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The article discusses about the dispersal of the teaching collection of clothes, accessories and related artifacts at the Clothing and Textile Sciences, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand due to a drop in number of students studying. Topics include Collection items to be disposed; Disestablishment Process; Donor Consultation; and Packing and Sending.

In the fashion industry, the circular economy (CE) may be mobilised for many agendas, from a superficial approach to reducing waste and using recycled materials to a more radical proposition for societal transformation towards sustainable production and consumption. For fashion educators, the CE is, therefore, an important new facet of sustainability education and one that must be approached with critical nuance, as the representation of the CE in the media have the potential to frame students' understanding. To evaluate the discourse created around fashion and the CE in the mainstream media, 476 published articles were analysed between 2016 and 2020. The findings revealed that the media sidelined cultural perspectives of CE while promoting its technical dimension. The concluding part of this paper makes suggestions on how best to engage students in the CE conversation with a critical approach that considers pressing consumption issues in fashion. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper reports on an undergraduate project, Making:Archives — Narrative Artefact, as an exemplar of collaborative good practice, expanding on its case study in the National Archives and History UK's Guide to Collaboration for Archive and Higher Education. The paper examines the expected and unexpected impacts of the Making:Archives collaborative project for the stakeholders involved: the Institution, the Archive Service, its depositors, and in particular the students. Students have both struggled and excelled in the project, with the most engaged developing a range of creative and transferrable skills that have been repurposed in the creation of work beyond Making:Archives. The paper also reflects on the challenges faced, and numerous opportunities presented, during the co-creation, delivery and evaluation of the project, drawing extensive data gathered from student participants. The project is presented in the context of relevant literature from both the textile education, industry, and archive sectors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In Finland, the National Core Curriculum for basic education from 2014 discusses holistic and multi‐material craft, which includes technical work and textile work aiming to break down the gender‐based tradition in craft education. However, teachers have been confused about the concept of multi‐materiality; it has raised tension between textile work and technical work, and teachers have not found practical pedagogical solutions for teaching these subjects. In this systematic literature review, the main aim is to open the concept of multi‐materiality and give examples to implement multi‐materiality in craft during basic education. Twenty articles dealing with craft, multi‐materiality, material or materialisation formed the basis of the analysis. According to the results, the concept of multi‐materiality is open, it does not define the means by which the design and making process is supposed to be implemented or who is the actor. However, the clear impetus is non‐gender‐based and material‐free knowledge‐building and learning activities in craft education. The pedagogical examples presented in this article indicate that multi‐materiality is not an end itself. In advancing creativity, critical thinking, discovering and understanding of the technological and cultural world through multi‐materiality, student learning can have different starting points and can be implemented in diverse ways. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In order to overcome the disadvantages of "separation of learning and using" in foreign language teaching in China, Professor Wen Qiufang and her team have put forward their theoretical and practical achievements of POA (Production-oriented Approach) after more than ten years of research and exploration. The Production-oriented Approach conforms to the reality of foreign language teaching in China in the aspects of teaching concepts, teaching hypothesis, and teaching process jumps out of the dilemma of needs analysis and passes through the theory of second language acquisition and the practice of foreign language teaching. It has profound theoretical and practical guiding significance for language teaching at colleges and universities in China. This paper, based on the introduction of POA theory and the current ESP teaching research achievements in China, combining with the practice of English ESP teaching for majors of textile engineering at Tianjin Polytechnic University, attempts to construct a set of feasible ESP teaching mode for the major of textile engineering based on POA (Production-oriented Approach). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

