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December 7, 2024

High School Students
Textile Study Topics

The following topics have been selected to provide teachers with suggestions for program study. Links to videos, the Library and other teaching tools are provided.

GOALS

  • Expand knowledge about fabrics
  • Learn what makes fabrics different
  • Learn more about fabric properties
  • Learn about fabric technology & the future of fabrics
  • Learn about career paths in the textile industry
  • Learn about colleges, universities, trade schools that offer degrees and certifications in textile-related areas.
  • Learn about textile industry Workforce Development Programs that provide internships, apprenticeships, skill training and scholarships

INDEX

TEXTILES - GENERAL

  • TOPIC - FABRICS ARE ALL AROUND US
  • TOPIC - FABRICS FEEL DIFFERENT

 

TEXTILE PROPERTIES

  • TOPIC - TEXTILE FIBER CHARACTERISTICS
  • TOPIC - FABRIC PROPERTIES
  • TOPIC - HOW FABRICS HELP YOU STAY COMFORTABLE IN ANY WEATHER.
    • Cold Weather Fabrics
    • Warm Weather Fabrics
  • TOPIC - SELECT FABRIC PROPERTIES FOR DIFFERENT OCCUPATIONS

 

FABRIC CONSTRUCTION

  • TOPIC - TEXTILE FIBERS
  • TOPIC - HOW AND WHY TEXTILE FIBERS ARE BLENDED
  • TOPIC - YARNS TOPIC - DIFFERENCE BETWEEN KNITTED, WOVEN & NON-WOVEN FABRIC
  • TOPIC - HOW ARE FABRICS DYED TOPIC - HOW ARE FINISHES ADDED TO FABRIC
  • TOPIC - DISCUSS THE PARTS OF VARIOUS APPAREL


TECHNOLOGY

  • TOPIC - DISCUSS HOW TECHNOLOGY IS CHANGING FABRICS


SUSTAINABILITY

  • TOPIC - LEARN SUSTAINABILITY TERMS USED FOR TEXTILE PRODUCTS
  • TOPIC - COMPANY SUSTAINABILITY STORIES
  • TOPIC - OVERVIEW OF SUSTAINABILITY PROBLEM/SOLUTIONS
  • TOPIC - COMMON SUSTAINABLE STANDARDS AND CERTIFICATIONS FOR TEXTILE PRODUCTS

SKILLS

Utilize videos, written & teacher instructions

  • Learn the parts of a sewing machine & surgers
  • How to use a sewing machine
  • Demonstrations/hands on sewing, knitting, weaving, crocheting, quilting, embroidery. Learn intermediate sewing skills: sew a simple garment
  • Sew simple blouse/shirt with set-in sleeves & collar
  • Learn tailoring techniques
  • Basic to intermediate pattern reading
  • Learn basic to intermediate knitting and crocheting
  • Learn to make a hand woven/looped rug

MORE

Invite a Guest Speaker
Guest speaker(s) from the textile industry - either in person or virtual. Discuss topics such as: how textiles are all around us; basics of textile production, future of textiles, sustainability, careers in the textile industry, need for scientists, biologist, chemists, and engineers.

Suggested Field Trips

  • Visit a museum, in-person or online, that’s having an exhibit about textiles
  • Visit a factory, in-person or online, to see how fabric is being made; dyed; how a finish is added and/ or clothing is sewn


OPPORTUNITIES FOR POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, TRADE SCHOOLS
Learn about the colleges, universities, trade schools that offer degrees and certifications in textile-related areas.

Visit Textile Education Programs

 



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