FABRIC STUDIES (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24CGPM101
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to develop the knowledge of essential and desirable properties of textile fibers, yarns, fabric weaving and various other fabric construction techniques

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Course Outcome

Learning and Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24CGPM101

FABRIC STUDIES

(Theory)

 

CO1.Classify natural and manmade fibers and properties of natural fibres

CO2.Analyze manmade fibers properties and characteristics

CO3.Determine various yarn and spinning techniques of yarn.

CO4.Examine various types of fabric weaving and loom.

CO 5. Discuss other fabric manufacturing techniques

CO 6. Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

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

 

6.00
Unit I: 
Textile Fibers
  • Meaning and definition of fibres
  • Classification of Textile fibers: natural , manmade fibres
  • Characteristics/ properties of Natural Fibers: Cotton, Wool, Silk, Linen

 

6.00
Unit II: 
Manmade Fibers
  • Characteristics/ properties of Man-made fibers: Rayon, Polyamides, Polyester, Acrylic, Nylon

 

6.00
Unit III: 
Yarn construction
  • Basic principles of yarn making- Mechanical spinning (cotton & wool spinning),
  • Chemical spinning- Wet, Dry and Melt.
  • Types of yarns – Simple, Novelty and Textured yarns.
  • Yarn Twist and Yarn Numbering system.  

 

6.00
Unit IV: 
Weaving
  • Weaving:  - Parts of looms, stages in weaving.
  • Classification and construction of basic weaves.
  • Introduction to decorative weaves:   Dobby, Jacquard, Pile, & Double cloth

 

6.00
Unit V: 
Other Manufacturing Techniques
  • Knitting: Definition, Classification of knitting: Warp knit and weft knit fabric
  • Non-woven
  • Felt
  • Bonded
  • Lace
  • Net
  • Braided

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Corbman., P. B.(1995), Textiles Fibre to Fabric , Mc Graw Hill Book.
  2. Rastogi ,D.(2017),Textile Science, Orient Blackswan Private Limited
  3. Sekhri, Seema (2011), Text Book of Fabric Science fundamentals to Finishing, PHI Learning Pvt, Ltd, New Delhi.
  4. Phyllis, G. Tortora. (1997), Understanding Textile, (2nd Edition), Pearson.
  5. Joseph J. Pizzuto (1987), Fabric Science, 5th ed., Fairchild publication, New York.

Suggested Readings:

  1. Kadolph, Sara, J. and Anna L. Langford (2010), Textiles, 11th Edition, Pearson Education (US).
  2. Joseph, M.L. (1988), Essential of Textiles (5th edition), Holf, Rinecharts and Winston Publication, Florida.
  3. Sundaram, P. Mishra (2010), Fibre Science and Technology, New Age International, New Delhi.

 

References: 

E- Resources:

  1. https://textileengineering.net/classification-of-textile-fibres/#:~:text....

Reference Journals:

  1. http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/61
  2. http://fibtex.lodz.pl/en

 

Academic Year: 
2024-25
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