IDIA 331 Textile Applications

Textile composition finishes, styles, and appropriate uses will be addressed in this course. Students will study where the fibers originate, the various methods used to make these fibers into cloth, and how to specify the final product for interior design finish applications. Knowledge gained will include how textiles are applied to surfaces (i.e. walls, furniture) or made into window treatments and other uses. Also included are the safety factors to be considered in specifying textiles and related applications, as well as the testing methods used to address these factors. Knowledge of sustainable textile applications and how textiles impact accessibility will be addressed as well.