Importer Support Education Program

Denim Manufacturing and Denim Garment Finishing Workshop

About the Workshop

This workshop covers basic aspects of denim fabric and denim garment manufacturing. The workshop will highlight conventional and state-of-the-art techniques in denim fabric design and manufacturing techniques. Emphasis in garment finishing will be focused to meet the performance and fashion specifications in today’s market.

Topics Covered

• Basics of denim weaving.
• Indigo ball warp dyeing as related to garment washing effects.
• Indigo slasher dyeing.
• Yarn effects.
• Overdyeing.
• Finishing effects in fabric and garment form include sanding (peaching), brushing, enzyme treatment, stone washing, laser burning, whiskering, color discharge with chemistry, laser discharge, and more.
• Laboratory demonstrations of weaving and garment finishing (Cary only). Actual hands-on experiments will occur in the garment finishing segment.
  

Why Attend

• Acquire technical knowledge of modern denim manufacturing and garment finishing.
• Learn about unique dyeing processes for indigo denim.
• Understand novel fabric/garment finishing techniques including laser and ozone processing.
• Hands-on exposure to state-of-the-art denim garment processing.
• Receive first class instruction from industry professionals.
• Hands-on experience in Cotton Incorporated’s state-of-the-art laboratory (Cary only).
• Meet peers from other companies with similar responsibilities and interests.