Technological research of textile - N148068
Title: Textilně technologický průzkum
Guaranteed by: Department of Chemical Technology of Monument Conservation (148)
Faculty: Faculty of Chemical Technology
Actual: from 2021
Semester: summer
Points: summer s.:3
E-Credits: summer s.:3
Examination process: summer s.:
Hours per week, examination: summer s.:2/2, C [HT]
Capacity: unknown / unknown (unknown)
Min. number of students: unlimited
State of the course: cancelled
Language: Czech
Teaching methods: full-time
Teaching methods: full-time
Level:  
Is provided by: B148022
Guarantor: Bureš Víchová Jana Bc. DiS.
Is interchangeable with: B148022
Examination dates   Schedule   
Annotation -
The subject deals with technological analysis of specific types of textiles. Practical exercises deepen knowledge obtained in these subjects: "Textilní technologie, Historie výroby a zpracování textilií, Semestrální práce". Knowledge is used in the investigation of historic textiles. The aim of this course is also to use the correct textile terminology.
Last update: TAJ148 (10.10.2013)
Aim of the course -

Students will be able to:

  • use the correct textile terminology
  • perform detailed textile and technological research, which is an integral part of preservation and restoration of textile materials
Last update: TAJ148 (10.10.2013)
Literature -

R:Burnham, D. K. Warp and Weft, A Textile Terminology; Royal Ontario Museum: Toronto, Ontario, 1980. ISBN 0-88854-256-9.

R:CIETA. A Vocabulary of technical textile terms; CIETA: Lyon, 1979.

a:Kadlecová, E. Vybrané kapitoly z textilní technologie; Praha, 1993.

A:Pařilová, H. Typologie tkanin; Textilní zbožíznalství; Technická univerzita v Liberci: Liberec, 2010.

A:Piller, B.; Levinský, O. Malá encyklopedie textilních materiálů; SNTL: Praha, 1978.

A:Polák, A.; Farský, R. Slovník tkanin; Průmyslové vydavatelství: Praha, 1951.

a:Seiler-Baldinger, A. Systematik der Textilen Techniken; Ethnologischen Seminar der Universität und dem Museum für Völkerkunde: Basel, 1991. ISBN 3-85977-185-X.

A:Štočková, H. Pleteniny; Textilní zbožíznalství; Technická univerzita v Liberci: Liberec, 2010.

A:Tímár-Balázsy, Á.; Eastop, D. Chemical Principles of Textile Conservation; Butterworth-Heinemann: Oxford, 1999. ISBN 0-7506-2620-8.

Last update: TAJ148 (10.10.2013)
Syllabus -

1. Technological analysis of textile materials - introduction.

2. Identification of fibers - textile fibres, burning tests, microscopy of fibres.

3. Morphological investigation of threads - yarns, twist, metal threads.

4. Weave analysis of fabrics - basic terms, dividing of weaves, basic binding systems (tabby, twill, satin) and derived weaves.

5. Names of fabrics - origin of names; cotton, linen, wool and silk fabrics.

6. Patterns and finishing of fabrics - names.

7. Analysis of fabrics - damask, crepe, gauze.

8. Analysis of fabrics - brocade.

9. Analysis of fabrics - velvets.

10. Analysis of fabrics - weft-faced compound twill (samit), lampas.

11. Tablet weaving, rigid heddle.

12. Analysis of knitted fabrics - terminology and knitted structures, weft and warp knitting.

13. Other textile techniques - lace, embroidery, sprang, sewing (seams, stitches).

14. Research of archaeological textiles.

Last update: TAJ148 (10.10.2013)
Learning resources -

Study materials are availabla at the teachers.

Last update: TAJ148 (10.10.2013)
Registration requirements -

Textile technology, History of Textiles Manufacturing and Processing

Last update: TAJ148 (10.10.2013)
Teaching methods
Activity Credits Hours
Konzultace s vyučujícími 0.1 4
Účast na přednáškách 1 28
Příprava na přednášky, semináře, laboratoře, exkurzi nebo praxi 0.5 14
Příprava na zkoušku a její absolvování 0.4 10
Účast na seminářích 1 28
3 / 3 84 / 84
Coursework assessment
Form Significance
Regular attendance 50
Defense of an individual project 50