Overview

The identification of different textiles and the application of fabric to garment design are intrinsic to a career in fashion design and product development. In this topic students expand their study of fabric construction. Weave and knit constructions will be further examined, and elements such as lace making, computer jacquards, … For more content click the Read More button below. Other areas, such as dying and printing, and sustainable practice, and the development, showcase and marketing of fabrics, and testing and labelling guidelines will also be covered.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Provide students with the experience and confidence to experiment with practical applications relating to fabric and garments
  • Expand students' textile vocabulary, and their ability to communicate more effectively on the subject matter
  • Enable students to discover an appreciation for textile as the main raw material used in the development of fashion product
  • Allow students to develop technical knowledge of fabric will enhance students' abilities as fashion designers

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Apply an increased knowledge of fabric construction, composition and the range of specific fabrics available for use in the development of fashion and costume products
2.
Apply knowledge of fabric quality testing and garment labelling in relation to ISO and Australian standards
3.
Apply knowledge of different fabric colourisation techniques such as dyeing, screen printing, digital printing (and others)
4.
Critically evaluate environmental issues associated with fabric production and new sustainable practices in textile and garment development
5.
Apply knowledge of the main machinery used in different textile construction (including circular knitting, flat bed knitting, fully fashioned knitting, lace making, wovens, jacquards, screen prints, digital prints, rotary printing)
6.
Evaluate the main global textile trade fairs
7.
Apply knowledge of technically advanced specialty textiles and their application in the garment industry

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