While sketching has an established role in professional design, its benefits and role in design education are subjects that invite research and opinions. We investigated how undergraduates studying to become design educators and textile teachers used sketching to generate and develop design solutions in a collaborative setting. The students were given an authentic design assignment involving three detailed tasks, one of which was 2D visualisation by sketching. Adopting a micro-analytical approach, we analysed the video-recorded visualisation session to understand how teams used sketching to collaborate and to generate and develop design solutions. To that end, we set three research questions: (1) What ways of collaborative working are reflected in actions of sketching? (2) In what ways do sequences of collaborative sketching contribute to designing? (3) What kinds of collaborative sequences of sketching advance designing? Our analysis identified three collaborative ways of sketching (co-ordinated, collective and disclosed) and confirmed that sketching is an important facilitator of mutual appropriation, adaption and adoption. Next, we identified three ways of contributing to designing, as well as three functions and six capacities for advancing designing. Our analysis shows that sketching can lead to invaluable advances in designing, although each team had its own way of using and benefiting from sketching. We further consider that the teams’ diverse sketching processes and rich content owed, at least in part, to the task structure and imposed constraints. We continue to see sketching as an important design tool, one among many. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to discuss the use of stereoscopic virtual technology in textile and fashion studies in particular to the area of chemical experiment. The development of a designed virtual platform, called Stereoscopic Chemical Laboratory (SCL), is introduced. Design/methodology/approach - To implement the suggested educational approaches of SCL, a set of teaching and learning materials with emphasis on the application methods was revised from the existing subjects. The architecture of SCL includes building of virtual objects with the Autodesk software Maya and designing of interactivity by using Unity, a game engine system. Prototype version of the SCL has been passed to selected academic colleagues and students for further evaluation and application feedback. Findings - Textile students can conduct laboratory experiments associated with coloration and finishing of textile technologies in a stereoscopic 3D and multisensory laboratory, and hence enhance their learning experience. With the use of SCL, students can learn relevant experiment tools, experimental processes, procedures, and safety and health precautions. Originality/value - There is very limited educational or training approach in applying stereoscopic virtual reality in teaching activities. In the area of textile experiment, the authors could say it is virtual and does not exist in current research domains. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this study was to identify the key skills and knowledge that Saudi college graduates need to succeed in the apparel retail industry (ARI) in Saudi Arabia (SA) today. The participation of women in the Saudi workforce is only 14.4%, with the unemployment rate of Saudi female college graduates at 54%. The Saudi government is now fostering the replacement of foreign salesmen with Saudi women in its apparel retail stores; however, this is being done without properly preparing these young women to succeed in the industry. Qualitative data were collected through interviewing 21 human resource managers and apparel store managers in SA to explore the major objectives of this study. Based on the findings, an equal emphasis in developing students’ hard and soft skills is needed in preparing female students for apparel retail positions in SA. Additionally, social support is valuable in supporting the success of Saudi women in the ARI. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

This paper presents a framework for program assessment and a case study in assessment for a university clothing and textile program in family and consumer sciences. Assessment activities and the process implemented by the Textile and Apparel Studies (TAS) major at Western Michigan University are explained. The process adopts the International Textile and Apparel Association meta-goals as a framework for assessing the TAS curriculum and student learning outcomes. Examples of how assessment results and actions are used to improve program quality are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study identified the challenges of teaching and learning clothing and textiles as a subject in secondary school in Abia State, Nigeria. Three (3) research questions guided the study. Survey research design was adopted for the study. The population for the study comprised 290 students and 8 Home Economics teachers, a total population of 298 subjects. Sample sizes of 298 subjects were purposively selected for the study. A structured questionnaire of a 4 point rating scale was the instrument used for data collection. The data collected were statistically analyzed using frequency, percentages and mean. The result among others showed that some challenges encountered by the teachers include lack of instructional materials, no incentives to clothing and textile teachers, ill equipped clothing and textile laboratories in schools and some students' lack of interest in the subject. The challenges encountered by the students identified by the study among others include, time consuming and financial involvement nature of the subject, incompetences of some clothing and textile teachers. Some identified strategies for remedying the situations among others include, encouraging the clothing and textile teachers and students by equipping the clothing and textile laboratories, sponsoring/ provision of materials for practical teaching by school authorities, encouraging the teachers by sending them to in-service training both locally/internationally and awarding prizes to performing students in the subject. The above efforts if put in action will enhance the teaching and learning of the subject in the state. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of the present article is to analyse textile teacher students' collaborative designing of a functional 3D textile puzzle for visually impaired children. The data collection took place across three sessions of collaborative designing: defining design constraints, visualization and building a mock-up. Twelve first-year university-level students, training to become textile teachers, participated in the study, working in four teams with three students in each team. We were interested in the nature of their design process and how kernels of design ideas were created and transformed during the collaborative design process. The analysis focused on the teams' design activities and content logs of the video data. The video-recorded data were segmented into two-minute intervals using INTERACT video analysis program. Each segment was classified according to seven observable design activities. This provided a macro level analysis for all design activities during each design session and data for further analysis of different orientations of teams. The results indicated that all teams engaged in progressive design processes and were able to create unique and practical design solutions. The design process turned out to be a problem driven in nature for two teams, whereas the other two teams engaged in a solution-driven design process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers a profile of Kay Obendorf, an American mentor, scientist and administrator at Cornell University College of Human Ecology. Information about her fiber science legacy and role as a formal and informal adviser to undergraduate and graduate students, fellow faculty members and college and university leaders, is highlighted. Also emphasized is her ability to manage and determine challenges while working in Cornell.

