One-week Post-graduate Certiҋcate program
in
Textiles Manufacturing
by
Mentogram, Singapore and ICT, Mumbai
INTRODUCTION
Based on the current needs of the texƟles manufacturing industry here is a proposed 5-day intensive course
tailored for professionals working in those industries. This course is designed to provide a comprehensive
understanding of modern pracƟces, sustainability, and technological advancements in the field. It aims to bridge
the gap between academic knowledge and industrial pracƟces, equipping professionals with the skills and
insights necessary to excel in the evolving texƟle and dye manufacturing landscape.
Global apparel market is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 8% to reach US$ 2.37 trillion by 2030 and the
Global TexƟle & Apparel trade is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4% to reach US$ 1.2 trillion by 2030. The
Indian Technical TexƟle market has a huge potenƟal of a 10% growth rate, increased penetraƟon level of 9-10%
and is the 5th largest technical texƟles market in the world.
The market for Indian texƟles and apparel is projected to grow at a 10% CAGR to reach US$ 350 billion by
2030. Moreover, India is the world's 3rd largest exporter of TexƟles and Apparel. India ranks among the top five
global exporters in several texƟle categories, with exports expected to reach US$100 billion. The texƟles and
apparel industry contributes 2.3% to the country’s GDP, 13% to industrial producƟon and 12% to exports. The
texƟle industry in India is predicted to double its contribuƟon to the GDP, rising from 2.3% to approximately 5%
by the end of this decade. TexƟle manufacturing in India has been steadily recovering amid the pandemic. The
manufacturing of texƟles Index for the month of June 2024 is 106.
Why Choose This Program?
• Industry-Relevant Curriculum: Course is designed in collaboraƟon with global industry leaders and eminent
professors of ICT, Mumbai to meet current and future market demands of the texƟle industry.
• World-class faculty: Globally acclaimed Professors of ICT coupled with accomplished texƟle industry leaders
will deliver the program.
• Opportunity to learn at ICT, Mumbai: Program includes 5 days immersion at ICT, Mumbai.
• Blend of theoreƟcal fundamentals and real-life applicaƟons: The program is well balanced with applied
theoreƟcal concepts and real-life industrial applicaƟons.
Who Should Apply?
• Flexibility: Work integrated flexible learning program allowing parƟcipants to aƩend the course along
with their job
• Network: Provides an opportunity to network with like-minded ambiƟous professionals from texƟle industry of
different geographies and also a part of elite and global ICT & Mentogram community.
• Graduates, Engineers, Diploma holders in TexƟles engineering / Chemical engineering / Chemistry
• TexƟles, related auxiliaries and colorants industry professionals working in the ApplicaƟon development,
technical services, R&D, QA, QC and Manufacturing interested in learning / refreshing their technical knowledge.
• Entrepreneurs, Start-up founders, Consultants working in the texƟles, auxiliary or dyes or pigments
manufacturing domain.
This program is ideal for:
Eligibility
Minimum qualificaƟon: Graduate / Diploma in Science / Engineering with at least five years of work experience
Course Content and Schedule
Day 1: Fundamentals of TexƟle Fibres and PreparaƟon Techniques
Overview of natural and syntheƟc fibres: coƩon, polyester, nylon, viscose
High Performance funcƟonal fibres
Fibre idenƟficaƟon methods: microscopy, solubility, and burn tests
Pre-treatment processes: desizing, scouring, bleaching
Hands-on session: Fabric preparaƟon techniques
Industry leader session on Overview of Indian TexƟle Industry
Day 2: TexƟle Auxiliaries – Types and FuncƟons
Pre-treatment auxiliaries (detergents, sequestering agents)
Dye bath auxiliaries (levelling agents, dispersants)
Finishing auxiliaries (soŌeners, resins)
ClassificaƟon and chemistry of colorants including dyes and pigments
FuncƟonal colorants
Dye-fibre interacƟons and selecƟon criteria
Hands-on session: Dyeing using jigger, padding mangle, jet dyeing
Industry leader session on the Overview of TexƟle auxiliaries
PrinƟng styles: direct, discharge, resist
Ingredients and preparaƟon of print pastes
Hands-on sessions: block, screen, and digital prinƟng methods
Fastness properƟes and tesƟng of printed fabrics
Industry leader session on the Overview of Dyes and Pigments Manufacturing
Finishing techniques: soŌening, sƟffening, wrinkle resistance
IntroducƟon to funcƟonal finishes: anƟmicrobial, UV protecƟon
Laboratory tesƟng methods and standards
Industry leader session on the Quality Assurance and Control in TexƟles Manufacturing
Environmental impact of texƟle processing
Sustainable pracƟces: water and energy conservaƟon, waste management
Emerging technologies: enzyme treatments, plasma processing
Industry leader session on the recent trends in the texƟles manufacturing
CerƟficate distribuƟon Ceremony
Day 3: PrinƟng Techniques and InnovaƟons
Day 4: Finishing Processes and Quality Control
Day 5: Sustainability and Future Trends
Course DuraƟon
The programme is delivered each day for six hours over five consecuƟve days in ICT, Mumbai campus.
Pedagogy
Face-to-face sessions
PracƟcal demonstraƟon in the laboratory
Sharing of lessons learnt by chemical industry stalwarts
A cerƟficate of parƟcipaƟon in “The Post-graduate cerƟficate program in TexƟles, Auxiliary and Dyes
manufacturing” will be awarded to all eligible parƟcipants at the end of the program by InsƟtute of Chemical
Technology, Mumbai and Mentogram.
Fees
A) Lunch and High Tea are included in the fees.
B) AccommodaƟon and dinner need to be arranged by parƟcipants.
On successful compleƟon of the programme, all parƟcipants will be eligible to become an alumnus of
Mentogram. The Alumni status will help parƟcipants avail the scholarship for aƩending other courses of
Mentogram and allow them to make lifelong network with other parƟcipants.
Contact Us
Website : www.mentogram.com
E-mail address : hasit@mentogram.com, siddharth@mentogram.com
Phone : +91-9898221954 / 8291945841
CerƟficate
Sr. No.
Profile of ParƟcipant
Fees (Plus 18% GST)
1
Industry professional
24000/-
Students
18000/-
Alumni