CottonWorks™ Events

This hands-on workshop equips participants with practical skills to identify, analyze, and resolve textile quality issues. Through real-world case studies, attendees will learn how to diagnose root causes and recommend corrective actions for defects found at any stage: from mill production to product testing, wear trials, and even post-consumer feedback. The session emphasizes applied problem-solving and actionable insights for maintaining quality standards.   Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.

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. Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.

There are a variety of chemical softeners available for textile finishing. Attendees will understand the different classes of softeners, their advantages and disadvantages, and use cases. Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.

There are a variety of solutions for creating a durable press for fabric. Attendees will understand several of these methods, their advantages and disadvantages, and use cases. Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.

This interactive workshop covers sweater manufacturing from yarn through design, fabrication, and garment assembly. Emphasis will be placed on machine technology for piece goods, sweater panels, and integrally knitted garment manufacturing. Garment design, cut and sew, linking, and cup seaming are highlighted as well. All stitches and techniques on the sweater machine used to shape the panels and garments will be explored. Techniques used to provide dimensional stability and improve performance will be explained. Garment wet processing is reviewed, including, steaming, blocking, dyeing, and finishing. This workshop will include an in-person visit to a knitting manufacturer. Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.

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. Our qualified finishing experts will also discuss performance finishes developed by Cotton Incorporated. This workshop will include a visit to a local denim wash house. Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.

This workshop covers the key fundamentals of the lab dip process: physical and digital color standards, dye selection, lab dyeing equipment, lab finishing equipment, color communication to suppliers, and evaluation. Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.

This workshop covers the key components for textile digital printing. The workshop will cover digital printing history and current market importance, colorants used for digital printing, as well as preparation for print and after-wash processes.  Attendees will gain insight into digital printer technology, new developments, color management, and the digital design process. Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.