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SGS is pleased to announce our Introduction to Knitting seminar which has been designed to address your interest in the processes and language of knitting; what is possible and what is not.

Starts

19 Feb 2016, 13:30

Ends

19 Feb 2016, 16:00

Location

Leicester, United Kingdom

We are pleased to announce our extensive range of seminar training courses which are designed for you to remain up to date and informed on the latest legislation, industry updates and consumer safety demands. SGS provides excellent course materials, with clearly defined objectives, and reliable, friendly course administration. Our Seminars are interactive and involve delegate participation or demonstrations/visual aids. Delegates are encouraged to bring along their own samples for discussion.

Whether you are seeking knowledge that enables you to comply with regulations, improve performance, manage risk or develop talent; the Consumer and Retail Seminars can help you and your business gain the knowledge you need to continually adapt in today’s fast moving markets. As a leader in professional training, we draw on years of worldwide experience to provide effective learning opportunities.

Courses to suit your needs

  • Affordable prices
  • Opportunity to meet professionals from other organizations
  • Opportunity to share best practice
  • Opportunity to share ideas
  • No office distractions
  • Effective learning environment
  • Wide range of dates and locations available

Delivery Method

Our trainings are offered in a variety of delivery formats so that you can choose those that are best suited to your individual requirements and the needs of your organisation. Our experts deliver face-to-face training in the form of public courses where you can join your industry peers or through in-house courses designed to meet the specific needs of your organisation.

Course Overview

The seminar introduces the basic understanding of the knitting process, the needles used and their action in the machine and the different types of machines available to make different structures possible. Shaping panels and introducing patterning and making tights.

The seminar will cover the processes involved in knitting together with the language used and what is possible, together with shaping panels, patterning and making hosiery.

We encourage delegates to bring samples along for discussion during the day; this always introduces a level of spontaneity and makes the seminar much more interesting.

The seminar is especially suited to designers, buyers and technologists.

Course Agenda

  • Welcome and Refreshment
  • History of Knitting
  • Knitting Elements
  • Knitting Actions
  • Types of Machine
  • Knitted Structures
  • Making Hosiery
  • Patterning
  • Shaping Panels
  • Questions

Rates

Registration for this course is £70.00 plus VAT per delegate for the Half Day seminar.

Seminar Date, Time and Location

19 February - 1.30pm - 4.00pm  – Leicester

How to Book

Please contact:

Client Seminars
e: uktextilestesting@sgs.com