AFT Announces First Woven Fiber Certification Class

Rockwall, TX, July 5, 2024-Advanced Flooring Technology (AFT) has announced the addition of its first woven natural fiber certification class to be held at its Wichita, Kansas facility, August 13 to 15. 

This class will cover training in Axminster, Wilton, velvets, hand woven, custom, and even flat weaves. Students will receive a certification upon successful completion of the class.

Students will learn to identify different woven and natural fiber materials, as well as their manufacturing processes. During hands-on training, instructors will guide students through seam cutting and prep, hand sewing techniques and stitches, sisal and seagrass construction techniques, flat weave identification, construction, and seam prep; different stretching properties, double stick installation methods, Kool Glide double stick seaming, custom staircase runner fabrication, drum step stair fabrication and installation, and many other important skills.