In this study, influence of draw ratio, hot-pin temperature, and overfeeding on the color values of air-jet textured yarns, which were produced from polyester partially oriented yarn, was investigated. Two different air-jet textured yarns were produced by setting the value of only one variable to its minimum and maximum, while the reference values selected for the production of the reference yarn were used for the rest of the variables. Six different air-jet textured yarns, which were produced by varying draw ratio, hot-pin temperature, and overfeeding, and the reference air-jet textured yarn were dyed with the same dyeing procedure. Some physical properties such as linear density, tenacity, and breaking extension of the air-jet textured yarns were measured and images of the cross-section of the yarns were taken. The color coordinates of the dyed yarn samples were also measured. The color differences of six yarn samples compared to reference air-jet textured yarn were calculated. Changing draw ratio, hot-pin temperature, and overfeeding affected the color values of the air-jet textured yarns according to the results. It was found that, overfeeding is the parameter that affects the color values of the air-jet textured yarn most. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

This paper examines the utilisation of digital design and output technologies from the textile educator perspective. Educator approaches to working with digital technologies in own creative practices are described, as are variations in involvement with teaching digital technologies. Connections between educator approaches to digital technology utilisation in creative and teaching practices are highlighted. The impact of educator engagement in creative practice is discussed, given the continually evolving nature of digital technology and factors existent in the contemporary higher education system, which can be counterproductive to educator creative practice. Conclusions are made with regards to different approaches to digital technology utilisation and significance of educator engagement in creative practice activity. The methodology used to undertake the research disseminated through this paper include self case study, survey and case study methods. The paper focuses on textile design higher education in the United Kingdom, printed textiles and surface pattern design; however, the content is intended to be insightful to others who are operating outside of this context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Distance education is becoming an increasingly common and accepted form of learning as the introduction of Information Communication Technologies (ICT) makes the possibilities of Communicating across distances of space and time. Distance Education is unique as it encourages a more flexible learnercentric approach and provides opportunities for learning anywhere and anytime. Therefore, today, there are many private and public, non-profit and for-profit institutions worldwide offering distance education courses from the most basic instruction through to the highest levels of degree and doctoral programs. Vocational education is one of the most common fields where distance education in any form is used. The aim of this paper is to present a distance education tool in vocational education where the Telestia products were transferred into Turkish and Romanian. The products are are a) Pattern Construction, b) Fashion Design, c) Pattern Grading, d) Fashion Express pattern making, e) Sewing, f) e-Telestia (on line training school, specialising in clothing and fashion courses). They are all based on the same principles and use them to cover the needs of the specific subject every time. Among these products, two training modules, TELESTIA AB: Fashion Express and Pattern Making, were transferred into Turkish and Romanian under a Transfer of Innovation project. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The article discusses education in the area of the textiles and clothing in France, focusing on legislation aimed to stimulate the sector after the 2009 global financial crisis. Topics mentioned in the article include the agreement between Estate and Forthac, an organization that generates funds for the education in these sectors, education as an alternative to lay-offs, and suggested innovations for these sectors.

The article discusses the academic libraries in two textile engineering colleges in Haryana, India. Brief information is given about related studies on collection development and the library environment. The discussion focuses on the results of a status survey of library collections at the Technological Institute of Textile and Sciences and the Panipat Institute of Textile and Engineering. Statistics concerning library orientation programs, the qualifications or academic credentials of library personnel, and book circulation are noted. Library automation infrastructure and computer operating systems used are also noted.

