Textile Technology
Within Textile Technology we offer courses in English at Bachelor and Master level in Textile Engineering, Textile Product Development and Polymers.
The courses are presented in course packages with 3-4 courses that together make 30 ECTS which corresponds to full time studies for one semester. Courses from different course packages cannot be combined but students that wish to study Swedish are encourages to add a Swedish language course to their course selection.
If you have any questions, please contact the International Office at internationalstudent@hb.se
Courses autumn 2025
Bachelor's level
Textile Product Development - 30 ECTS
Exchange students attending this package will take courses together with students in the 2nd year of Textile Product Development and Entrepreneurship. Suitable for students within textiles, from textile engineering, design and entrepreneurship.
- Textile Product Development (PDF) 7,5 ECTS, P1
- Textile Innovation (PDF) 15 ECTS, P1-2
- Functional Textiles (PDF) 7,5 ECTS, P2
See the brochure for Textile Product Development autumn 2025 here (PDF).
Elements of Textile Technology - 30 ECTS
Exchange students attending this package will take courses together with students in the 2nd year of Textile Product and Innovation. Since this is a new program the course names are preliminary. Course syllabi is expected to be published in March.
- Textile Structures, 7,5 ECTS - syllabus TBA
- Joining Technology for Textile Products, 5 ECTS - syllabus TBA
"This course provides a broad insight and fundamental understanding of how textile materials can be joined into different products, such as garments, bags and technical textiles. The course covers various joining techniques, including thread sewing, ultrasonic welding, gluing and taping. Students learn about the different techniques and their impact on the function, quality and durability of the product. The course also highlights the importance of understanding seams and stitches and how to avoid seam defects. In addition, the role of joining in disassembly and recycling is discussed, as well as techniques for repairing broken products to promote circular strategies." - Quality Assurance and Textile Testing, 5 ECTS - syllabus TBA
- Textile Innovation, 7,5 ECTS - syllabus TBA
"The course introduces innovation processes in the textile industry, innovation management, and how innovation can be organized and managed in different types of enterprises. Students develop both theoretical knowledge and applied skills in textile innovation, with a focus on strategies and processes for product development. The course covers various innovation methods, influencing factors such as materials and technologies, as well as concrete examples of textile innovations and their applications." - Digital Tools for Communication, 5 ECTS - syllabus TBA
“This course introduces essential digital tools for effective communication in textile technology and innovation. It covers two key areas: design and idea communication, focusing on digital design software, and data communication, which includes data management and visualization tools. Additionally, the course provides an introduction to effective presentation techniques.”
Master's level
Textile Engineering
Requirements: 180 ECTS in engineering including knowledge in textile technology and polymeric material.
- Advanced fibre and yarn technology (PDF) 7,5 ECTS, P1
- Polymer Technology (PDF), 7,5 ECTS, P1
- Ethics in the textile value chain (PDF), 1,5 ECTS, P2
- Textile Chemistry (PDF), 7,5 ECTS, P2
- Textile Product development (PDF), 6 ECTS, P2
Technical Textile Innovation
Requirements: 180 ECTS related to textile technology.
- Advanced fibre and yarn technology (PDF) 7,5 ECTS, P1
- Creative Design Processes, (PDF) 7,5 ECTS, P1
- Ethics in the textile value chain (PDF), 1,5 ECTS, P2
- Textile Product Design, construction and joining (PDF), 7,5 ECTS, P2
- Textile Product development (PDF), 6 ECTS, P2
Courses spring 2025
This is the second semester of the 2024-2025 academic calendar. All new exchange students should attend the Orientation Days 16-17 January 2025.
Bachelor's level
Textile Technology
This course package is suitable for students in textiles with basic technical knowledge in textile materials.
- Circular Textile (PDF) 7,5 ECTS - P3
- Management and Aesthetics in Product Communication (PDF) 7,5 ECTS - P3
- Technical Textile Product Development (PDF) 7,5 ECTS - P4
- Sustainability in Textiles and Fashion 7,5 ECTS (PDF)
Masters level
Textile Engineering
Open to students that have completed 3 years within textile engineering at the start of the exchange.
- Advanced Textile Structures (pdf). 7,5 ECTS - P3
- Wearable and Textiles Electronics (pdf) 7,5 ECTS - P3
- Polymers and Textile in Composites (PDF)7.5 ECTS - P4
- Polymeric and Textile Materials and the Environment (PDF)7.5 ECTS - P4
Resource Recovery: Polymer Materials for the Circular Economy
Requirements: 180 ECTS in Engineering
