Course Summary
This course introduces textile forensics through a series of case studies that focus on textile fibre, fabric finishing within the context of a crime scene investigation. You will learn about a number of considerations for collection, storage and analysis of textile and fibre evidence. You will also identify and discuss how textile materials can assist in solving a crime scenario or court case, giving specific examples. You will work collaboratively to plan, research, report and present a case that involves textile material knowledge as evidence.