CottonWorks™ Events

A large variety of designs can be made from the simple combination of knit, tuck, and float stitches. Attendees in this workshop will learn more about different knit fabric designs, how they are formed, and their properties. Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.

A large variety of designs can be made from the simple combination of Warp and Weft yarns. Attendees in this workshop will learn more about different weave designs, how they are made, and their properties. Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.

The three basic types of weaves can be combined into an infinite number of design capability. Attendees in this workshop will learn more about combining plain, twill, and satin weaves into the complex patterns of dobby and Jacquard. Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.

This interactive workshop covers sweater manufacturing from yarn through design, fabrication, and garment assembly. Emphasis will be placed on machine technology for piece goods, sweater panels, and integrally knitted garment manufacturing. Garment design, cut and sew, linking, and cup seaming are highlighted as well. All stitches and techniques on the sweater machine used to shape the panels and garments will be explored. Techniques used to provide dimensional stability and improve performance will be explained. Garment wet processing is reviewed, including, steaming, blocking, dyeing, and finishing. Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.

This workshop addresses two common issues that concern knit product manufacturers: skewness and pilling. We will also discuss the construction, dyeing, and finishing parameters that impact these defects as well as the means to eliminate or improve these issues. Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.

This workshop addresses a common issue that concerns knit product manufacturers: shrinkage. We will also discuss the construction, dyeing, and finishing parameters that impact these defects as well as the means to eliminate or improve this issue. Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.

This workshop covers avenues for the value engineering of textile goods. Instructors will share a comprehensive overview of the cost relations of various manufacturing processes to help participants learn to identify potential pathways for reducing cost. The presentation will be interspersed with hands-on activities where participants will get to practice recognizing targets for reduction. Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.

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. This workshop will include a visit to a professional textile testing laboratory. Participation in this workshop makes you eligible to receive a Digital Badge, issued through Credly.