Essentials of Textiles (Practical)

Paper Code: 
25CFSD 202
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to -

  1. Explore testing techniques for fiber identification, yarn and fabric.
  2. Explore different weave types such as plain, twill and satin.
  3. Understand the classification of woven, knitted, Nonwovens and other fabrics based on structure and application.
Course Outcomes: 

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Course Title 

25CFSD 202

Essentials of Textiles

(Practical)

 

CO.32 Identify and analyze various natural and synthetic fibers, yarns, and fabrics through classification and testing.

CO.33 Develop understanding of handloom and create samples of weaving on loom. 

CO.34 Compile comprehensive practical record and submission related to designs through weaving and cultivate verbal communication skills to converse effectively with examiners.

CO.35 Contribute effectively course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, PowerPoint Presentations, Informative videos

Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, and development of Design sheets

Assessment tasks will include Class Test, Semester end examinations, and Student presentations.

 

 

CONTENTS

Fibre, Yarns and Fabric Testing                                                                                  

o   Identification of fibre: microscopic, chemical, burning

o   Yarn testing: yarn twist (single ply, fancy), thread count 

o   Fabric testing: fabric weight, fabric thickness, fabric width, dimensional stability

(30 Hours)

Weave Identification

o   Prepare a scrapbook of different type of fabrics according to the fabric construction techniques:

o   Woven Fabrics

o   Non-woven & Bonded Fabric collection

o   Knitted fabric collection and sample preparation 

(20 Hours)

Basic weaves identification fabric collection, construction and development of weaves on loom -plain, twill & sateen and their variations                                                

·       Prepare a product with different yarns.                                      

(20 Hours)

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Corbman., P. B. (1995), Textiles Fibre to Fabric Gregg, Division, McGraw Hill Book.
  • Phyllis, G. Tortora. (1987), Understanding Textile, (2nd Edition), Mc Millan Co.,USA.
  • Gohl E.V. and Vilenskey L.D. (2005) Textile Science, C.B.S. Publishers New Delhi.
  • J. E. Booth, (2005) Principles of Textile Testing: An Introduction to Physical Methods of Testing Textile Fibres, Yarns and Fabrics, Butterworths.
References: 

Suggested Readings:

  • K.Amutha (2016), A Practical Guide to Textile Testing, Ist Edition, Woodhead Publishing India. 
  • Gioello, Debbie Ann. (1982), Understanding fabrics from fibers to finished clothes, Fairchild Publication, New York. 
  • Humphries, Mary. (1999), Fabric Reference,2nd Edition, Prentice Hall, U.S.A

 

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Examination Scheme

Continuous Assessment

Marks Distribution(Practical Record/ Submission)

Semester End Examination

Practical Record

15

Fibre, Yarns and Fabric Testing

05

Submission

30

Scrap Books

05

Weaving

20

Test

05

Weaving

10

Testing

15

Attendance

05

Scrap book

05

Viva voce

05

Total

30

Total

20

Total

70

 

Academic Year: 
2025-26
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