This course is a must for anyone working with dyed and finished fabrics. In this session you will learn the basic concepts of textile wet processing which include preparation, dyeing, printing and finishing with emphasis on the interrelationships of fabric styles and wet processing steps. Specifically, you will focus on various processing sequences, details the causes and solutions to many common finished fabric problems and the requirements for quality fabrics.

Price:

• $1295 per person
• $1195 for additional registrants from same company

What you will learn:

• Natural and synthetic fiber properties
• Fabric preparation:  key process to consistent dyeing and finishing
• Importance of color and factors that affect fabric shade
• Dyestuffs used for natural and man-made fibers:  procedures used and properties that can be expected
• How to dye blends (polyester/cotton, cotton/wool, etc.)
• Fabric printing techniques
• Chemical and mechanical finishing processes and techniques
• Fabric evaluation and testing
• Root causes and problem solving methods for common dyeing issues, such as shade repeatibility and dye levelness
• Dye procedure optimization