Tygfack

Tygfack is a term used in Swedish-speaking contexts to denote a branch or specialty related to fabrics and textile materials. The word combines tyg (fabric) and fack (branch, field, or trade), reflecting its function within education, industry, and craft. In educational settings, tygfack refers to the textile disciplines taught as part of design and craft programs, encompassing both technical and artistic aspects of textiles.

The tygfack field covers material science of fibers, yarn and fabric construction, dyeing and finishing, pattern making, sewing and garment assembly, and quality assessment. It also includes applications in interior textiles, such as upholstery fabrics and related design considerations. Practitioners in this field work with fabric specification, construction methods, textile testing, color management, and production planning, linking material properties to practical outcomes in clothing and home textiles.

History and usage:

The term has historical roots in Nordic vocational education and traditional workshop organization, where textile crafts were structured into distinct fack or departments. In contemporary usage, tygfack remains a generic descriptor for textile-focused study and work in schools, studios, and manufacturing settings, and can appear in curricula, job titles, or department names in Swedish institutions.

See also: Textile engineering, Textile design, Fabric science, Dressmaking.