Specialized training session by CTT
E430-101 – Writing a textile specification
Who is this course for?
This training is aimed at buyers, specifications writers, as well as professionals who regularly work with textile technical specifications to verify or ensure product conformity.
Prerequisite
Know the technical vocabulary of textiles: fibers, yarns, knitting, woven, non-woven, understand the production chain of textile materials, and have a basic knowledge on textile characterization tests.
Content
- Concepts and definitions of test methods: “home-made” tests, standard test methods, and specifications.
- Identification and differences between standardization bodies, certification bodies and testing laboratories.
- Identification of relevant information in a specification and choice of appropriate tests.
- Definition of target values and acceptability criteria.
- Collection of field data and laboratory data.
- Simulate product use to anticipate durability.
- Frequency of testing and specifications updates.
- Practical exercise: choice of the appropriate test based on the properties sought in a textile product.
- Practical exercise: selection of tests for two textile products based on their final application.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concepts of test methods, standards, and specifications.
- Know how to structure a specification.
- Know how to select relevant tests.
- Have the elements on hand to build a relevant textile specification adapted to your needs.
Your Trainer
Hafida Ouazani, Eng., Project Leader
With an expertise in textile characterization, Ms. Ouazani collaborates with manufacturers to identify the best methods for characterizing their products. She brings her expertise to product development to meet the technical requirements of clients.