This seminar guides you through the mechanical-technological textile tests based on the textile production chain:

• Brief introduction to standardisation
• Classification of fibres
• Selected fibre tests
• Classification of yarns
• Selected yarn tests
• Classification of fabrics
• Fabric tests (fabric setting, strength tests, surface tests, bending resistance)
• Presentation of the influencing factors in textile reprocessing with the help of the Sinner's washing circle
• Overview and explanation of textile labelling/care symbols
• Inspection/explanation of the laundry technology available in-house
• Overview of the various drying processes
• Differences in the sample preparation of woven and knitted fabrics for determining the dimensional change
• Independent realisation of a dimensional change (measuring in/carrying out the laundry/measuring) under supervision
• Overview of possible post-treatments of a textile fabric

The seminar includes the teaching of the training content based on the extensive documentation. In addition, the content is further consolidated and expanded by visiting the relevant laboratories.

The most common methods are presented and explained, starting with the fibres through to the testing of fabrics. The meaning of the most important technical terms is also explained. The influence of textile care on the service life and properties of clothing is also discussed. The differences between household and commercial textile reprocessing are briefly outlined and information on proper care is provided.

The seminar provides an overview of the production of textile surfaces with warp knitting machines. Theoretical content is combined with practical work in order to deepen and apply the knowledge in practical work.

The course is designed to impart theoretical knowledge about knitted surfaces and practical work on warp knitting machines. After the course, you will have a comprehensive general knowledge of knitted textile surfaces and their properties and will be able to operate a warp knitting machine.

Main topics:

• General production of knitted fabrics (structure of the stitch, explanation of terms, single and multiple thread technique, overview of warp knitting and knitting machines),
• Practical warp knitting (construction of warp knitting machines, set-up, production of knitted fabrics),
• Knitting elements and their functions,
• Creating bindings, taking into account the binding elements and their influence on properties,
• Pattern gears (chain links, cam discs, electric gears),
• Special features of warp knitting using additional equipment (largely theoretical).
• Right/right, right/left, compound knitting,
• Yarn infeed and other calculations for knitted fabrics,
• Testing of knitted fabrics

The course is designed to impart theoretical knowledge about knitted surfaces and practical work on a flat knitting machine. After the course you will have a comprehensive general knowledge of knitted textile surfaces and will be able to operate both a hand-operated and an electronic flat knitting machine from Stoll.

Main topics:

• Theoretical introduction to the structure of the stitch, types of weave and the operation of a flat knitting machine
• Selecting and preparing yarn material
• Construction and handling of a manual flat knitting machine
• Set-up and operation of an electronic flat knitting machine from Stoll
• Practical work on a hand flat knitting machine based on basic weaves
• Practical work on an electronic flat knitting machine based on basic weaves
• Learning basic practical work, such as needle change, machine settings and carriage assembly
• Familiarisation with the basic functions of the M1plus
• Creating your own knitted weave using the M1plus
• Evaluation of the knitted fabric and error analysis

This seminar is aimed at anyone whose work is related to the finishing of textiles. Participants will gain an overview of this important specialist area and the main finishing stages and processes. New digital functionalisation technologies and relevant additive manufacturing processes, such as "3D printing" on textiles, will also be discussed. In addition, the various techniques for composite production and the associated areas of application as well as their advantages and disadvantages will be presented.

Participants are also familiarised with the safety-relevant aspects of textile finishing and are introduced to ecologically safe textile auxiliaries and modern, energy-efficient processes.

The two-day event is split into a theoretical and an extensive practical part.

Main topics:

• Basic terminology
• Safety-relevant contexts in textile finishing
• Introduction, definitions of terms
• Finishing: dry/wet, pre- and post-treatment
• Colouring processes: Dyeing, printing
• Finishing and coating: property improvement, functionalisation
• Composite production: lamination, laminating
• Ecology