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Clemson University Customized, On-Site Textile In-House Workshops

To put it simply our goal is to provide high quality textile education and training for you
and your staff at an affordable price, with maximum results by minimum means.

Customized to Suit Your Needs

All of our Textile public workshops are available as in-house programs conducted on your site. An in-house program gives you the ability to customize and combine any of our workshops to fit your needs. The end result is a workshop that is strictly tailored to meet your requirements. Here is a brief list of some of Clemson's in-house Textile workshops that can benefit your organization:

Batching, Dyeing Fabrics, Yarns and Fabrics	Request Information	Color Measurement	Request Information	Protective Clothing	Request Information
How to achieve consistent color and fastness performance and increase your bottom line.		Comprehensive overview of the nature of color.		Comprehensive update on applications, needs, material uses, and trends.
Carpet Manufacturing	Request Information	Knitting Technology	Request Information	Slashing	Request Information
Gain a comprehensive understanding of process technology, markets, and latest advancements.		Hear the latest news, processes, and technology in the knitting industry.		This course will bring you up to speed on advances in products and processes.
Coated Fabrics	Request Information	Medical Textiles	Request Information	Spinning Synthetic Fibers	R equest Information
Take a comprehensive look at updates on polymers, fibers, substrates, manufacturing, etc.		Focuses on the opportunities, markets, and direction of medical textiles.		Learn and explore state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques and equipment.
Commercial Interiors	Request Information	Melt Spinning	Request Information	Tire Technology	R equest Information
A practical conference for the commercial industry and its auxiliary material manufacturers.		This course gives you a firmer grip on terminology, systems, technology, processes, and underlying scientific principles involved.		Explore critical new areas of development with Domestic and International Tire Industry leaders.
Dyeing of Cotton & Cotton Blends	Request Information	Narrow Fabrics	Request Information	Structure & Properties of Staple Yarn	Request Information
An exciting look at new processes in color management of these resurging fibers.		Comprehensive course that gives you a complete look at Narrow Fabrics from markets to technologies.		A workshop on creating performance improvements to increase your bottom line.
Fundamentals of Apparel Manufacturing	Request Information	Pile Fabrics	Request Information	Upholstery	Request Information
Take an in-depth look at vital apparel industry processes in a concise step-by-step fashion.		An examination of manufacturing techniques, technologies and processes.		A seminar that focuses on design, manufacturing methods, contract market, and much more.
Fundamentals of Textiles	Request Information	Polypropylene Technology	Request Information	Woven Fabrics	Request Information
Most comprehensive textile introduction. Learn the language, methods, manufacturing, technology, as well as the pat, present and future directions of the industry.		Focuses on end use applications and the effect of Resin and processing on the structure and properties of fibers.		This workshop builds a strong introduction to the basics of fabric design and structures.

4 Ways Your Mill or Plant Can Benefit From Clemson's Textile On-site Services:

1. Convenience

All of your staff can attend.

Flexible scheduling allows us to perform the workshop at the best time possible for you and your staff.

All issues are handled in complete confidentiality.

Once the workshop is completed we offer a complete follow through service for you and your staff to answer any questions.

Based on your goals, we will provide a detailed list of recommendations of the methods taught so they can be put into action.

Since we come to you, day to day work will not be lost to any travel.

Our experienced staff knows exactly what needs to be done. So if you're a little busy our staff can look over nearly every detail for you.

2. $$$ Savings

Since we come to you, your company will save cost on individual travel, tuition, as well as time. We all know time is money.

We customize our programs at minimal cost to fit your company's unique requirements.

Your satisfaction is guaranteed or we will refund your entire course fee.These workshops are a valuable investment that pays for itself immediately.

3. Professional Development

The workshops are designed to intentionally incorporate the learning and build upon team skills.

Entire departments' productivity will improve rapidly.

To ensure a better satisfaction with the program all workshops are highly active and participative to practice newly acquired skills.

Your staff members will be very appreciative of the personal and professional development experienced in the workshop.

