Online training

22/10/2008

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colourists (AATCC) and the Textile Education Department of the College of Textiles at North Carolina State University have partnered to offer eLearning to people involved in all facets of the textile supply chain. The online course, Textile Fundamentals, provides a comprehensive, in-depth study of textile processing from fibres to finishing.

This state-of-the-art online learning experience includes animation and videos which participants can access from the their work or home computer.

Current modules include: fundamentals of fibres, spun yarn manufacturing, warp preparation, weft knitting, weaving fundamentals, nonwovens, fabric preparation, colour and colour properties, and dyestuffs and applications. Modules focusing on chemical and mechanical finishing, warp knitting, printing, and texturing will soon be available as well.

There is a fee for each module but AATCC members receive a discount.