Laboratory of Textile Technology
The laboratory of Textile Technology is part of the Department of Materials and Environmental Technology of Tallinn University of Technology. The Laboratory of Textile Technology is located on the 3rd floor of the 4th study building of the main building of Tallinn University of Technology (Ehitajate tee 5). From March 2023, the Laboratory of Textile Technology is a separate laboratory. Previously, the Laboratory of Textile Technology and the Laboratory of Biopolymer Technology formed a joint laboratory called the Laboratory of Polymers and Textile Technology, which was established in 2017. Together with the opening of the new laboratory, the Laboratory of Textile Technology moved from Textile house to new renovated rooms in Tallinn University of Technology main building.
The areas of activity of the Laboratory of Textile Technology are:
- conducting studies at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral level;
- conducting basic and applied research in the field of textile technology;
- offering testing services to companies;
- conducting different training courses.
The study work and research and development work of the Laboratory of Textile Technology are carried out in the following laboratories:
- laboratory of product development;
- CAD/CAM laboratory of apparel and textile products;
- laboratory of smart textiles and microscopy;
- textile testing laboratory;
- laboratory of laser cutting technology;
- laboratory of textile waste valorization.
Staff
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Senior Lecturer, Head of Laboratory Programme Director (Materials Technology) |
620 2905 5621 1653 |
U04-317 |
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Guest lecturer |
620 2904 |
U04-304 |
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Specialist |
620 2904 |
U04-309 |
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Engineer |
620 2904 |
U04-318 |
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Guest lecturer |
620 2904 |
U04-318 |
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Early Stage Researcher |
620 2904 |
U04-320 |
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Early Stage Researcher |
620 2904 |
U04-320 |
Study work
The Laboratory of Textile Technology conducts studies at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral level.
Materials Technology (BSc)
Study work is in Estonian.
The bachelor's study programme is diverse, providing knowledge of various materials, their production technologies, sustainable usage and environmental effects. Once basic knowledge of all materials is acquired, it is possible to specialize in the field of textile and clothing technology.
Technology of Wood, Plastic and Textiles (MSc)
At the master's level of the Technology of Wood, Plastics and Textiles curriculum, it is possible to specialize in apparel and textile technology acquiring knowledge about textile materials, product development, production technologies, testing methods and equipment, CAD/CAM technologies and circular economy principles.
Chemical, Materials and Energy Technology (PhD)
It is possible to continue your studies at doctoral level (Engineering Sciences) and contribute to research in the field of textile technology.
Research and development
Research and development work of the Laboratory of Textile Technology is related with the following fields:
- developing composite and textile materials from mechanically recycled textile fibres;
- exploring physico-mechanical properties of textile and clothing materials;
- developing textile products, apparel and protective clothing;
- exploring novel processing methods of textile materials.
- KIK19019 Developing of textile waste shredding technology and innovative materials to adding value to textile waste and support the circular economy. 2019-2021.
2023
- Mandre, N., Plamus, T., Linder, A., Varjas, T., Majak, J., Krumme, A. (2023). Design of Performance Characteristics on Laser Treated Denim Fabric. Materials Science, 29 (4), 515-524.
- Mandre, N., Plamus, T., Linder, A., Krumme, A., Rohumaa, A. (2023). Impact of laser fading on physico-mechanical properties and fibre morphology of multicomponent denim fabrics. Proceedings of the Estonian Academy of Sciences, 72 (2), 145-153.
2021
- Mandre, N., Plamus, T., Krumme, A. (2021). Impact of weft Yarn Density and Core-yarn Fibre Composition on Tensile Properties, Abrasion Resistance and Air Permeability of Denim Fabrics. Materials Science, 27 (4), 483-491.
Graduates
- 2022, Franz Mathias Ints, Ensüümviimistluse mõju erineva kiulise koostisega teksakangaste omadustele (The effect of enzyme treatment on the properties of denim fabrics with different fibre content). Juhendajad: Tiia Plamus, Nele Mandre.
- 2022, Berit Loomägi, Ringse tootmismudeli juurutamine ettevõttes Androgear OÜ (Development of circular production model in company Androgear OÜ). Juhendaja: Kersti Merimaa, Tiia Plamus.
- 2021, Laura Kuningas, Erineva struktuuriga lõngade valmistamine mehaaniliselt ümbertöödeldud tekstiilkiududest (Manufacturing of yarns with different structure from mechanically recycled textile fibres). Juhendaja: Tiia Plamus.
- 2021, Marianne Murd, Ümbertöödeldud tekstiilkiudude kasutamine plastkomposiitmaterjalide valmistamiseks (Use of recycled textile fibres for the production of plastic composite materials). Juhendajad: Tiia Plamus, Illia Krasnou.
- 2020, Angelika Linder, Naisfiguuri mõõdutabeli parendamine Denim Dreami brändile (Improving women figure measurement chart for Denim Dream brand). Juhendajad: Nele Mandre, Kersti Merimaa, Teele Koel.
