Essentials of Textiles (Theory)

Paper Code: 
CFSD 201
Credits: 
03
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

This course will enable the students to -

  1. Understand knowledge of the essential and desirable properties and structure of textile fibers.
  2. Familiarize with various yarn formation process.
  3. Provide with basic fabric construction techniques.

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

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Learning outcomes

(at course level)

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Paper Title

CFSD 201

Essentials Of Textiles                          (Theory)

 

The Students will be able to:

CO.51Comprehend the classification of various natural and manmade fibers and their physical properties.

CO.52 Recognize the various conventional and non-conventional techniques of yarn spinning.

CO.53 Demonstrate an understanding of various types of fabric forming methods.

CO. 54 Describe the process of dyeing of various fibers with different dyes

CO. 55 Describe the methods and styles of printing.

CO.56 Comprehend various finishes and gain awareness of new advancements in the area of finishing.

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

Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, presentations, Field trips

Assessment tasks will include Class Test on the topics, Semester end examinations, /Quiz, Student presentations, and assignments

 

 

 

 

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Textile Fibers
 
  • Terminology  related to fibers
  • Introduction & Classification of Textile fibers
  • Primary and Secondary properties of textile fibers and their end uses

 

9.00
Unit II: 
Yarn Formation Process

 

  • Terminologies related to yarns
  • Introduction to Spinning
  • Yarn Twist-S & Z type
  • Yarn count, yarn numbering system (tex and denier)
  • Yarn types, Properties and uses: simple, novelty & textured yarn. 
9.00
Unit III: 
Manufacturing Techniques of Woven Fabrics

 

  • Definition, Introduction of loom and its parts
  • Basic operations of weaving.
  • Introduction to basic weaves: plain, twill, satin and their derivatives and properties

 

9.00
Unit IV: 
Other Manufacturing Techniques

 

  • Definition and concept of knitting
  • Weft knitting & Warp knitting
  • Introduction to knitting machines (flat bed and circular knitting machines)
  • Methods of  preparation, properties and uses of:
  • Non-woven,
  • Felted fabric
  • Net
  • Braids

 

9.00
Unit V: 
Introduction to Finishes

 

  • Introduction to Dyeing & Printing
  • Difference between Dyeing and Printing
  • Introduction to Textile finishes and its classification according to  performance, process and quality
  • Bleaching ,Calendaring, Embossing, Singening, Napping, Stiffening, Tentering, Shrinkage Control, Mercerization, Crease Resistant

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Corbman., P. B.(1995), Textiles Fibre to Fabric Gregg, Division, Mc Graw Hill Book.
  • Phyllis, G. Tortora. (1997), Understanding Textile, (2nd Edition), Pearson.
  • Joseph J. Pizzuto (1987), Fabric Science, 5th ed., Fairchild publication, New York.
  • Kadolph, Sara, J. and Anna L. Langford (2010), Textiles, 11th Edition, Pearson Education (US).
  • Joseph, M.L. (1988), Essential of Textiles (5th edition), Holf, Rinecharts and Winston Publication, Florida.
  • Sekhri, Seema (2011), Text Book of Fabric Science fundamentals to Finishing, PHI Learning Pvt, Ltd, New Delhi,.
  • Sundaram, P. Mishra (2010), Fibre Science and Technology, New Age International, New Delhi,.
  • Humphries.M.(1999) , Fabric Reference,2nd Edition, Prentice Hall, U.S.A
  • Shenai V.A.(1987), Chemistry of Dyes and Principles of Dyeing, Sevak  Prakashan Mumbai.
  • Jayaprakasam, S.,Gopala Krishnan, R., and Kasinathan, V. (2000), Fiber Science and Technology, New Age International, India.

 

Academic Year: 
2021-22
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