Wool knitwear finishing
Issued by
The Woolmark Company
Earners of the Wool Knitwear Finishing course badge have an advanced understanding of the finishing processes applied to wool knitwear, the purpose and operations carried out under each procedure and the factors affecting the final quality of the finished product. They appreciate how finishing operations are assessed, can evaluate finished wool garments produced by a knitting mill and can assess whether the knitted garment meets the aims of the finishing operation.
- Type Validation
- Level Advanced
- Time Hours
- Cost Free
Skills
- Knitwear Manufacture
- Wool Fabric Finishing
Earning Criteria
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Complete the Wool fabric finishing course on the Woolmark Learning Centre.
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Explain the process of knitted wool garment manufacture.
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Identify the methods and purpose of each knitwear finishing operation.
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Describe the use and types of different chemicals in wool knitwear finishing
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Explain the appropriate finishing method depending on knitwear type.
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Evaluate finished wool garments produced within a knitting mill.
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Assess whether the garment meets the aims of the finishing operation.
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Identify possible challenges and solutions associated quality control in knitwear finishing.