- 2020, Lisett Mitendorf, Tarbijajärgsete tekstiilijäätmete ümbertöötlemine erineva struktuuriga lausmaterjalideks (Recycling of post-consumer textile waste to non-woven materials with different structure). Juhendaja: Tiia Plamus.
- 2020, Kaia Liisa Hakk, Kosmosejaamades kasutatava intelligentse rõiva prototüüpide valmistamine (Making a Prototype of an Intelligent Garment used in Space Stations). Juhendaja: Tiia Plamus, Kristel Kiris.
- 2018, Marit Soomets, Tekstiilmaterjalide värvimise ja viimistlemise protsessid ning nende mõju inimestele (Dyeing and finishing processes of textile materials and their impact on human). Juhendaja: Tiia Plamus.
- 2018, Keidi Õisnurm, Rahvuslikus stiilis kergrõivaste valmistamise protsess (The development process of national style light garment). Juhendajad: Kersti Merimaa, Tiia Plamus.
- 2018, Alice Andressoo, Kaitseväe varustuse ümbertöötlemine ja taaskasutus (Recycling and reuse of Estonian defence forces military equipment). Juhendajad: Tiia Plamus, Marika Müür.
- 2018, Kai Ellik, Trikotaažist naiste jaki kavandamine ja valmistamine (Women’s knit jacket design and manufacturing). Juhendajad: Kersti Merimaa, Tiia Plamus.
- 2018, Kirke Leinatamm, Pihakorseti tootearendus (Product development of waist corset). Juhendajad: Kersti Merimaa, Tiia Plamus.
- 2018, Ketelin Makienko, Põllumajanduses kasutatavate villapelletite omadused ja tootmise tehnoloogia (The characteristics and manufacturing technology of wool pellets used in agriculture). Juhendajad: Kadriann Tamm, Tiia Plamus.
- 2018, Jaana Rodima, Juurdelõikusprotsessi efektiivistamine brändi Kriss Soonik Loungerie mudelite näitel (Improving the spreading and cutting processes of the production of Kriss Soonik Loungerie products). Juhendajad: Piret Mellik, Tiia Plamus.
- 2018, Maarja Soolo, Vähemtuntud loomsete tekstiilkiudude omadused ja kasutamine (Lesser-known animal fibres – properties and applications). Juhendaja: Tiia Plamus.
- 2023, Laura Kuningas, Developing knitted materials from mechanically recycled textiles (Trikotaažmaterjalide arendamine mehaaniliselt ümbertöödeldud tekstiilidest). Juhendaja: Tiia Plamus
- 2023, Ingrid Viira, Development of reversible childrenswear outfit with interactive augmented reality feature (Interaktiivse liitreaalsuse komponendiga kahtepidi kantavate lasterõivaste komplekti väljatöötamine). Juhendajad: Tiia Plamus, Katre Worth.
- 2023, Grete-Ly Maasik, Development of biodegradable adults' incontinence pads (Täiskasvanute biolagunevate uriinipidamatuse sidemete tootearendus). Juhendaja: Tiia Plamus.
- 2022, Liis Tiisvelt, The use of nonwoven material made from mechanically recycled textile fibres in packaging industry (Mehhaaniliselt ümbertöödeldud tekstiilkiududest valmistatud lausmaterjali kasutamine pakenditööstuses). Juhendajad: Tiia Plamus, Illia Krasnou.
- 2022, Kätlin Kummel, Using digital printing and embroidering for creating a lingerie collection (Digitrüki ja tikandite kasutamine pesukollektsiooni loomisel). Juhendajad: Tiia Plamus, Katre Worth.
- 2022, Angelika Linder, Impact of laser fading on physico-mechanical properties and fibre morphology of denim fabrics (Laserviimistluse mõju teksakangaste füüsikalis-mehaanilistele omadustele ja kiu morfoloogiale). Juhendajad: Tiia Plamus, Nele Mandre.
- 2022, Jane-Ly Puusepp, Environmentally friendly textile finishing by electrospraying method (Keskkonnasõbralik kangatöötlus elektropihustus meetodil). Juhendajad: Illia Krasnou, Tiia Plamus.
- 2022, Anna-Karin Leppik, Product development of equestrian competition breeches (Ratsaniku võistluspükste tootearendus). Juhendaja: Tiia Plamus.
- 2021, Katre Worth, Application of circular economy principles in lingerie production (Ringmajanduse põhimõtete rakendamine aluspesu tootmisel). Juhendaja: Tiia Plamus, Kersti Merimaa.
- 2021, Md Toufiqur Rahman, Properties of nonwoven materials produced from mechanically recycled textile fibres (Ümbertöödeldud tekstiilkiududest valmistatud lausmaterjalide omadused). Juhendajad: Tiia Plamus, Emilia Muuga.
- 2020, Jaana Rodima, Laserlõikustehnoloogia kasutamine spordijaki tootearendusprotsessis (Laser cutting technology in the product development process of a sports jacket). Juhendajad: Tiia Plamus, Kersti Merimaa.
- 2020, Kai Ellik, Alternatiivsed materjalid looduslikule nahale ja nende kasutamine kottide valmistamisel (Alternative materials to natural leather and their application in bag development). Juhendajad: Tiia Plamus, Kersti Merimaa.
