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Laboratory for Fashion Cad

Code 12764
Year 3
Semester S1
ECTS Credits 5
Workload PL(30H)/T(15H)/TP(15H)
Scientific area Ciência e Tecnologia Têxteis
Entry requirements No requirements.
Mode of delivery Presential teaching in CAD laboratory. Theoretical-practical and practical classes in computer applications. Classes are presented in portuguese and english.
Work placements Not applicable.
Learning outcomes Percieve the importance of CAD systems applied to the Textile and Clothing Industry.
Knowing how to use, in real context, computer applications for creating clothing models, simulation of fabrics and knits and creation of printed fabrics.
Learn to apply the programs studied when creating collections.



Syllabus I – Introduction to textile CAD systems. Fields of application and relative importance of CAD systems in creative and productive processes.
II – Brief understanding of color science. Handling drawings with application in textile printing., using image program, Kaledo Print. Practical exercises on image processing and preparation of drawings for the printing room: reduction of colors and arrangement of the repetition of the drawing. Digital printing: preparation of images.
III – Computer-aided design of regular fabrics of warp and weft. Development of practical cases using the simulation of fabrics program, Kaledo Weave.
IV – Computer-aided design of knitted patterns. Development of practical cases using the simulation program of knit fabrics, Kaledo Knit.

Main Bibliography Handbook of textile design, J Wilson, Woodhead Textiles Series No. 14, Woodhead Publishing Ltd, 2001
Woollen and worsted woven fabric design, E G Gilligan, Woodhead Textiles Series No. 37, Woodhead Publishing Ltd, 2004
Knitting technology, D J Spencer, Woodhead Textiles Series No. 16, Woodhead Publishing Ltd, 2001
Manual do programa Kaledo Weave (2015), Lectra Systèmes
Manual do programa Kaledo Print (2013), Lectra Systèmes
Manual do Kaledo Knit (2015), Lectra Systèmes
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2022-09-21

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