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Course · 300 h · 5 modules
Course in Textiles from Seaweed and Marine Waste
The Course in Textiles from Seaweed and Marine Waste Prepares you to understand and apply the new generation of marine-derived textile fibres. You will study fibres obtained from seaweed, such as alginate and cellulose fibres, mar
Duration300 h
FormatOnline
Starts9 November
Places20 / 20
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Programme overview
What is the Course in Textiles from Seaweed and Marine Waste?
The Course in Textiles from Seaweed and Marine Waste
Prepares you to understand and apply the new generation of marine-derived textile fibres. You will study fibres obtained from seaweed, such as alginate and cellulose fibres, marine-based dyes and finishes, the recycling of fishing nets and plastics recovered from the sea into polyamide and polyester, and the traceability, certification and communication criteria that help avoid greenwashing in fashion and technical textiles.
Key advantages
- Fashion and innovation: New fibres for a sector seeking alternatives.
- Two routes: Seaweed biomass and recycled marine waste.
- The full chain: From raw material to textile product.
- Responsible communication: Traceability and robust environmental claims.
- Case study: Developing a marine textile product concept.
Programme type
Course
Study mode
Online
Duration
300 hours
Modules
5
Programme highlights
- Know the fibres: Understand seaweed fibres and how they are processed.
- Recycle: Analyse the recycling of nets and marine plastics.
- Design: Bring marine materials into textile products.
- Communicate: Avoid greenwashing through traceability and certification.
- Boost your career: Open doors in sustainable fashion, technical textiles and R&D.
- Train to dress the future in fibres born in the sea.
Curriculum
Programme Structure
The programme is structured in 5 modules, listed below in order of study.
01
Textile Fibres and Sustainability
- Natural, man-made and synthetic fibres
- Impacts of the textile industry
- Microfibres and marine pollution
- Bioeconomy and textiles
- The sea as a source of materials
02
Fibres from Seaweed
- Alginates and their spinning
- Seaweed cellulose
- Blends with other fibres
- Properties and performance
- Scale-up and biomass availability
03
Fibres from Marine Waste
- End-of-life fishing nets
- Collection and sorting
- Polyamide depolymerisation
- Polyester from recovered plastics
- Traceability of origin
04
Dyes, Finishes and Product
- Marine-derived pigments
- Functional finishes
- Designing collections
- Technical and sports textiles
- Durability and care
05
Market, Certification and Communication
- Recycled content textile certifications
- Life cycle assessment
- Environmental claims and greenwashing
- Business models
- Case study: a marine textile product concept
Workload
Study Time and Workload
300 hours of study, online and at your own pace. Move the slider to the hours a week you can really put in.
Hours a week8
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Who it is for
Fashion and textile designers: looking for sustainable materials Textile industry technicians: interested in new fibres Sustainability managers: at fashion and sportswear brands Entrepreneurs: interested in the blue economy Marine waste management professionals: looking to add value to waste
Faculty
Academic direction and faculty
The teaching team at Navalis: working professionals who deliver and oversee the institute's programmes.
Eng. Diego Cifuentes
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Eng. Tomás Riera
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Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
- 01Know marine fibres
- 02Understand processing
- 03Analyse recycling
- 04Assess performance
- 05Apply traceability
- 06Design products
Careers
Career Opportunities
01Textile materials technician: Developing new fibres and fabrics.
02Sustainability manager: Fashion and sportswear brands.
03Sustainable textile designer: Collections using marine materials.
04Entrepreneur: Textile and blue economy ventures.
Questions
Entry Requirements
Some commercial fibres and blends exist, mainly in niche markets; large-scale production is still in development.
They reduce waste but remain synthetic; the course looks at the pros and cons.
Yes. You study microfibre shedding and how to reduce it.
No. The course starts from the basics.
You develop a textile product concept using marine materials, with traceability and communication.
100% online, with a virtual campus available 24/7, live sessions that are recorded, and tutorials with the teaching staff.
The programme involves 300 hours of study. You can work at your own pace within the timetable we give you when you enrol.
Each programme has its own start date, shown on this page and confirmed by our admissions team when you enquire.
On completing the programme you receive the Course in Textiles from Seaweed and Marine Waste qualification awarded by Navalis Magna Institute.
Online admissions
Admissions Process
No waiting for a phone call. If your documents are complete, you can pay in the same session.
Entry requirements
Entry profile: A degree or training in design, textile engineering, chemistry, environmental science, marine science or a related field; or experience in textiles or fashion. Language: A good working level of English to follow classes and materials. Technical requirements: A computer with a stable internet connection, an up-to-date browser and a webcam for live sessions and project presentations. Admissions process: Online application, profile review and a short interview with the academic team. We confirm your start date when you enquire.
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