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Diploma in Textile Finishing
Learn the basics of Textile Finishing with this introductory course for beginners.
Description
This free diploma course will begin by introducing you to the purpose of the textile finishing. You will learn about the wrinkle-resistant finish, how it is applied and evaluated. You will also be able to explain the importance of crosslinking agents and why it is crucial to control formaldehyde release and its impact on people and the environment.
Next, a tutorial will take you through the different types of stiff and soft finishes and where they are used in our daily life. After that, you will gain an understanding of flame-resistant and fire retardant finishing as this may save property and people’s life in a moment of danger. Next, you will learn how to treat wool and synthetics fabrics as their nature is quite different from cotton. These special finishes are wool setting, mothproofing of wool, biopolishing and antistatic finish. Finally, you will learn about liquor application and waste heat recovery which are vital processes for any textile manufacturing.
By the end of the course, you will have a strong understanding of the basics of the textile finishing. This course will help you discover a career in the booming textile industry or just ignite a passion to work with textiles as a hobby. This course is suitable for beginners mostly but anyone with advanced knowledge will find the information available here interesting.
Start Course NowModules
Introduction to Textile Finishing and Wrinkle Resistant Finishing
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Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to Finishing
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Wrinkle Resistant Finishing
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Wrinkle Resistant Finishing Continuation
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Lesson Summary
Wrinkle Resistant Finish, Catalysis and Catalysts
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Learning Outcomes
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Wrinkle Resistant Finish: Performance Characteristics
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Catalysis and Catalysts
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Lesson Summary
Other Crosslinking and Non-nitrogenous Agents
Control of Formaldehyde Release, Stiff and Soft Finishing
Soft Finishing and Emulsion Softeners
Water Proofing and Water Repellency
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Learning Outcomes
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Water Proofing and Water Repellency
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Water Repellency
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Continuation of Water Repellency
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Lesson Summary
First Assessment
Waterproof Breathable Textiles, Soil Repellency and Soil Release
Soil Release, Fire Retardant Finishing and Chemistry of Flame Retardants
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Learning Outcomes
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Soil Release Finishing
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Fire Retardant Finishing
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Chemistry of Flame Retardants
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Lesson Summary
Flame Retardants, Evaluation of Fire Retardancy and Antimicrobial Finishing
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Learning Outcomes
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Flame Retardants and Evaluation of Fire Retardancy
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Antimicrobial Finishing
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Lesson Summary
Wool Finishing and Shrink Resistant Wool
Wool Setting, Mothproofing of Wool and Biopolishing
Finishing of Synthetics, Low Liquor Application, Waste Heat Recovery and Finishing Machines
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Learning Outcomes
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Finishing of Synthetics
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Finishing of Synthetics: Antistatic Finish
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Low Liquor Application
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Waste Heat Recovery
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Principles of Some Finishing Machines
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Lesson Summary
Second Assessment
Course assessment
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this free diploma course you will be able to:
- Define the need for textile finishing.
- Explain how a wrinkle-resistant finish is formed, applied and evaluated.
- List various crosslinking agents and discuss how to control formaldehyde release.
- Define the principle and process to stiff or soft the fabric.
- Describe the characteristics of waterproof and soil repellent finishes.
- Discuss the chemistry and the process of fire retardancy.
- List finishing treatments that are special for wool and synthetic fabrics.
- Explain how textile finishing can be more environmentally friendly.
Certification
All Alison courses are free to enrol, study and complete. To successfully complete this Diploma course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment. Once you have completed this Diploma course, you have the option to acquire an official Diploma, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world. Your Alison Diploma is:
Ideal for sharing with potential employers - include it in your CV, professional social media profiles and job applications
An indication of your commitment to continuously learn, upskill and achieve high results
An incentive for you to continue empowering yourself through lifelong learning
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