Innovations in Textile Engineering: Fibers, Yarns, Nonwovens, & More

An overview of engineering, manufacturing, and innovation principles used in textile production, this course will teach you to hierarchically design fiber-based smart materials and products and to craft utility patent applications to protect your inventions.

Syllabus

Learn the major stages of fiber/textile manufacture and industrial and academic fiber/textile testing standards
Review the history of innovation and intellectual property protection through the lens of textile industry
Select a fiber/yarn type, a fabric structure, and a manufacturing process for your research project or a commercial product
Practice implementing hierarchical and bio-inspired engineering principles
Evaluate the risks of resource competition, environmental footprint, and product sustainability
Gain hands-on experience in crafting a patent application