Postgraduate certificate Textile Sustainability

The textile industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world. According to the UN, fashion is responsible for 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions and 20% of water pollution. Fortunately, more and more consumers are demanding sustainable and ethical textile products. Therefore, the demand for professionals specialized in Textile Sustainability is constantly increasing. For all these reasons, TECH has designed an educational program that allows the engineer to learn the most efficient techniques and technologies to reduce the environmental impact of the industry, as well as to take advantage of this growing trend and develop products with greater added value. The student will have access to all this knowledge through a 100% online course and the most effective methodology on the market, the Relearning method.

University certificate

duration

6 weeks

Modality

Online

Schedule

At your own pace

Exams

Online

start date

Credits

6 ECTS

financing up to

3 months

Price(first year)

See price

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Introduction to the Program

You will dominate, thanks to this Postgraduate certificate, the sustainable applications from the use of new fibers such as polylactic acid"

The textile industry is one of the main causes of pollution in the world, which translates into an urgent need to rethink textile processes and products. Fortunately, the growing demand for sustainable and ethical products is prompting a change in the industry, which translates into a growing need for professionals specialized in Textile Sustainability. According to a Nielsen study, 73% of consumers worldwide would be willing to pay more for sustainable products.

That is why TECH has designed a Postgraduate certificate that allows the engineer to learn the most efficient techniques and technologies to reduce the environmental impact of the industry, as well as to take advantage of this growing market and develop products with greater added value.

Thanks to TECH's exclusive Relearning, method, the student will be able to access all this knowledge in an efficient and natural way, deepening in the energy consumption of textiles in a progressive way. The program is taught in 100% online mode, which means that students can access the material at any time and from anywhere, without having to worry about pre-established schedules or inconvenient travel. In addition, students will have access to a wide range of supplementary resources and tools, including detailed videos, case study analyses, interactive summaries and other interesting supplementary material.

After completing this program, you will be able to identify critical services, barriers and risks for the economic transition from linear to circular"

This Postgraduate certificate in Textile Sustainability contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

Development of case studies presented by experts in Textile Engineering
The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Ahonda, con esta titulación, en la huella ambiental del poliéster y capacítate para que te integres en el cambio en pro de una mayor sostenibilidad ambiental”

El programa incluye en su cuadro docente a profesionales del sector que vierten en esta capacitación la experiencia de su trabajo, además de reconocidos especialistas de sociedades de referencia y universidades de prestigio.

Su contenido multimedia, elaborado con la última tecnología educativa, permitirá al profesional un aprendizaje situado y contextual, es decir, un entorno simulado que proporcionará una capacitación inmersiva programada para entrenarse ante situaciones reales.

El diseño de este programa se centra en el Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas, mediante el cual el profesional deberá tratar de resolver las distintas situaciones de práctica profesional que se le planteen a lo largo del curso académico. Para ello, contará con la ayuda de un novedoso sistema de vídeo interactivo realizado por reconocidos expertos.

Making your learning compatible with your professional and personal life is possible thanks to the study facilities offered by TECH"

Learn from anywhere in the world and at any time you want thanks to the 100% online modality of this degree"

Syllabus

This program has been designed by experts in the field to provide students with 150 hours of theoretical, practical and complementary content in multiple audiovisual formats. With TECH's innovative methodology, Relearning, students will naturally and progressively deepen their understanding of the energetic consumption of textiles. In addition, the completely online format offers flexibility so that students can access the material anytime, anywhere, from any device with an internet connection. Engineers will be able to access the virtual campus 24 hours a day to consult and download the most up-to-date and complete content on Textile Sustainability.

The Relearning methodology of this Postgraduate certificate will allow you to learn at your own pace from anywhere in the world"

Module 1. Sustainability in the textile industry

1.1. Sustainability in the textile industry. Consumption and recycling

1.1.1. The energy consumption of textiles
1.1.2. Water consumption in the development of textiles
1.1.3. Properties, durability and recycling issues

1.2. Environmental impact of textiles

1.2.1. Environmental impact during the production process
1.2.2. Environmental impact during the use of textiles
1.2.3. Environmental impact during the post-consumer phase

1.3. Environmental impact of the fashion industry

1.3.1. Excess production and high stocks. Problems
1.3.2. Compulsive consumption of clothing in society and the problem of recycling
1.3.3. Lack of legislation and selective collection of post-consumer textiles

1.4. Application of new criteria in consumption and post-consumption of textiles

1.4.1. The textile problem
1.4.2. International regulations
1.4.3. New trends and challenges post 2025. Forecast

1.5. Sustainable development and circular economy

1.5.1. Implementation of circular economy
1.5.2. Critical services, barriers and risks for the transition from linear to circular
1.5.3. Sustainable development goals

1.6. Environmental footprints of different textile compositions

1.6.1. The environmental footprint of polyester
1.6.2. Organic cotton as a solution to environmental problems
1.6.3. Coarse fibers as new, resistant and biodegradable materials

1.7. Sustainable applications from the use of new fibers

1.7.1. PLA or polylactic acid as a plastic substitute
1.7.2. New applications from coconut and coir
1.7.3. The potential of corn fibers

1.8. Biomaterials to minimize environmental impact

1.8.1. Properties and characterization of biomaterials
1.8.2. Use of biomaterials in the textile industry
1.8.3. Biomaterials limitations

1.9. Sustainability of Fast Fashion

1.9.1. The logistics and value chain of the Fast Fashionmodel
1.9.2. Optimization, operations control and cost minimization
1.9.3. Environmental and Social Impacts of Fast FashionMethods

1.10. Sustainability of Slow Fashion

1.10.1. The potential of second-hand fashion
1.10.2. Local consumption, local production. New consumption and production
1.10.3. New slow fashion trends. Synergies and limitations

Enroll in this program and get access to the most up-to-date didactic contents of the educational panorama in Textile Sustainability"

Postgraduate Certificate in Textile Sustainability

In recent years, awareness of the need to preserve the environment and promote sustainable practices has taken on great relevance in society. In this sense, the textile industry has seen the need to adapt to this new trend, becoming one of the areas most committed to sustainability. In our Postgraduate Certificate in Textile Sustainability, we will provide you with the necessary knowledge to understand the basic concepts of sustainability applied to the textile sector, so that you can integrate them into your work practice. During the course, we will teach you the tools to design and apply sustainable solutions throughout the life cycle of textile products, from manufacturing to disposal. We will also delve into the processes of recycling, waste reduction and the use of ecological and environmentally friendly materials.

Sustainability has become a key factor in the development of the textile industry.

Sustainability has become a key aspect in the textile industry, and its incorporation is essential to ensure the future of the industry and the planet. In our Postgraduate Certificate in Textile Sustainability, you will learn how to apply sustainable solutions in all stages of the textile process, from the choice of raw materials to the production and distribution of products. In addition, you will learn about the main trends and sustainable practices that are being implemented in the textile industry today. In short, this course will allow you to acquire a global and updated vision of sustainability in the textile sector, so that you can contribute to the creation of a more sustainable and responsible world from your professional activity.