TXE 753 Advanced Nonwovens

Nonwovens have a vast range of physical properties and end use applications with an exceptionally high performance to price ratio.  Such remarkable characteristics are possible due to the range of fiber type, web forming methods, bonding methods, and finishing methods available.  This course is intended to give a broad range of knowledge in nonwovens manufacturing methods, end use applications, and consumption.  This will be accomplished by lecture, laboratory experiments, literature searches, research, statistical comparisons, and modeling.

TXE 613 Characterization of Fibrous Materials

Topics will include chemical nature and structure; mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties; viscoelastic properties, use of instrumentation with computer controlled data acquisition; IR, RAMAN, and molecular spectoscopies, SEM; and creep/stress relaxation.  The physical and mechanical testing of fibers, yarns, and fabrics are studied, along with the static and dynamic load response of textiles.

TEXT 101 Survey of the Textile Industry

Introduction to the language and process flow of fibers through finished products.  Topics include fiber classification, formation, and variants; spun and filament yarn processing, numbering systems, texturing and novelty yarns; woven, knit, and nonwoven fabric formation, processing equipment and basic design elements; printing, dyeing, and finishing processes; product evaluation; as ell as government legislation related to textiles.

TEXT 201 Textile Production I

This course will focus on the following performance properties of textiles: strength, elongation, thermo-physiological comfort, sensorial comfort, body movement, aesthetic qualities, appearance, maintenance properties, and health/safety/protection properties.  The process of achieving desired fabric properties through the use of appropriate fiber, yarn, and fabric production technology will be analyzed through theoretical studies and production laboratory exercises.

TEXT 321 Nonwovens

The methods of web formation, bonding, end use, and market potential for nonwovens are investigated.  In the laboratory dry laid and wet laid nonwovens are manufactured and later evaluated in the testing laboratory for their unique characteristics.

TEXT 335 Nonwovens Fabrication and Design

Experimentation in the methods of nonwoven web formation, bonding, end use, and expanded market potential for nonwovens are investigated.  In the design studio, students will conduct market research while concurrently developing design concepts through hands-on laboratory experience.  Each student will create a collection of samples with a specified intention exercising knowledge of fiber and fabrication properties, aesthetic qualities, and performance characteristics.