Textile and Clothing Technology

Textile and Clothing Technology - Diploma Programme

This diploma programme combines practical technical training with applied industry exposure - designed to prepare students for roles in the textile and clothing sector.

The course offers a balanced curriculum that covers materials science, manufacturing and production methods - with emphasis on industry-relevant skills and workplace readiness.

Structure and study mode

• Two years of academic study - delivered through taught modules and laboratory-based learning.
• One year of industrial training - integrated as a required component to provide workplace experience and applied practice.

Core curriculum areas

• Fibre science - fundamentals of natural and synthetic fibres and their properties.
• Yarn and fabric manufacturing - processes for spinning, weaving and knitting yarns and fabrics.
• Testing processes - physical testing and quality assessment of textile materials and products.
• Pattern development - techniques for accurate pattern making and garment construction.
• Industrial engineering - production planning, workflow optimisation and efficiency in textile operations.
• Clothing production technologies - methods and equipment used in modern garment manufacture.

Laboratory and practical facilities

• CAD/CAM Laboratory - digital design and patterning tools for garment development.
• Chemical Laboratory - testing of dyes, finishes and wet-process chemicals.
• Knitting Laboratory - equipment for fabric formation and knit structure experimentation.
• Pattern Making Laboratory - hands-on pattern drafting and marker making.
• Physical Testing Laboratory - measurement of strength, colourfastness and other material properties.
• Sewing Laboratory - practical garment assembly and production sewing practice.
• Spinning Laboratory - yarn manufacture and process understanding.
• Weaving Laboratory - loom operation and woven fabric production techniques.
• Wet Processing Laboratory - finishing, dyeing and fabric treatment processes.

Teaching approach and industry engagement

The programme reduces the gap between academia and industry through factory visits, industrial projects and workshops - delivered by experienced personnel from the textile and clothing sector.

Practical assignments and project work are used to reinforce theoretical learning - enabling students to apply methods and processes in realistic contexts.

Employment outcomes and career paths

Graduates typically enter a diverse range of roles both locally and overseas - with practical training supporting employability in technical and production functions.

• Fabric Technologist - material analysis and quality control roles.
• Industrial Engineer - production planning and process improvement in textile operations.
• Pattern Developer - development of patterns and technical specifications for garments.
• Production Executive - management of garment manufacturing workflows and teams.
• Merchandiser - coordination between design, production and retail requirements.

Programme benefits

Students gain broad technical knowledge across fibre-to-garment processes - complemented by laboratory skills and a full year of industry experience.

The emphasis on testing, production technologies and pattern development provides concrete vocational skills - directly relevant to employers in textile and clothing sectors.

Who this programme suits

This diploma is suitable for students seeking a practical, career-oriented education in textile and clothing technologies - and for those aiming for technical roles within manufacturing and product development.

Accreditation and official title

Programme title - Textile and Clothing Technology - as listed by the Division of Textile and Clothing Technology, Institute of Technology, University of Moratuwa.

Send Inquiry

Your inquiry will be sent directly to the institute. A copy will also be emailed to you for your records.