CottonWorks™ Events

The attendee will be exposed to the skills needed to dismantle both a knit and woven fabric to determine its construction parameters and to get some basic insight on how it was dyed and finished. From attending this course, the student will get insight into learning how to determine the yarn size and type. On the fabric level, construction parameters of weight, stitch counts, stitch length, course length, and others parameters will be addressed. The ability to pick out the knit and woven fabric design related to color and structure will be discussed. After attending the workshop, the student will understand how to properly analyze a fabric to better understand its make-up and to determine if it meets product specifications. Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.

This workshop covers the parameters for producing denim fabrics and garments with specific functional performance using modern and fashion-based dry and wet technologies. We will discuss the indigo dyeing process, commonly used physical and chemical finishes for fabrics and garments, and garment finishing technologies as they relate to sustainability concerns. Our qualified finishing experts will also discuss performance finishes developed by Cotton Incorporated. Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.

This workshop has overlap with Modern Color Science, and it is not recommended to take both. Learn key fundamentals of color and how to effectively communicate on color both internally and externally with suppliers. Classroom exercises are used to expand on color fundamentals. Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.

This workshop covers the parameters for producing denim fabrics and garments with specific functional performance using modern and fashion-based dry and wet technologies. We will discuss the indigo dyeing process, commonly used physical and chemical finishes for fabrics and garments, and garment finishing technologies as they relate to sustainability concerns. This workshop will include a visit to a local denim wash house.   Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.   Please note, for those who have joined us before, this workshop will be located in the Financial District.

This workshop covers the components and requirements for making leggings, shapewear, and other close fitting seamless garments from cotton. From the fiber properties required to spin fine yarns, to warp and weft knitting, attendees will gain insight on how these products are made as well as industry and consumer trends in these high-growth markets.    Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.

This workshop covers techniques to produce stretch in fabrics across a variety of different textile processes. Discussions will cover different performance aspects of stretch, proper manufacturing of these products, and differences between processing stretch and non-stretch fabrics. Case studies of a knit fabric and a woven fabric will be utilized to facilitate learning and give attendees real-world practice. Participants will learn how to effectively communicate with suppliers to meet goals. Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.