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    Mar 28, 2024  
Courses of Study 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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FSAD 1360 - Fiber and Yarn Analysis Laboratory


     
Spring. 1 credit. Letter grades only.

Corequisite: FSAD 1350 .

Staff.

This laboratory provides an opportunity for investigation of the physical and chemical structure and properties of fibers and yarns commonly used in apparel and home furnishing applications. Students completing this class will have a strong understanding of fiber and yarn structure, the differences between common fiber and yarn types and will know techniques for positive identification of textile fibers.

Outcome 1: Be able to identify unknown fibers using laboratory techniques including:
Flammability
Microscopy
Solubility
Dye staining (dyeing)

Outcome 2: Identify components of yarn structures including:
Fiber types
Ply structure
S/Z twist
Core structure
Staple
Filament



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