wash. Describe the tests, the records and the decision you would make about cutting.

Lessons in this module

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  1. Module 1

    Consumer, Market, Brand & Buyer Management

    Who the product is for, how brands position it and how buyers plan and place the orders a factory receives.

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    8 lessons 3 h 20 minBeginner to advanced
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  2. Module 2

    Fashion Design & Trend Forecasting

    How a season is shaped: design direction, colour and trend work, and how a range is communicated to a supplier.

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    9 lessons 3 h 45 minBeginner to advanced
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  3. Module 3

    Product Development & Technical Design

    Turning a design into a buildable product: tech packs, specifications, construction decisions and product validation.

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    10 lessons 4 h 10 minBeginner to advanced
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  4. Module 4

    Merchandising, Costing & Commercial Management

    Order execution from the commercial side: costing a garment, negotiating, planning materials and holding the critical path.

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    10 lessons 4 h 10 minBeginner to advanced
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  5. Module 5

    Fibres, Yarn, Fabric & Textile Technology

    The material itself: fibre and yarn behaviour, knitting and weaving, dyeing and finishing, and fabric quality control.

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    10 lessons 4 h 10 minBeginner to advanced
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    • Fibre Science — not started

      Covers understanding fibre properties that drive apparel fabric behaviour in an apparel manufacturing and brand context. Guides apparel teams to make defensible Fibre Science decisions with traceable evidence.

    • Yarn Manufacturing and Properties — not started

      Covers understanding yarn manufacturing and properties for apparel fabrics in an apparel manufacturing and brand context. Guides apparel teams to make defensible Yarn Manufacturing and Properties decisions with traceable evidence.

    • Woven Fabric Technology — not started

      Covers selecting and specifying woven fabrics for apparel end uses in an apparel manufacturing and brand context. Guides apparel teams to make defensible Woven Fabric Technology decisions with traceable evidence.

    • Knitted Fabric Technology — not started

      Covers selecting and specifying knitted fabrics for apparel end uses in an apparel manufacturing and brand context. Guides apparel teams to make defensible Knitted Fabric Technology decisions with traceable evidence.

    • Nonwoven and Interlining Technology — not started

      Covers selecting nonwovens and interlinings for apparel construction in an apparel manufacturing and brand context. Guides apparel teams to make defensible Nonwoven and Interlining Technology decisions with traceable evidence.

    • Textile Dyeing and Colouration — not started

      Covers understanding fabric-stage dyeing and colouration for apparel in an apparel manufacturing and brand context. Guides apparel teams to make defensible Textile Dyeing and Colouration decisions with traceable evidence.

    • Textile Finishing — not started

      Covers specifying fabric finishing that supports apparel end-use performance in an apparel manufacturing and brand context. Guides apparel teams to make defensible Textile Finishing decisions with traceable evidence.

    • Fabric Defects and Inspection — not started

      Covers inspecting incoming fabric against apparel defect standards in an apparel manufacturing and brand context. Guides apparel teams to make defensible Fabric Defects and Inspection decisions with traceable evidence.

    • Textile Testing and Performance — not started

      Covers interpreting textile test results for apparel performance decisions in an apparel manufacturing and brand context. Guides apparel teams to make defensible Textile Testing and Performance decisions with traceable evidence.

    • Fabric Selection for End Use — not started

      Covers selecting a fabric that fits a defined apparel end use in an apparel manufacturing and brand context. Guides apparel teams to make defensible Fabric Selection for End Use decisions with traceable evidence.

    • Module 5 assessment
  6. Module 6

    Material Sourcing & Supply Chain

    Choosing and governing suppliers, procuring fabric and trims, and getting material into the factory on time.

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    9 lessons 3 h 45 minBeginner to advanced
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  7. Module 7

    Pattern Engineering, Sampling & Fit

    Pattern construction and grading, the sampling sequence, fit sessions and digital pattern and marker work.

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    11 lessons 4 h 35 minBeginner to advanced
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  8. Module 8

    Production Planning & Industrial Engineering

    Work measurement and SMV, line balancing, capacity and planning, and the improvement methods behind them.

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  9. Module 9

    Cutting Room Technology

    Marker and spreading preparation, cutting execution, bundling and the controls that protect fabric yield.

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    8 lessons 3 h 20 minBeginner to advanced
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  10. Module 10

    Sewing, Construction & Production Management

    Stitch and seam technology, machine selection, line flow, in-process quality and floor-level improvement.

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    14 lessons 5 h 50 minBeginner to advanced
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  11. Module 11

    Printing, Embroidery & Value Addition

    Print, transfer, embroidery and embellishment processes, and how their quality is assured before assembly.

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    8 lessons 3 h 20 minBeginner to advanced
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  12. Module 12

    Washing, Dyeing & Garment Finishing

    Garment wet processing, effect development on denim and other fabrics, and finishing process control.

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    9 lessons 3 h 45 minBeginner to advanced
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  13. Module 13

    Quality Assurance, Quality Control & Laboratory Testing

    Quality systems, inspection and measurement, AQL sampling, laboratory testing and statistical quality control.

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  14. Module 14

    Compliance, Safety, Chemical Management & Sustainability

    Social compliance and occupational safety, chemical and product compliance, environment and climate work, and due diligence.

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  15. Module 15

    Machine Maintenance, Engineering & Factory Utilities

    Maintenance practice, utility systems such as steam, compressed air and water, and energy and reliability work.

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    9 lessons 3 h 45 minBeginner to advanced
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  16. Module 16

    Packing, Warehousing, Logistics & Export Documentation

    Packing and warehouse control, transport and export processes, documentation and delivery performance.

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    8 lessons 3 h 20 minBeginner to advanced
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  17. Module 17

    HR, Finance, Leadership & Factory Management

    People management, factory costing and finance, leadership behaviour and how a factory is actually run day to day.

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    8 lessons 3 h 20 minBeginner to advanced
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  18. Module 18

    Digital Systems, ERP, PLM & Automation

    The systems layer: ERP and PLM, shop-floor data, automation and how digital tools change factory decisions.

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    9 lessons 3 h 45 minBeginner to advanced
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  19. Module 19

    Retail, E-commerce, Returns & Circularity

    What happens after shipment: retail and e-commerce, customer use, returns, repair, resale and recycling.

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    8 lessons 3 h 20 minBeginner to advanced
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  20. Module 20

    Product-Specific Apparel Academies

    Product-by-product practice: how the whole chain changes for denim, knitwear, outerwear, intimates and more.

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    15 lessons 6 h 15 minBeginner to advanced
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