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Fabric Construction (Theory)
Course Objectives:
This course will enable the students to -
- Impart knowledge of fabric manufacture and fabric properties
- Understand fabric structures and its analysis
- Familiarize with the types of yarns, their properties and usage
- Enhance awareness of innovations in fabrics for specific end uses
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DFSD 503A
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Fabric Construction(Theory) |
The Students will be able to: CO.1 Explain the conventional and non-conventional spinning of yarns. CO.2 Experiment motions of weaving on loom CO.3 Interpret the knitting, knit faults and knitting machine, CO.4 Describe types of yarns, their properties and usage CO.5 In depth knowledge of smart and technical textiles CO.6 Discover the techniques for preparing non-woven. |
Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Power Point 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
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● Types of spinning:
o Conventional/Mechanical spinning: Cotton system, Woolen system, Worsted system, Linen system
o Non-conventional spinning: Rotor spinning, Friction spinning, Air-jet spinning, Ring spinning, Self-twist spinning, Vortex spinning, Twist-less spinning
o Chemical spinning: Wet spinning, Dry spinning, Melt spinning, Gel spinning, Emulsion spinning.
o Types of yarn: Simple yarn, Complex/Novelty yarn and Textured yarn
● Types of looms-
o Shuttle looms-pit & table
o Shuttle less looms- Rapier, Gripper, Multiphase, Air jet, Water jet
● Basic weaving concept- basic motions of weaving-
o Primary and secondary motions
● Graphical representation of lift weaves with drafting and lifting plan
● Decorative weaves
● Jacquard and Dobby
● Classification knits- Warp knit (Raschel, Tricot, Millanese and simplex) and weft knit ( Jersey, Rib, Purl, miss/float/tuck)
● Types of knitting machines:
o Flat-bed knitting machine
o Circular knitting machine
● Knitted fabric defects and remedies
● Types of non-woven:
o Felts
o Bonded fabrics
● Other methods of fabric construction:
o Braided fabrics
o Laces
o Laminated fabrics
o Nets
o Stitch bonded fabrics
o Tufting
● Technical textiles
o Industrial textiles
o Medical textile
o Geo textiles
o Sports textile
o Agro Textiles
● Smart/Intelligent textile
o Phase change materials
o Thermochromic/ Photochromic
o Electronic textiles
Suggested Text Books:
● Sekhri, Seema (2011), Text Book of Fabric Science fundamentals to Finishing, PHI Learning Pvt, Ltd, New Delhi,.
● Kadolph, Sara, J. & Langford, Anna L. (2010), Textiles, 11th Edition, Pearson Education (US).
● Ruth E. Glock (2009), Apparel Manufacturing: Sewn Product Analysis, 4th edition, Pearson Prentice Hall,
● Spencer. David. J. (2001), Knitting Technology- A comprehensive handbook and practical guide, Woodland Publishing Ltd, New Delhi, 3rd edition
Suggested Reference Books:
● Joshnson. Henry. (2006), Introduction to Knitting Technology, Abhishek Publication.
● Blackenbury. Terry.( 1999), Knitted Clothing Technology, Blackwell Publishing.
