Product Training
This is your 90-day launch plan, a self-directed learning tool designed to guide you through your first 90 days. It will provide you with insight into our product categories and give you the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in your role. You will be expected to drive your own learning by taking advantage of the information found in this plan.
Remember, this plan is just the beginning!
In this introductory course we'll look at fabric types and their differences, you'll get an understanding of woven fabrics vs knit fabrics, and the difference between synthetic and natural fibers.
Textile Printing: Block, Screen & Digital
Types of Prints
Embroidery
Wovens
Natural vs. Synthetic Fibers
Learn about the technical properties of fabrics and their suitability for different end uses. Understand the functional and aesthetic properties required for specific uses.
Lightfastness
Abrasion Testing: Martindale vs. Wyzenbeek
Railroading fabric
Flame Certifications for Fabric
Fabric Patterns: Repeat and Scale
Standard Surface Options
Backing: Knit, Acrylic & Paper
Specialty Treatments
Types of Wallcovering
Substrates
Wallpaper Printing Methods
Trim Marks
Wallcovering Match Types
Single vs. Double Rolls
Care Instructions
Surface Preparation & Primer
Lining
Adhesives
Common Claims & Solutions