Clothing, Textiles and Interior Design

For additional information about courses in clothing, textiles and interior design available through distance education, contact Dr. Carolyn Callis (ccallis@ches.ua.edu). To view the course syllabus, go to the CHES homepage at http://www.ches.ua.edu and click on course materials under the Student Services heading. To register for courses offered through distance education, contact the Division of Academic Outreach (web site at http://academicoutreach.ua.edu  or phone 205-348-9278 or 1-800-452-5971 or fax 2005-348-0249 or e-mail disted@ccs.ua.edu).

CTD 261, Textiles - Internet

Three hours. Textiles is a study of the materials and processes used in making fabrics for apparel and home furnishings. The term "textile" is derived from the Latin term textilis, which is based on the verb textere, which means to weave. Textiles refers to any material that can be worked into fabric, such as fibers and yarns, including woven, knitted, bonded, felted, needle-punched fabrics; lace and crocheted goods. Textiles also designates the constructed cloth. This course in textiles is suitable for students enrolled at a college or university and is working toward a major in Interior Design, Fashion Retailing/Merchandising, Apparel Design, or Home Economics Education. Retail Buyers or other practitioners who need Continuing Education Units (CEUs). In addition many students choose this course as an elective. Faculty: L. Roper