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Establishing a Standard
May 20, 2025 | Virtual Workshop
Establishing a product standard can be a daunting task. This class will cover a series of best practices for establishing a product standard, from how to test for a standard, setting a standard, and how to communicate that standard with suppliers.
Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.
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Color Commenting & Lab Dips
June 3 – 4, 2025 | Philadelphia, PA
This workshop covers the key fundamentals of color. Course work covers color principles, the measurement of color, and color relationships from the lab, to production, and finally retail. This workshop will include a trip to a local dyehouse.
Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.
*This is our Modern Color Science workshop. We have changed the name to better reflect the content*
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Weaving Design
June 10, 2025 | Virtual Workshop
A large variety of designs can be made from the simple combination of Warp and Weft yarns. Attendees in this workshop will learn more about different weave designs, how they are made, and their properties.
Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.
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Knitting Stitch Combinations
June 12, 2025 | Virtual Workshop
A large variety of designs can be made from the simple combination of knit, tuck, and float stitches. Attendees in this workshop will learn more about different knit fabric designs, how they are formed, and their properties.
Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.
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Weave Design: Dobby and Jacquard
June 17, 2025 | Virtual Workshop
The three basic types of weaves can be combined into an infinite number of design capability. Attendees in this workshop will learn more about combining plain, twill, and satin weaves into the complex patterns of dobby and Jacquard.
Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.
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Garment Dye Defects
June 24, 2025 | Virtual Workshop
Garment dyeing processes create unique finishes on apparel, but has unique challenges, as well. Attendees will understand the source of several comment garment dye defects, and learn how to communicate to correct them.
Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.
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Chemical Finishing: Softeners
June 26, 2025 | Virtual Workshop
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.
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Mechanical Finishing
July 8, 2025 | Virtual Workshop
A large variety of textile finishes are created through mechanical, not chemical, means. Attendees will understand different mechanical finishes available for cotton and how they are achieved.
Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.
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Fabric Testing Performance Defects
July 10, 2025 | Virtual Workshop
When a fabric fails a performance test, what is the root cause? This class will cover common sources of failure from a variety of strength and durability tests.
Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.
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Issues in Product Performance: Skewing & Pilling
July 15, 2025 | Virtual Workshop
This workshop addresses two common issues that concern knit product manufacturers: skewness and pilling. We will also discuss the construction, dyeing, and finishing parameters that impact these defects as well as the means to eliminate or improve these issues.
Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.
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Issues in Product Performance: Shrinkage
July 17, 2025 | Virtual Workshop
This workshop addresses a common issue that concerns knit product manufacturers: shrinkage. We will also discuss the construction, dyeing, and finishing parameters that impact these defects as well as the means to eliminate or improve this issue.
Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.
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Chemical Finishing: Oil/Water Repellency
July 22, 2025 | Virtual Workshop
There are a variety of methods for achieving oil and water repellency in textiles. Attendees will understand what causes oil and water repellency and how it is accomplished on cotton goods.
Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.
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Lab Dips
July 24, 2025 | Virtual Workshop
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.
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Seamless Knitting
July 29, 2025 | Virtual Workshop
This workshop covers seamless and integral manufacturing with discussions on activewear design in apparel. Emphasis will be placed on circular and flat-bed weft machine technology for apparel manufacturing. Attendees will learn about body mapping, CAD, and virtual prototyping for seamless and integral garments well as garment assembly procedures.
Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.
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At-Desk Textile Testing
August 5, 2025 | Virtual Workshop
While not a substitute for standardized lab testing, fabric evaluations done at your desk can offer quick and valuable information about material properties. Attendees will learn several options for quick assessment and evaluation, and how the results compare against desired performance outcomes.
Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.
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Chemical Finishing: Moisture Management
August 7, 2025 | Virtual Workshop
Moisture management is essential for the comfort and performance of textile goods. Cotton is naturally wicking and provides an optimal microclimate to the skin, but it can be engineered to provide additional benefits for high-performance goods. Attendees will understand different methods of managing moisture within fabrics.
Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.
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