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Basics of Textiles (Theory)
This course will enable the students to-
1. To understand knowledge of the essential and desirable properties and structure of textile fibers.
2. To enable students to be aware of various yarn formation processes.
3. To make students familiar with basic fabric construction techniques.
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TEX 131 |
Basics of Textiles (Theory)
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The students will be able to CO 1.Comprehend the classification of various natural and manmade fibers and their physical properties CO 2.Recognize the various techniques of yarn spinning, yarns and yarn properties and characteristics. CO 3.Demonstrate an understanding of various types of fabric forming methods. CO 4.Explain the printing techniques and printing styles. CO 5.Interpret the introduction to various finishes and special surface enhancement |
Approach in teaching: Interactive lecture, Demonstration, Power point presentations, Relevant videos
Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Group discussion, Quiz, Topic presentation |
Assignments Class test, Course end examinations
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- Introduction & Classification of Textile fibers
- General properties of Fibers –Primary & Secondary
- Natural Fibers: Cotton, Wool, Silk ,Jute, Linen
- Man-made Fibers: Rayon, Nylon, Polyester, Acrylic
- Basic principles of yarn making- Mechanical spinning (cotton spinning), Chemicalspinning- Wet, Dry and Melt.
- Yarn Twist-S & Z type
- Types of yarns, properties and uses – Simple, Novelty and Textured yarns.
- Yarn count, Yarn Numbering system (Direct and Indirect)
- Blends: Types of blends and purpose of blending
- Definition, Introduction of loom and its parts
- Types of loom, stages of weaving process
- Classification and construction of basic weaves
- Knitting, Non woven, Braiding, Lacing,Netting, Crocheting
- Classification and introduction of dyes: Natural dyes and Synthetic dyes
- Styles of printing – direct, discharge, resist
- Methods of printing
- Block printing
- Roller printing
- Stencil, screen (flat and rotary) printing
- Transfer printing
- Digital printing
- Fabric defects in Dyeing and printing
- Classification of finishes
- Preparatory finishes- Desizing, Scouring, Bleaching, Singeing
- Finishes affecting appearance and texture: Calendering, Napping, Stiffening, Parchmentization, Raising, Mercerization, Tentering
- Finishes for enhancing special characteristics: Flame proofing, Soil & Stain Release, Water proof and water repellent, Crease Resistance, Sanforising
- Corbman, P. B., Textiles-Fiber to Fabric, Gregg Division/ McGraw Hill Book Co. USA, 1985.
- Dhantyagi, S., Fundamentals of Textiles & their Care, Orient Longman limited, New Delhi.
- Jain, H., Techniques of Dyeing & Printing, Ane Books Pvt. Ltd., 2010.
- Joseph, M.L., Essential of Textiles (5th edition), Holf, Rinecharts and Winston Publication, Florida 1988.
- Kadolph, Sara, J. and Anna L. Langford, Textiles, 11th Edition, Pearson Education (US) 2010.
- Phyllis, G. Tortora. Understanding Textiles (2nd Edition), McMillan Co. USA 1987.
- Rastogi D. and Chopra S., Textile Science, Orient Blackswan Private Limited, 2017.
- Sekhri, S., Text Book of Fabric Science fundamentals to Finishing, PHI Learning Pvt, Ltd, New Delhi, 2011.
- ShenaiV.A.(1987), Chemistry of Dyes and Principles of Dyeing, SevakPrakashan, Mumbai.
- Sundaram,P. Mishra (2010), Fibre Science and Technology, New Age International, New Delhi.
