Textiles, Fabrics & Material Science
About This Course
Every great fashion design starts with the right fabric. “Textiles, Fabrics & Material Science” gives you an in-depth understanding of the materials that shape the fashion world — how they’re made, how they behave, and how to choose the right ones for your design goals.
Through expert guidance, real-world examples, and fabric swatch exercises, you’ll gain the technical knowledge needed to select, source, and use fabrics that enhance both aesthetics and functionality in fashion design. This course is essential for anyone serious about garment construction, fabric manipulation, and sustainable material choices.
Learning Objectives
Types of textiles: natural, synthetic, blends
Fabric properties: weight, weave, drape, stretch, breathability
The fabric production process: fiber to finished fabric
Common weaves and knits and how they affect garment behavior
Fabric finishes: printing, dyeing, brushing, waterproofing, etc.
Identifying fabric quality and defects
How to match fabric to your design (e.g., flowing dress vs structured jacket)
Basics of textile sustainability and ethical sourcing
Material Includes
- 🧵 Printable fabric glossary and reference charts
- 🧪 Fabric testing exercises (drape, burn, stretch tests)
- 📘 Fabric sourcing guide and vendor recommendations
- 🎥 Expert video demonstrations
- 🏆 Certificate of completion
- 🌿 Bonus: “Top 10 Sustainable Fabrics to Know” cheat sheet
Target Audience
- Beginner to intermediate fashion students and designers
- Pattern makers and seamstresses looking to deepen their fabric knowledge
- Entrepreneurs sourcing materials for their clothing line
- Anyone interested in sustainable fashion and fabric science
Curriculum
1 Lesson
Lesson
Textiles, Fabrics & Material Science00:00:00
$230.00
Material Includes
- 🧵 Printable fabric glossary and reference charts
- 🧪 Fabric testing exercises (drape, burn, stretch tests)
- 📘 Fabric sourcing guide and vendor recommendations
- 🎥 Expert video demonstrations
- 🏆 Certificate of completion
- 🌿 Bonus: “Top 10 Sustainable Fabrics to Know” cheat sheet
