Bachelor's programme in Textile Production and Innovation

The programme comprises three years of full-time studies corresponding to 180 credits, where the main field of study Textile Technology is a permeating element of all three years. This means that introductory textile courses in fibre and yarn technology, knitting, weaving and non-woven techniques, dyeing and finishing, as well as assembly and processing form the basis for the broad textile competencies on which the programme is based. These introductory courses are what make your education unique, not only in Sweden but throughout Europe. You will gain an understanding of textile processes that few other graduates can claim.

During the course of the programme, you will have many practical courses where theory and practice are combined in order for you as a student to gain an understanding of the subject and achieve the goals set by the programme. In addition, theoretical and practical knowledge are applied in the project courses where you are trained to bring together all the parts necessary for a specific textile material and product to be put into production. The products and the processes around them will then be considered and analysed from several sustainability aspects.

This programme offers flexibility for you as a student by allowing you to choose between two specialisation tracks with elective courses in textile innovation in the third academic year. These specialisation tracks are Materials Innovation and Product Innovation. The specialisation in Materials Innovation aims to give you more in-depth knowledge at the fibre level, in textile functionalisation, and in smart textiles. The specialisation in Product Innovation gives you the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of the development and creation of innovative and technical products.

The degree project is the last course within the programme and is an independent project (termed degree project) comprising 15 credits. The project topic will be rooted in business and industry or research and the implementation and examination follow the academic requirements regarding method and report writing. In this way, you will gain an understanding of the needs of the business and industry community as well as of what you as a new graduate will be able to contribute.

Semester 1

• Introduction to Textile Production and Innovation
• Textile Basics
• Textile Technical Science I
• Fiber and Yarn Technology
• Weaving Technology
• Knitting Technology

Semester 2

• Textile Science II
• Technical Textile Product Development
• Nonwoven Technology
• Dyeing and Finishing
• Textile Product Manufacturing

Semester 3

• Textile Structures
• Textile Innovation
• Textile Assembly Techniques
• Quality Assurance and Textile Testing
• Digital Tools for Communication

Semester 4

• Design Thinking and Rapid Prototyping
• Digital Textile Transformation
• Project Management and Global Communication
• Sustainable Business and Product Development

Semester 5

• Compliance for Textile Production
• Elective Course I
• Elective Course II
• Elective Course III

Semester 6

• Textile Technology Project with Scientific Methods
• Thesis Project

General Objectives

First-level education shall develop the students'

• Ability to make independent and critical assessments,
• Ability to independently perceive, formulate and solve problems, and
• Preparedness to deal with change in working life.

In the educational field concerned, in addition to knowledge and skills, students shall develop an ability to:

• Seek and evaluate knowledge at a scholarly level,
• Follow the development of knowledge, and
• Exchange knowledge with other people, including people without specialist knowledge of the field.

(The Higher Educations Act, Chapter 1, Section 8)

Objectives

The education provides the student with knowledge and skills to link textile innovation and production. This implies possessing good knowledge within various areas of textile technology to drive innovation through product and process development. The student develops the ability to seek innovative product and production solutions towards various functional and quality requirements while considering sustainable development. The student should also demonstrate well-developed knowledge of innovation and production, with a focus on international manufacturing and digitalization. Theoretical knowledge is combined with practical applications and project work within textile innovation and production. The education promotes and develops the student's learning towards a structured, independent, and analytical work approach while adhering to given timeframes.

After graduation, there are many job opportunities. For example, roles such as project and innovation coordinator, production manager, compliance coordinator and material, trim, or product developer. You can also pursue further studies. Our Master's programme in Technical Textile Innovation is a perfect match for further studies in the field.