Opinto-opas

Osaamistavoitteet

The course aims to explore textile materials and products that are engineered specifically for their technical properties and performance. After completing the course, the student is able to
• provide an understanding of classification and end-use areas technical textiles
• describe the manufacturing processes and material properties of technical textiles
• understand the performance requirements of technical textiles and select materials for various application areas
• analyze the market trends and future potential of technical textiles

Sisältö

Definitions and classification of technical textiles; Market analysis and industry trends; Fibres, yarns, and fabrics used in technical textiles; Nonwoven, woven and knitted structures; Finishing processes and surface treatments; Properties and performance of materials used for technical textiles; Product areas and applications of technical textiles, like geotextiles, medical textiles, paper machine clothing; industrial textiles; textiles in sport; protective clothing, smart textiles and clothing etc.; Sustainability and life cycle aspects of technical textiles; Testing and standardization related to technical textiles

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)

The student knows the basics of different technical textiles and main application areas on a general level. The students can explain on a general level the structures of the most common technical textiles and their raw materials and manufacturing methods.
The student manages the assigned tasks under supervision/assistance.
The student takes responsibility for studying and is capable of working in a group. The student can give and take feedback.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

The student knows well the area of different technical textiles and can explain the diverse application areas of them. The students can explain the structures and manufacturing techniques of the most common technical textiles on more advanced level. The student is well aware of the fibers used in technical textile applications and can explain the properties of the fibers at a more advanced level.
The student applies substance matter learnt in previous studies, makes a plan/plans before carrying out tasks, limits tasks/problems to have an appropriate scope, solves problems.
The student can give and receive feedback actively and constructively, can cooperate responsibly and is ready to develop his/her interaction skills. The student takes responsibility and commits to the group activities and own work.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

The student has extensive understanding of technical textiles and can independently describe the diverse application areas of them. The students can explain the structures and manufacturing techniques on more comprehensive level. The student has an extensive knowledge about the most common fibers used in technical textile applications.
The student can search for diverse solution alternatives, justify his/her choices, assesses new solution alternatives, combines solution alternatives creatively or creates new ones.
The student can cooperate responsibly, flexibly and constructively, develops own and the group's interaction, works responsibly and in a committed manner considering the community and field requirements and needs.