- 2020, Juhan Riistop, CAD/CAM programmid rõivaste tootearenduse protsessis (CAD/CAM programs in the garment product development process). Juhendajad: Piret Mellik, Tiia Plamus.
- 2020, Md Shahnewaz Al Mahmud Chowdhury, Leather and different textile materials in product development of bags (Loodusliku naha ja erinevate tekstiilmaterjalide kasutamine kottide tootearenduses). Juhendajad: Tiia Plamus, Nele Mandre, Kersti Merimaa.
- 2019, Maarja Soolo, Alpakavillaste lõngade ja tööproovide omaduste määramine ning võrdlus lambavillaga Wile Alpaca Farmi näitel (Comparison and determination of properties of yarns and single knitted specimen made of alpaca and wool in the case of Wile Alpaca Farm). Juhendaja: Tiia Plamus.
- 2019, Marit Soomets, Põllumajanduses kasutatavad linakiust lausmaterjalid (Nonwoven materials of flax fibre used in agriculture). Juhendaja: Tiia Plamus.
- 2019, Kaisa Raska, Kleidikollektsioon Annabel (Dress Collection Annabel). Juhendajad: Kersti Merimaa, Tiia Plamus.
- 2019, Maris Saat, Kotikollektsiooni loomine kombineerides puitu ja nahka (Development of a Bag Collection Combining Wood and Leather). Juhendajad: Tiia Plamus, Heikko Kallakas.
- 2019, Tiina Lelumees, Tekstiilijäätmete mehaanilise ja keemilise ümbertöötlemise võimalused, ümbertöödeldud materjalide omadused ja sobivus uuteks rakendusteks Eesti kaitseväelase individuaalvarustuse näitel (Possibilities for mechanical and chemical recycling of textile waste, properties of recycled materials and suitability for new applications on the example of individual equipment of the Defence Forces of Estonia). Juhendaja: Tiia Plamus.
- 2018, Liis Puks, Puidutehnoloogia labori kaitserõivaste väljatöötamine (Development of protective clothing for the laboratory of wood technology). Juhendajad: Kersti Merimaa, Tiia Plamus.
- 2018, Joanna-Eliisa Servet, Ümbertöödeldud tekstiilmaterjalidest valmistatud heli- ja soojusisolatsioonimaterjalide analüüs ja katsetamine ettevõtte AS Toom Tekstiili näitel (Analysis and testing of sound and thermal insulation materials made from recycled textile materials on the example of company AS Toom Tekstiil). Juhendaja: Tiia Plamus.
- 2018, Piret Filanovitš, Magamiskoti komplekti tootearendus Eesti Kaitseväe näitel (The development of military-purpose sleeping bag set for Estonian Defense Forces). Juhendajad: Tiia Plamus, Kersti Merimaa.
- 2017, Paula Veske, Intelligentse tekstiilitoote arendus meeste jaki näitel (Smart textile system product development exemplified with a jacket). Juhendajad: Tiia Plamus, Pirjo Elbrecht.
- 2017, Kadri Räis, Lectra Modaris® 3D õppematerjali väljatöötamine (Development of Lectra Modaris® 3D study material). Juhendajad: Tiia Plamus, Pirjo Elbrecht.
- 2017, Kristiina Loit, Telkmantlite tootearendusprojekt (Product Development Project of Poncho Shelters). Juhendajad: Tiia Plamus, Kersti merimaa, Aivar Närep.
- 2017, Nele Mandre, 50-60ndate stiilist inspireeritud teksakollektsiooni mudelite väljatöötamine (Development of denim collection inspired by 50’s and 60’s fashion). Juhendajad: Kersti Merimaa, Tiia Plamus.
- 2023, Nele Mandre, Effect of Fibre Content, Structural Parameters, and Laser Fading on Durability and Aesthetic Properties of Multicomponent Denim Fabric (Kiulise koostise, struktuuri parameetrite ja laserkulutuse mõju mitmekomponentse teksakanga vastupidavusele ja esteetilistele omadustele). Juhendajad: Tiia Plamus, Andres Krumme.
Training courses
Content will be added soon.
Testing services
The Laboratory of Textile Technology offers testing services to different apparel and textile companies and other interest groups. The Laboratory of Textile Technology is a modern laboratory that allows to carry out different physical-mechanical and chemical experiments under controlled climatic conditions. Standards and laboratory procedures are used to conduct tests on textile and apparel materials, including fiber, yarn, knitted fabric, woven fabric and non-woven materials.
The tests offered by the Laboratory of Textile Technology and their prices are described as services and can be found in the following document starting on page 5. Price list of testing services
To order testing services or in the absence of suitable experiment contact the Head of the Laboratory Tiia Plamus, mobile 56211653, e-mail tiia.plamus@taltech.ee.
Terminology
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Contact
Location
Tallinn University of Technology
Ehitajate tee 5, Tallinn
Study building U04 3rd floor
Contact person
Head of Laboratory, Senior Lecturer Tiia Plamus
Mobile: 56211653
Phone: 6202905
E-mail: tiia.plamus@taltech.ee