CottonWorks™ Events

This workshop covers the key fundamentals of color.  Course work covers color principles, the measurement of color, and color relationships from the lab through retail. Participants will have the opportunity to do their own lab dips and make adjustments to form a deeper understanding of color commenting.

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. 

The workshop covers the basics of textile processing – fiber, yarn, knitting, weaving, preparation, dyeing, and finishing. The workshop highlights the relationship between each step and its effect on the characteristics of the final product.

This workshop covers the parameters for producing denim fabrics and garments with specific functional performance using modern and fashion-based dry and wet technologies. We will discuss the indigo dyeing process, commonly used physical and chemical finishes for fabrics and garments, and garment finishing technologies as they relate to sustainability concerns. Participants will have the opportunity to take their learnings to our dyeing and finishing lab and put their classroom learnings to use by finishing their own pair of jeans. Our qualified finishing experts will also discuss performance finishes developed by Cotton Incorporated.

This workshop covers avenues for the value engineering of textile goods. Instructors will share a comprehensive overview of the cost relations of various manufacturing processes to help participants learn to identify potential pathways for reducing cost. The presentation will be interspersed with hands-on activities where participants will get to practice recognizing targets for reduction.

This workshop covers the essentials for buying and developing home textile products including sheeting and towels. From fiber choice through fabrication, finishing, and testing, attendees will learn to understand terminology, specifications, and testing reports and gain insight into the costing levers of these products.