A group study method proved helpful in improving senior-level students' performance on unit tests through collaborative learning. Students of a History of Textiles course voluntarily attended study sessions to review course content and prepare for unit tests. The students who attended the group reviews scored better on tests than those who did not. The effect sizes based on t-test of groups suggest medium to high impact of collaborative learning for the five unit tests. Findings have implications for courses where review sessions can supplement classroom teaching and learning. Benefits of collaborative learning are relevant for all areas of family and consumer sciences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The scarcity of readily usable instruments to research learning in Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) environments has posed a great challenge to devise appropriate analytical tools to investigate how individuals change their understanding or create a new personal construction of knowledge as a result of social interaction and negotiation within the group. Given this scenario, the Activity System Model (Engestrom, 1987), based on a socio-cultural perspective, was adopted as a framework for analysing the quality of a CSCL community in this research project. Data were analysed to examine how interactivity had contributed to the fostering of higher order thinking skills in the CSCL community. Findings of this study confirmed that there was a positive correlation between the quality of collaborative process engaged by groups and the quality of cognitive skills fostered. High levels of social interaction and collaboration contributed to the establishment of a community of learning, nurturing a space for fostering higher order thinking through co-creation of knowledge processes. Lessons learnt and limitations of the investigation in this study in light of the methodological issues relating to coding reliability and difficulties in translating Chinese text involved in the CSCL for computerized coding process were discussed as well. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The lectures for two modules which together comprise an introductory course on textiles and textile manufacturing comprising some 70 hours of lectures were replaced by computer-based multimedia learning material requiring a similar amount of study time. In a student project the reactions and attitudes of students to taking the computer-based course were elicited through two questionnaires. The results of the student project indicated that the data was worthy of further study, in particular, the responses to the second questionnaire. In this paper these data are analysed in detail. The attitudes and reactions of the students are linked to features of the material and its use, and to possible more general attitudes of the students. Consideration is given to the study behaviour of the students and ways in which the courseware might be improved are proposed. computer based learning, courseware, hypertext, learning styles, multimedia, student attitudes, teaching methods, textiles, university [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article cites a study which investigates the effectiveness of clothing and textile curriculum in higher education on meeting the future needs of textile and apparel professionals in the U.S. All four major geographical regions of the country were represented in the sample and it has found out that the largest number of the responding institutions was from Southern Region with 48%. It has determined that the family and consumer sciences units administered more than 78% of the program. It has learned that the 64 institutions in the study offered 115 different baccalaureate degrees which 67% culminated in Bachelor of Science degree.

The conservation of a group of five fragmentary. painted mummy cloths from Roman Egypt is described. The account covers the relaxation of the linen grounds, consolidation of the fragile powdery surfaces and the application of new linen supports using the vacuum hot-table. An analysis of the pigment and media of two of the fragments is also given. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers world news brief related to textile industry in 1995. Levi Strauss & Co. finishing services manager Rob Lee Stone died of heart failure at 51 on August 16. A rescission of $63 million was included in the newly signed Public Law 104-19, from the fiscal year 1995 National Institutes of Science and Technology (NIST) appropriation. The Fashion Institute of Technology of the State University of New York, will offer a BS program in textile development and marketing.

Pupillary and subjective responses to sensory stimulation of skin by chemically treated broadcloth and flannelette fabrics were evaluated in this study. Significant differences were found between fabric structures and among fabric finishes. The area of the body stimulated in order to assess comfort was not found to be significant. Untreated broadcloth and broadcloth treated with DMDHEU produced more positive pupillometric responses than any of the other fabric-finish combinations. Flannelette when treated with DMDHEU + polyacrylate A, THPOH-NH3, THPOH-NH3 + softener caused greater pupil dilation than broadcloth with identical finishes. Subjective responses indicated that flannelette was slightly more comfortable than broadcloth with the unfinished, DMDHEU and THPOH-NH3 + softener receiving the highest ratings. Pupillometric and subjective assessments showed that DMDHEU + polyacrylate B produced the most negative responses for both fabric structures.A comparison of pupillary and subjective measurements showed that pupil dilation was greatest for the most comfortable subjective rating and pupil construction was evidenced for the least comfortable. On the basis of these findings, pupillometric assessment should provide a reliable means for objectively measuring fabric comfort. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses role of textiles and clothing museums which utilized as a resource for students interested in scientific-based courses outside of the traditional and formal classroom settings. It mentions that these museums preserve cultural and historical heritage and provides opportunities for research, teaching and aesthetic enjoyment. It presents a questionnaire in which students showed their interest in textile science course and museum tour.