You can’t patent a design but you can patent a textile or a component.  Learn how to create your own and how to use them.  These are the hot new jobs in the apparel industry!  Understand how fiber-based products are manufactured, with a practical view of how to combine new elements such as polymers, dyes, ceramics and nanotechnology with fibers for unique new product development.  Experience hands-on exercises and demonstrations of how key textile and fiber-based products are manufactured.

Instructor: Jennifer Bologna, senior materials developer, Nike

Dates/Times: Wednesdays, April 11-May 16, 6-9 pm

Cost/Cost Options: $249 or $448 if combined with Product Development

Additional Notes/Costs:

All you need to bring to this class is a notebook and pen or pencil. A laptop or tablet will help with in-class research.