Textile Appreciation
This course guides the learner from the fundamentals of textile fibres to fabric construction.
Course Info
The Textile Appreciation Course give learners the essential tools and knowledge needed to work more effectively.
The learner will walk away with an appreciation of the choices and trade-offs when selecting fabrics – aesthetics, performance, cost, commercial and sustainability levers in order to ensure product performance and compliance.
By providing a finer understanding of the nuances of textile terms, the course will also enable the learner to communicate more efficiently with a broad network of suppliers across geographies, allowing for fewer samples, shorter lead times and lower costs.
Who Is It For?
This course is aimed at professionals involved in garment design, buying, technical, merchandising and quality functions.
It is suitable for anyone involved in textiles who is looking for a greater understanding of textile manufacturing.
This includes from Junior Buying Admin Assistants up to Senior Buyers, Garment Technologists, Designers, Merchandisers involved in cost negotiations.
How Will You Learn?
The online course is self-paced and includes a pre-assessment test, modules of interactive instruction combining a variety of formats such as videos, practical exercises, assignments, and case studies. It concludes on a final assessment.
A glossary will be provided in the introduction which facilitates the understanding of technical terms.The course gives learners opportunities to look at and analyse fabrics up close and in detail. It covers real-life issues and different options to overcome them.
What Will You Learn?
At a new starter / junior level:
1. Gain fabric knowledge and understanding to put everyday tasks into context (such as dealing with submissions), therefore functioning more effectively.
2. Streamline communications with internal colleagues / external suppliers
2. Streamline communications with internal colleagues / external suppliers
At a more senior level:
1. Apply the knowledge gained to interpret and compare different fabric specifications.
2. Understand pricing differences and negotiate more effectively with suppliers.
3. Evaluate different fabric qualities and make more informed decisions.
4. Evaluate new fabric suppliers objectively and systematically on defined criteria.
5. Make informed decisions at each stage of textile manufacturing by understanding the associated impact in terms of sustainability.
2. Understand pricing differences and negotiate more effectively with suppliers.
3. Evaluate different fabric qualities and make more informed decisions.
4. Evaluate new fabric suppliers objectively and systematically on defined criteria.
5. Make informed decisions at each stage of textile manufacturing by understanding the associated impact in terms of sustainability.
What the learners say
"In over 30 years of working in the textile and fashion industry this is the only course I have come across that covers the necessary aspects of fibres, yarns and fabrics in a comprehensive way. It is suitable for people working in the industry who may not have had a textiles training or would like a detailed refresher. The modules are easy to follow yet challenging, testing knowledge and demonstrating practical use. "
DEBORAH SHARPE
Retired Head of Technology
"The content of the Textile Appreciation Course is incredibly complete taking consideration how short it is!
Deborah is quite efficient sharing her knowledge through images, sketches, and videos.
The material on the training is timeless and can be a source of reference for everyone working with textiles.
I have been working with knitwear for many years and I needed a refresh on woven fabrics; the investment was 100% worth it."
PRICILA NEAL
Senior Director
Meet the Instructor
About DS Textile Solutions
The Textile Institute
See what the in-person learners say
This has really helped me understand more about the processes we otherwise don’t see - which is so important - Thanks!
Very interesting and delivered in a way to keep everyone engaged
Really useful, Great that it applies directly to supplier conversations