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T03

Fabrics

Fabrics: 5 courses and 26 lessons on ATMA. Every lesson is free to read, with an Excel template for each course.

T03-C01 Woven Fabric Construction

  1. What weaving is and how it differs from knitting
  2. The three basic weaves: plain, twill and satin, and how they look and behave
  3. Reading a woven fabric's construction: ends per inch, picks per inch and fabric width
  4. Warp and weft: which yarns go which way and why it matters for strength and stretch
  5. Choosing a woven fabric construction for a given product

T03-C02 Knitted Fabric Construction

  1. What knitting is and how it differs from weaving
  2. Weft knits vs warp knits: single jersey, rib, interlock and other common structures
  3. Reading a knitted fabric's construction: gauge, stitch length and GSM
  4. Why knitted fabrics stretch and how that changes garment fit and pattern
  5. Choosing a knitted fabric construction for a given product

T03-C03 Fabric Calculations

  1. Calculating fabric consumption per garment from pattern and marker
  2. GSM and fabric weight: converting between grams per square metre and ounces per square yard
  3. Calculating fabric width usable after selvedge and shrinkage allowance
  4. Calculating total fabric required for an order from consumption and quantity
  5. Calculating fabric cost from price per kilogram or metre and consumption
  6. Putting it together: a full fabric requirement and cost calculation for an order

T03-C04 Denim, Performance and Specialty Fabrics

  1. What makes denim different: twill weave, indigo dye and weight
  2. Performance fabrics: stretch, moisture-wicking and other added functions
  3. Specialty fabrics: coated, laminated and technical fabrics
  4. Matching a fabric type to a product's performance requirements
  5. Deciding between a standard, performance or specialty fabric for a given brief

T03-C05 Fabric Evaluation and Supporting Materials

  1. How fabric quality is inspected on arrival: six checks, each pass or fail on its own
  2. Common fabric faults and how they are scored
  3. Interlining, lining and other supporting materials and what each is for
  4. Reading a fabric test report and what to check before accepting a lot
  5. Building a fabric-inspection checklist for an incoming shipment

Every lesson is free to read.

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