Gain higher recognition and credibility for you, your staff, and your company by investing in your staff's skills. They will be viewed as more competent and qualified.

4. In-House Consultation

Have your Clemson instructor spend extra time consulting with your organization before or after your in-house program, and take full advantage of our years of experience.

Your Clemson instructor can

Assist with additional training and critical feedback to you and your staff.

Aid you and your staff in effectively applying your newly learned skills.

Demonstrate to you how to effectively use the training strategies in your plant.

Provide critical analysis of current or future training and initiative projects.

Mediate idea sessions for improved creative problem solving.

Assist you and your staff in the process of accepting new ideas and methods for the old ones.

Offer knowledge, insight, and feedback on all the aspects of the training methods within your plant or mill.

To put it simply our goal is to provide high quality textile education and training for you and your staff at an affordable price. So let us know your needs.

Contact Anne Copeland at 864.656.1601 or E-mail her at acopela@clemson.edu ...our in-house representative for more details or click onto the On Site Proposal Request and send us your request!
On Site Proposal Request

Here is a partial list of our in-house/ on-site clients:

Ashland Chemical; Bausch & Lomb; Biogen, Incorporated; Bothwell Regional Health Center ; BP & Amoco Chemicals; BP & Amoco Fabrics and Fibers; Duke Power; DuPont Dacron; Durr Industries; Eastman Chemical; Fluor Daniel; General Dynamics; General Fasteners; General Motors of Canada, of Mexico; Georgia Pacific; Glaxo Wellcome; GM North America Engineering; Goddard NASA Space Flight Center; Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Honeywell Polymer Products; IBM; International Paper Foodservice Division; Jacobs Engineering; Johnson & Johnson Medical; Kodak; Kodak Polychrome Graphics; Michelin North America Inc.; Mitsubishi Polyester Film, LLC; Mount Vernon Mills; Philip Morris; Philips Medical Systems; Progress Energy; Raytheon Missile Systems; Robert Bosch; Rockwell Automation; Sherwin Williams Automotive; Siemens-Westinghouse Power Corporation; Sigma Chemical; Sun Trust Equitable Securities; Proctor & Gamble Technical Associates; Wellman, Incorporated; Westvaco Chemical Corporation.

What Our Customers are Saying.

"The customized training program developed for our investment banking teams by Clemson's Customized Training Division exceeded our every expectation. The quality of the programming was customized to fit our needs and was delivered by quality instructors with invaluable industry experience. Thanks to the effort of the Clemson staff, we were able to meet our objectives in a timely and efficient manner without sacrificing the quality of the intended content. We will be back!"

David Meek
Sun Trust Equitable Securities

"This course is very beneficial to everyone in the weaving industry- from students- to sales- to marketing staff. All should learn the fundamentals as well as the new break-throughs in the industry."

Dan Fulcher, Process Engineer
CMI Industries, Inc., Clinton , SC

"This course gave me a foundation of information which will make my interaction with the mills more productive."

Geae M. Steffel, Buyer
The Longaberger Company, Newark , OH

"Takes complex subjects and presents them in a clear, focused, updated and understandable format. Networking with key people and companies is a real plus."

Marty Gurian, Senior Manager Technical Services
DesignTex Inc., New York , NY

"Great program!! Excellent balance of research-based technical information and practical applications-based information."

Ron Robinson, Manufacturing Manager
Bonar Yarns and Fabrics, Williamston , SC

"The Clemson University Off-Campus, Distance and Continuing Education program for customized training has been outstanding. We came to Clemson with a vague idea of what we wanted and they listened to our needs and developed a process that has exceeded our expectations. Their professionalism and willingness to delight their clients is inspiring. If you're looking for help in developing your team, I recommend that you call Clemson first!"

Tripp Worthy
International Paper Foodservice Division

"Very informative! It greatly improved my knowledge of Carpet Manufacturing (past, current, and future)."

Gene Tharp, Product Development Specialist
3M, St. Paul , MN