Textile training programme

Eurofins Environment Testing India provides training on textile materials for laboratory technicians, quality control personnel, students, auditors, designers and other professionals who are employed in textile laboratories. The course teaches them how to carry out tests on garments, fabrics, sheets, and more, covering colorfastness, laundering, water resistance, bleaching, effect of light, and several other properties.

Aim

The objective of this training programme is to provide comprehensive information on the testing of different types of textile materials, hard wood, leather, sheets and several others materials. Hands-on experience with the instruments used for testing is provided.

Minimum eligibility required: Diploma or a graduate degree in science, or currently pursuing a qualification in a related field.

6-day training module

Day 1

Introduction to the basic principles and handling of the instruments used in textile testing (woven/knitted fabrics, sample preparation methods, and in-depth information on testing methods).

Day 2

Testing of several fabric properties, such as weight and thickness. Hands-on practice with instruments including GSM cutter, Transverse Thread Counter, and Thickness gauge, etc.

Day 3

Fabric Strength Test, including Tensile Strength and Tear and Bursting Strength Test. Hands-on practice with instruments including the UTM machine, Bursting Strength Tester, and Elmendorf Tearing Tester.

Day 4

Waterproof Test including Cone Test, Water Spray Test, and Bundesmann Water Repellency Test. Hands-on practice with instruments such as the Cone tester, Water Spray Tester, and BWR.

Day 5

Colour-fastness fabric Test, such as Crocking and Perspiration, using instruments such as the Crock meter and Perspirometer.

Day 6

Washing Test by Method 1 to 5 and Dry cleaning test by Laundrometer.

Advantages of the training programme

This training is beneficial for those who are already working in the field of textiles. The tests carried out during the training programme will help you to expand your knowledge of the properties and applications of different textile materials, towards building a successful career in related industries.