CottonWorks™ Events

This workshop covers the components and requirements for making leggings, shapewear, and other close fitting seamless garments from cotton. From the fiber properties required to spin fine yarns, to warp and weft knitting, attendees will gain insight on how these products are made as well as industry and consumer trends in these high-growth markets.    Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.

This workshop covers techniques to produce stretch in fabrics across a variety of different textile processes. Discussions will cover different performance aspects of stretch, proper manufacturing of these products, and differences between processing stretch and non-stretch fabrics. Case studies of a knit fabric and a woven fabric will be utilized to facilitate learning and give attendees real-world practice. Participants will learn how to effectively communicate with suppliers to meet goals. Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.