ISMAT 27477

Materials, Colours and Processes

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  This curricular unit focuses on textile raw materials, specifically addressing fibres and textiles (woven and knitted fabrics), as well as trims and other materials used in garment construction. It also covers the fashion industry and sourcing. Its focus on the fields of textile materials and the industry makes this course unit highly relevant, as it is here that students will acquire knowledge about the materials used in clothing. Since textiles (woven and knitted fabrics) are the main component of clothing, it is crucial to understand how and where they can be used. An overview of the industry-including its operations, equipment, and processes will complement students' understanding of the process, from fibre selection to the final product. The course will also cover new materials within the field of biomaterials, as well as their potential applications and added value. Colour as an element of design and fashion is also approached.
• ProgramaProgramme

  1 Introduction to the fashion industry 1.1 Textile and clothing industry 1.2 Fashion brands and sourcing 1.3 Statistical data 2. Textile fibers: characteristics, properties and applications 2.1 Natural 2.2 Artificial 2.3 Synthetic 2.4 High performance and functional 2.5 Sustainable and circular 3. Yarns 3.1 Types, characteristics, properties and applications 3.2 Blended and fancy yarns 3.3 Blending and fiber identification 4. Knitwear: characteristics, properties and applications 4.1 Weft, fully fashion and wholegarment 4.2 Circular and seamless 4.3 Web 4.4 Functional 4.5 Design: yarns, structured, jacquard, intarsia 5. Fabrics: characteristics, properties and applications 6. Textile finishing 7. Clothing 7.1 Types, characteristics, properties 7.2 Design: fabrics, knits, shapes 8. Trims and internal construction materials 9. Dyeing, finishing and printing 10. Coulour and fashion 11. Biomaterials  
• ObjectivosObjectives

  Understand and be able to describe the various types of knitted fabrics and identify their main applications and the technologies associated with the production process. Understand and be able to describe the various types of woven fabrics and identify their main applications and the technologies associated with the production process. Understand the various types of garments and be able to characterize them according to their fields of application and identify the technologies associated with the production process. Recognize the importance of materials and technologies in fashion design. Understand color as an element of fashion. Understand biomaterials and their applications.
• BibliografiaBibliography

  Baugh, G. (2018). The Fashion Designer's Textile Directory, Thames & Hudson Bubonia, J. E. (2019). Apparel Production Terms and Processes, Fairchild Books Cadigan, E. (2014). Sourcing and Selecting Textiles for Fashion: Sourcing and Selection, Fairchild Books Fashionary Team. (2017). Fashionpedia. The Visual Dictionary of Fashion Design, Fashionary International Ltd Fashionary Team. (2020). Textilpedia. Fashionary International Ltd Fletcher, K. (2014). Sustainable Fashion and Textiles, Design Journeys, Taylor & Francis Ltd. Ginsberg, A. D., Calvert, J., Schyfter, P., Elfick, A., & Endy, D. (2014). Synthetic aesthetics: Investigating synthetic biology's designs on nature. The MIT Press. Hallett, C. & Johnston, A. (2018). Fabric for Fashion: The Complete Guide: Natural and Man-made Fibres, Publisher Laurence King Publishing Myers, W. (2018). Bio design: Nature, science, creativity (Ed. rev. e ampliada). Thames & Hudson.
• MetodologiaMethodology

  The teaching methodology includes lectures by the teacher and practical work. It is active and cooperative, encouraging reflection and focusing on the student's acquisition of concepts, problem-solving and research. The teaching/learning activities are part of the theoretical-practical classes, using audiovisual aids and also practical exemplifications.  
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  5
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não