The colour and handle of a textile product is one of its most important aesthetic properties. However, dyeing and finishing wool can be challenging to the unskilled – though learning modern dyeing and finishing practices that are firmly based on a systematic, scientific approach assures the enhancement of wools natural qualities.

This course provided those presently in industry with a detailed understanding of modern wool dyeing and finishing methods and practice It provided clear guidance on how theoretical principles are translated into practical processing procedures. Considerable emphasis was placed on testing and objective measurement as the criteria for evaluating the success of procedures in order to meet customer requirements.

As this is an intensive course consisting of comprehensive and detailed practical information, participants were expected to be industry practitioners and professional.

Dr Rex Brady, Deakin University Basic principles of dyeing wool Presentation
Wool Dyes Presentation
Mr M Fergusson, RMIT Preparatory operations Presentation  Notes
 Mr Arthur Fisher, CSIRO Dyeing methods for wool Presentation  Notes
Dyeing methods for wool blends Presentation
Dyeing machinery Presentation
Dr Rex Brady, Deakin University Wool Dyes Presentation
Control in the laboratory and the dyehouse Presentation
Printing Presentation
Bleaching Presentation
Mr Arthur Fisher, CSIRO Colour Fastness Presentation
Theory of colour measurement Presentation  Notes
Colour measurement in practice Presentation
Theory of finishing Presentation
Mr Arthur Fisher, CSIRO Wool Finishing – Wet finishing Presentation
Wool Finishing – Dry finishing Presentation
Dr Rex Brady, Deakin University Functional finishes Presentation
Finishing & Dyeing of Woven and Knitted Garments
Dr Allan De Boos, AWI Objective measurement and fabric quality-Part 1 Presentation  Notes
Objective measurement and fabric quality-Part 2 Presentation
Ms Irene Slota (CSIRO) FAST and KESF measurement of fabric properties Presentation
Dr Rex Brady, Deakin University Management of dyeing and finishing Presentation