Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The student shows understanding of different textile raw materials and fibres, their physical, chemical and biological properties. The student knows the properties of textile fibres as a fibre and a finished textile and can describe the structure of textile fibres. The student can choose appropiate fibres for different uses and give the reasons for the choice. The student is able to solve problems related to the selection of fibre materials.

Content (course unit)

The course aims to provide the participants with basic knowledge about different textile fibres
- Grouping of textile fibres
- Fibre structures and properties, the most common physical, chemical and biological characteristics of textile fibres.
- Manufacturing processes of textile fibres
- The use of fibres and the characteristics of the end products.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Knowing
The student is able to identify different fibres and their end uses and their properties. The student is able to name the main stages of different fibre manufacturing processes.
Making
The student is able to solve simple problems that are comparable to the tasks covered in the course.
Being
The student takes responsibility for his or her own performance.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Knowing
The student is able to explain the manufacturing processes of different fibres and is able to reasonably select fibres for different end uses.
Acting:
The student is able to apply his / her knowledge and perform basic and more demanding tasks.
Being
The student takes responsibility for his / her performance and commits not only to his / her own activities but also to the activities of the group.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Knowing:
The student has a comprehensive understanding of fibres and their manufacturing processes and end uses.
Acting:
The student is able to solve challenging and applied tasks. The student is able to look for different solution options and justify his / her choice.
Being:
The student is able to cooperate responsibly, flexibly and constructively.

Location and time

Period 3
On site in Kauppi campus

Exam schedules

The final assignment and re-sit assignments dates and times are given in Moodle.

Assessment methods and criteria

Final assignment (exam): max. 80% (0-80%)
Exercise report: max. 20% (0-20%)
Presentations: 2 x 5 % = 10% (0, 5, or 10%)
Company visit 10% (0 or 10%)

Final grade:
1 = 40-51%
2 = 52-63%
3 = 64-75%
4 = 76-87%
5 = 88-100%

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures, discussions, presentations, exercises, factory visits, final assignment

Learning materials

- Lecture notes
- Hatch, K. L. (1993) Textile science. Minneapolis/Saint Paul: West Pub.
- Mather, Robert R. Wardman, Roger H.. (2015). Chemistry of Textile Fibres (2nd Edition). Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
- Textile Exchange (2023). Materials Market Report
Additional reading:
- Mistra Future Fashion (2019). The Fibre Bible Part 1: Possible Sustainable Fibers on the Market
- Mistra Future Fashion (2019) The Fibre Bible Part 2: Environmental Impact of Textile Fibers
- Markova, Ivana. Textile Fiber Microscopy : A Practical Approach, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2019
- Eichhorn, S. J. Hearle, J.W.S. Jaffe, M. Kikutani, T.. (2009). Handbook of Textile Fibre Structure, Volume 1 - Fundamentals and Manufactured Polymer Fibres
- Eichhorn, S.J. Hearle, J.W.S. Jaffe, M. Kikutani, T.. (2009). Handbook of Textile Fibre Structure, Volume 2 - Natural, Regenerated, Inorganic and Specialist Fibres
- Kozlowski, Ryszard M. Mackiewicz-Talarczyk, Maria. (2020). Handbook of Natural Fibres, Volume 1 - Types, Properties and Factors Affecting Breeding and Cultivation (2nd Edition). Elsevier.
- Kozlowski, Ryszard M. Mackiewicz-Talarczyk, Maria. (2020). Handbook of Natural Fibres, Volume 2 - Processing and Applications (2nd Edition). Elsevier.

Student workload

Total 5 credits, 133 h
Contact teaching 50 h
- lectures (including discussions, presentations etc.) 35 h
- exercises 8 h
- factory visit(s) 7 h
Weekly independent studying (reading lecture materials) 14 h
Preparing presentations and reports 4 x 8 h: 32 h
Preparing for the final assignment and final assignment 37 h

Content scheduling

- Classification of textile fibres
- Fibre structures and properties, the most common physical, chemical and biological characteristics of textile fibres (natural fibres, man-made fibres, leather, down)
Manufacturing processes of textile fibres (processing of natural fibers from field to fibres, man-made fibre spinning processes)
- The use of fibres and the characteristics of the end products.

Practical training and working life cooperation

Company visits

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

The student get less than 40% of total points altogether from the exam, exercise report, presentations, and company visit(s).

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Knowing: The student is able to identify different fibres and their end uses and their properties. The student is able to name the main stages of different fibre manufacturing processes.
Acting: The student is able to solve simple problems that are comparable to the tasks covered in the course.
Being: The student takes responsibility for his or her own performance.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Knowing: The student is able to explain the manufacturing processes of different fibres, structure-property relationship, and is able to reasonably select fibres for different end uses.
Acting: The student is able to apply his / her knowledge and perform basic and more demanding tasks.
Being: The student takes responsibility for his / her performance and commits not only to his / her own activities but also to the activities of the group.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Knowing: The student has a comprehensive understanding of fibres, structure-property relationship, and their manufacturing processes and end uses.
Acting: The student is able to solve challenging and applied tasks. The student is able to look for different solution options and justify his / her choice.
Being: The student is able to cooperate responsibly, flexibly and constructively.