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Course Introduction Information


Code - Course Title	MOD541 - Textile and Garment Comfort
Course Type	Elective Courses
Language of Instruction	Türkçe
Laboratory + Practice	3+0
ECTS	7.5
Course Instructor(s)	DOKTOR ÖĞRETİM ÜYESİ ÖZGÜR CEYLAN
Mode of Delivery	Face-to-face
Prerequisites	None
Courses Recomended	A bachelor-level background in textile materials science or clothing technology is recommended.
Required or Recommended Resources	Li, Y. (2001). The science of clothing comfort. Textile Progress, 31(1–2), 1–135.Song, G. (Ed.). (2011). Improving comfort in clothing. Woodhead Publishing.Das, A., & Alagirusamy, R. (2010). Science in clothing comfort. Woodhead Publishing.Hes, L., & Williams, J. (Eds.). (2014). Improving comfort in clothing (2nd ed.). Woodhead Publishing. Slater, K. (1986). The assessment of comfort. Journal of the Textile Institute, 77(3), 157–171.ISO 7730:2005. Ergonomics of the thermal environment — Analytical determination and interpretation of thermal comfort.ASHRAE Standard 55-2020. Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy. Yoo, S., & Barker, R. L. (2005). Comfort properties of heat-resistant protective workwear in varying conditions of physical activity and environment. Part I & II. Textile Research Journal, 75(7), 523–541. Niwa, M., & Kawabata, S. (1980). Objective evaluation of fabric handle. Journal of the Textile Machinery Society of Japan.
Recommended Reading List	Li, Y. (2001). The science of clothing comfort. Textile Progress, 31(1–2), 1–135.Song, G. (Ed.). (2011). Improving comfort in clothing. Woodhead Publishing.Das, A., & Alagirusamy, R. (2010). Science in clothing comfort. Woodhead Publishing.Hes, L., & Williams, J. (Eds.). (2014). Improving comfort in clothing (2nd ed.). Woodhead Publishing. Slater, K. (1986). The assessment of comfort. Journal of the Textile Institute, 77(3), 157–171.ISO 7730:2005. Ergonomics of the thermal environment — Analytical determination and interpretation of thermal comfort.ASHRAE Standard 55-2020. Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy. Yoo, S., & Barker, R. L. (2005). Comfort properties of heat-resistant protective workwear in varying conditions of physical activity and environment. Part I & II. Textile Research Journal, 75(7), 523–541. Niwa, M., & Kawabata, S. (1980). Objective evaluation of fabric handle. Journal of the Textile Machinery Society of Japan.
Assessment methods and criteria	30% Midterm (written), 30% Term Project (report + presentation), 40% Final Exam (written)
Work Placement	None
Sustainability Development Goals

Content

Weeks	Topics
Week - 1	Introduction to the course, review of the lecture plan, introduction to clothing comfort
Week - 2	The concept of textile and garment comfort, the importance and components of garment comfort, and the attitude and expectations of users towards garment comfort
Week - 3	Components of garment comfort, classification of comfort
Week - 4	Psychological aspects of comfort and evaluation techniques
Week - 5	Physical aspects of comfort and evaluation techniques
Week - 6	Thermal comfort and evaluation techniques
Week - 7	Factors affecting garment comfort; the effect of material, manufacturing technology, and material construction on comfort properties
Week - 8	Comfort properties of textile materials in fibre, yarn, and fabric form
Week - 9	Improving garment comfort
Week - 10	Improving thermal comfort of garments
Week - 11	Improving moisture management and tactile properties of garments
Week - 12	Garment pattern and comfort; harmony of garment and body; body movement and comfort
Week - 13	Comfort properties of fire-fighter, performance sports, military, and medical garments
Week - 14	Course synthesis, term project presentations, and evaluation

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Competences
Rational
Questoning
Creative
Effective use of a foreign language
Eleştirel düşünebilme
Problem solving
Applying theoretical knowledge into practice
Information Management
To work autonomously
Organization and planning
Decision making
To work in interdisciplinary projects
Project Design and Management

Assessment Methods

Assessment Method and Passing Requirements
	Quamtity	Percentage (%)
1.Midterm Exam	1	40
Final Exam	1	60
Toplam (%)		100