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The Jakob Müller Institute of
Narrow Fabrics
8th Narrow Fabric Conference
Since its foundation in 1887, the Jakob Müller Group has had a
major influence on the development of the narrow fabric
industry. Their latest initiative focuses on the training of
qualified personnel for the entire branch, as Jakob Müller
Group believes that skilled staff is also the key to their
customers’ success. An educational centre dedicated to promote
competence and innovation in narrow fabrics is open to both
customer staff and group personnel.
The Jakob Müller Institute of Narrow
Fabrics was founded on 2nd of July 2001 .
The first curriculum was started in February 2002. The institute
not only provides a profound knowledge of Müller products, but
also offers in-depth training in product design, and
manufacturing.
The main course language is English. The
curriculum lasts 8 weeks, is highly practical oriented and
includes the following subjects:
Basics in textile technology
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Chemical fibre production and textile raw
materials for the narrow fabric industry.
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Properties of the textile raw materials used in
narrow fabric production.
Basics in weaving technology
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Fundamentals on weaving preparation such as
winding and warping.
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Fundamentals on weaving of elastic and non elastic
ribbons.
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Basic weaves, weave derivatives and combined
weaves.
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Computer aided design of woven ribbons.
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Pattern analysis for elastic and none elastic
ribbons, belts, etc.
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Fundamentals on machine settings.
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Practical work at the needle weaving machines.
Basics in knitting technology
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Fundamentals on knitting preparation.
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Fundamentals on crochet and double bar knitting.
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Basic knitted structures.
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Computer aided design of knitted narrow fabrics.
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Pattern analysis for knitted structures.
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Practical work at crochet and coarse and medium
gauge double bar warp knitting machines.
Label weaving
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Fundamentals of rapier and air-jet weaving.
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Fundamentals of label design and computer aided
design.
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Practical work at label weaving machines.
Textile testing
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Fundamentals in textile testing.
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Fundamentals in quality assurance.
Textile finishing and making-up
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Fundamentals on dyeing of elastic and non elastic
ribbons.
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Fundamentals on heat-setting of narrow fabrics.
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Practical work in textile finishing.
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Making-up of ribbons and practical work.
The Narrow Fabrics Sector – Market
opportunities and smart products
Narrow Fabrics indispensable in fashion and
high-tech applications are subject to the same market challenges
as all other textiles and apparel products. In the face of
globalization, increased efforts are necessary to enhance the
competitiveness of narrow fabrics producers. New ideas and
innovative products are in demand. Furthermore, in the era of
nearly boundless global trade, quality management and
certification are of particular importance.
Therefore, 8th NARROW FABRICS
CONFERENCE at the Holiday Inn Hotel, Pudong at Shanghai
on July 26, 2008 will focus on market trends, on high-tech
products and technologies and on quality assurance in the
textile chain. Distinguished speakers originating from the
world’s most important textile producing countries will share
their views with the participants. For the first time this
specialist meeting takes place in the People’s Republic of China
– and it is must event for narrow fabrics manufacturers
worldwide.
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