Module manager: Ningtao Mao
Email: N.Mao@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2026/27
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Ensuring that a textile fulfils both the expectations of the consumer, and its legal compliance are key components of a successful product. In this module, you’ll learn about the performance evaluation, quality control and quality assurance processes and how they can be applied in textile manufacturing processes. You will learn the principles and protocols of evaluation of prevalent structure, properties and performance (e.g., fibre dimensions, yarn linear density and evenness, fabric mass per unit area, fibre/yarn/fabric tensile properties, fabric colour fastness, breathability, and water repellence); testing of qualities of textile raw materials, intermediate and semi-products, as well as final products; you will gain a deeper understanding of quality assurance methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean and Total Quality Control, you will also obtain the skills to effectively communicate the performance and quality of textile products in textile/fashion supply chain.
This module aims to introduce students to the specialist knowledge and insightful understanding of the concept of performance and quality of textile raw materials, intermediate/semi-products and final products, the methods to evaluate the textile product performance, and the methodologies to test and control their qualities throughout the textile manufacturing processes, this includes the quality assurance methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean and Total Quality Control. The skills on how to effectively communicate the performance and quality of textile products in textile/fashion supply chain will also be part of this module.
The knowledge and skills learnt through lectures, seminars, lab practicals, and group project will enable students to solve problems in characterisation of textile product performance and quality, how to control, assure and communicate textile product performance and qualities in textile/fashion supply chain, especially textile manufacture processes.
On successful completion of the module, you will demonstrate the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
LO1. Evaluate the performance of textile products and corresponding characterisation methods;
LO2. Evaluate the quality of textile raw materials, intermediate and semi-products and final products, and their corresponding testing and characterisation methods;
LO3. Apply quality assurance methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean and Total Quality Control;
LO4. Communicate effectively the performance and quality of textile products in textile/fashion supply chain.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
LO5. Demonstrate analytical thinking and skills obtained to identify problems in relation to the quality and performance of textile products.
LO6. Collaborate effectively within a small team to solve the problems identified around performance evaluation and quality testing of textile products;
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 8 | 2 | 16 |
| Practical | 6 | 2 | 12 |
| Seminar | 5 | 1 | 5 |
| Private study hours | 167 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 33 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
There are opportunities for students to receive formative feedback:
1) Seminars for the interactive discussions of the students’ coursework with feedback during the seminars;
2) Students will receive feedback of their understanding of the knowledge learnt in practical sessions;
3) written feedback on coursework and practical report submission;
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | group essay project | 50 |
| Coursework | group practical report | 50 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
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Last updated: 30/04/2026
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