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Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Non-woven Surfaces TEP224 Elective Associate degree 2 Spring 3

Name of Lecturer(s)

Assistant Prof. Dr. Arzu AZİZAĞAOĞLU

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Define the basic concepts of nonwovens.
2) Explain the production methods of nonwovens.
3) Compare the features of nonwowens.
4) Explain the finishing processes applied to nonwovens.
5) Evaluate the areas of usage of nonwowens.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

  Program Competencies
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Learning Outcomes
1 High Middle Middle No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation
2 High Middle Middle No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation
3 High Middle Middle No relation No relation No relation No relation No relation
4 High No relation No relation High High No relation No relation No relation
5 High Middle Middle No relation No relation Middle No relation No relation

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

No

Course Contents

Classification of nonwoven production methods. The fibers and their features used in the production of nonwovens. The finishing processes applied to nonwovens. The features of nonwovens and the areas of usage of nonwovens.

Weekly Schedule

1) The definition of nonwovens. The difference from woven and knitted fabrics.
2) The features of fibers used in nonwovens.
3) The production methods of nonwovens. The dry process.
4) The wet process.
5) The merge process after from spinning of fiber.
6) The merge process with jet. The spraying process in the form of film.
7) The merge method with needle.
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) The types of nonwovens. The glued nonwovens.
10) The united fabrics.
11) The sewing nonwovens. Tufting nonwovens.
12) The mali nonwovens.
13) The dying, printing and finishing processes applied to nonwovens.
14) The use of nonwoven in technical textiles.
15) The areas of usage of nonwovens. The situation and the future of nonwoven industry in Turkey and the world .
16) Final examination

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Self Study


Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade

40%

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

60%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required