Students will have to become aware of the indispensable role of chemistry in the production of textiles, in a current context increasingly based on the use of renewable materials, while respecting human health and the environment. Students will therefore have to possess the basic knowledge to assess the environmental impact of textile processing.
Course Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of general chemistry, organic chemistry and polymers.
Teaching Methods
The course will take place as in-class lessons, with discussion of case studies related to the main textile brands. Possible visits to textile companies.
Assessment Methods
Students will undergo an oral test, in which will be evaluated their knowledge of the subject and their capability of make connections between different arguments.
Contents
Even in this time of crisis, textile industry remain a leading sector of the Italian economy, and Made in Italy is synonymous with excellence all over the world. This sector uses specialized skills, which derive from a legacy of centuries and which are constantly renewed by applying the most recent innovations in the technological and chemical fields. Attention to sustainability is essential: the use of natural or recyclable fibers, the use of natural dyes, environmental certifications. The uses of new technologies (plasma, nanotechnologies, smart textiles) will be explored. The main phases that characterize the textile finishing chain will be described through a chemical point of view applied to industrial practice, starting from the study of the materials, then moving on to the different processes (dyeing, printing, finishing) to which textiles can be subjected. This courser will allow the students to better understand what lies behind the garments we wear every day, and the reason for some of their characteristics. The aim of this course is to deepen the processes related to the Textile Supply Chain, with particular reference to the Nobilitation processes.
Course Language
italian
More information
for further informations ask the professor filippo.brusa@uninsubria.it
