Textile Lab
The textile laboratory is used primarily by students in the textile evaluation course, allowing students to use testing equipment in a manner similar to a commercial testing laboratory. For class projects, the students test textiles products following standards set by AATCC and ASTM.
Historical Costume Collection
Students investigate time periods and perform restoration on collection pieces. Apparel design students may recreate styles of a particular period using time honored construction techniques.
CAD/CAM Lab
The CAD/CAM system is an integral part of the fashion textile technology curriculum. Students are exposed to the technical processes used in apparel/textile design and production. Currently, two Lectra software programs are integrated into the program. The Diamino program is used for marker making and grading in industry. Modaris is a computerized flat-pattern design program used in conjunction with the Diamino.
CAD software currently available:
- NedGraphics Fashion Studio and Printing Studio
- Lectra U4ia
- AVL Weavemaker
- Age Technologies Clicdesign Photoshop Plug-ins
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator