BASIC TEXTILES

Paper Code: 
BFT-102
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To understand the physical and chemical structures of different textile

Polymers.

The course will help in predicting performance of textiles.

9.00

Introduction to Textile Fibres

  • Classification of Textile fibres on basis of sources & origin
  • Primary & secondary properties of fibre.
9.00

Fibre structure, manufacturing process & related properties of Natural fibres.

  • Cotton
  • Wool
  • Silk
  • Linen
9.00

Manufacture and properties of Man made fibres

  • Viscose Rayon
  • Cellulose acetate
  • Nylon 6 & 66
  • Polyester
  • Acrylic
  • Spandex
9.00

Yarn formation process

  • Mechanical & chemical spinning
  • S & Z Twist 
  • Yarn count, yarn numbering system
  • Yarn types:   simple, novelty & textured yarn.
9.00

Fabric Construction

  • Weaving terminology, Introduction of loom, parts & its  basic operations & classification
  • Weaves and properties of different material and fabric count.
Essential Readings: 
  1. Corbman., P. B., Textiles Fibre to Fabric Gregg, Division, Mc Graw Hill Book.
  2. Phyllis, G. Tortora., Understanding Textile, (2nd Edition), Mc Millan Co., USA 1987.
References: 
  1. Gioello, Debbie Ann., Understanding fabrics from fibers to finished clothes, Fairchild Publication, New York 1982
  2. Humphries, Mary. , Fabric Reference,2nd Edition, Prentice Hall, U.S.A
  3. Vidyasagar, P.V. Handbook of textiles, Mittal publication, New Delhi, 1998
  4. Joseph, M.L: Essentials of textiles Vth Edition Rinechorts & Winston Publication, Florida 1988
Academic Year: 
2014-15
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