Modern Textile Materials

Introduction to different textile materials: textile fibres, threads/yarns, different fabrics (woven fabric, knitted fabric etc) and their fabrication methods. Modern textile fabrication methods: nonwoven fabrics, composite fabrics etc. Novel textile materials finishing processes. Leather and fur. High-performance fibres: structure, fabrication methods and properties. Aramid fibres, high-performance PE fibres, carbon fibres, glass fibres, chemical resistance fibres, heat resistance fibres etc. Application of high-performance fibres. Intelligent textile materials and their application. Textile fibre and materials used in composite materials. Different textile materials used in upholstery furniture industry. Applications of modern textile materials: sport, clothing for protection, medicine, different industrial and technical textiles etc.

Introductory video for EuroTeQ students: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDpnK9IZ3Ro

NB! This course will take place in autumn semester 2025/2026 which starts on 1st of September and ends on 25th of January (you can find that information under Start date section). TalTech's timetables for Autumn semester 2025 will be published at the end of June via tunniplaan.taltech.ee. Switch the page to English and use "Search" and "Open detailed search" to find your course. NB! Some courses are taught by several lecturers during the same semester. Make sure that the course name and lecturer/teacher infromation of your course match with the information given in the Course Catalogue.

The knowledge of the classification of textile fibres and their properties. Ability to associate fibre properties in microscopical level to textile materials properties. Knows different textile materials (woven fabric, knitted fabric, nonwoven fabrics, composite materials etc.). Has an overview of different high-performance fibres and knows their applications. Has an overview of different textile materials (including leather) used in upholstery furniture industry. Has an overview of different intelligent textile materials and knows applications of different modern textile materials.

Final assessment can consist of one test/assignment or several smaller assignments completed during the whole course. After declaring a course the student can re-sit the exam/assessment once. Assessment can be graded or non-graded. For specific information about the assessment process please get in touch with the contact person of this course. For specific information about grade transfer please contact your home university

Previous knowledge in materials.

• Kadolph, S.J. Textiles. 11th edition. Pearson Education Inc, 2010.(erinevad aastakäigud)
• Eichhorn, S.J., Hearle, J.W.S., Jaffe, M., Kikutani, T. Handbook of textile fibre structure. Volume 1: Fundamentals and manufactured polymer fibres. Woodhead Publishing Limited, 2009.
• Eichhorn, S.J., Hearle, J.W.S., Jaffe, M., Kikutani, T. Handbook of textile fibre structure. Volume 2: Natural, regenerated, inorganic and specialist fibres. Woodhead Publishing Limited, 2009.
• Horrocks, A.R., Anand, S. C. Handbook of Technical Textiles. Woodhead Publishing, 2000.
• Scott, R. A. Textiles for Protection. Woodhead Publishing, 2005.
• Rouette, H.-K. Encyclopedia of Textile Finishing. Woodhead Publishing, 2001.
• Viikna, A. Kõrgsuutlikud kiud ja materjalid. TTÜ Kirjastus, 2007.

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