12. Summary of the contents of the seven modules

 

Advanced knitting technologies

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The advanced knitting technologies module presents the technical potential of the electronic flat knitting machines, their systems of computer assisted design and the possibility of producing tridimensional knitting products.

Virtual prototyping of garments, 3D scanning, clothing for people with special needs

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The virtual prototyping module aims to describe the 3D scanning devices for being able to manufacture garments for persons with disabilities. A virtual model for garments is studied, offering the possibility to simulate the behaviour while wearing the customized garments.

 

New methods for testing textile materials

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The textile testing module presents some of the main tests performed on textile materials: thermoregulatory properties (thermal and water-vapour resistance, air permeability), measurements by means of a manikin, colourfastness tests, microbiology tests etc.

 

Standardization of textile testing

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The standardization module presents the classifications of standards, the organization of the standardization process, the standards development methodology, the testing standards in the textile industry, the standards and the legislation, the standards and the environmental issues and the standards as business support.

 

Sustainability of textiles

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The sustainability module deals with three components: methods for reducing the impact on the environment in textile enterprises, life cycle assessment calculations for quantifying the impact on the environment and eco-labels for certifying textile products with eco-friendly character and / or eco-friendly producing method.

 

Entrepreneurship

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The entrepreneurship module aims to motivate young people to start a new business in the textile field. Some of the main topics of the module are: entrepreneur profile, business plan, organizational knowledge management, sustainable development and women entrepreneurship.

 

Innovation management in the textile field

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The module on innovation management has four main pillars: the innovation management in the knowledge economy, the management of intellectual property, the technology transfer and the assessment of the innovation capability of a company in the textile-clothing field.