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Fabric Study and Its Applications (Practical)
This course will help students understand the hand, feel, structure, properties, and usage of different woven and knit fabrics in fashion. It includes making a swatch collection of various fabrics and dye shade cards, sourcing the right trim for the appropriate fabrics, and assessing the quality and suitability of fabrics.
CO 68 Analyze the hand, feel, structure, properties and usage of different fibers/fabrics and measure the quality of fibers/fabric and document different types of fabrics & accessories.
CO 69 Explain the techniques of dyeing and develop the dyed samples of various dyes.
CO 70 Compile comprehensive practical record and submission through fabric study
CO 71 Cultivate verbal communication skills to converse effectively with examiners.
CO 72 Contribute effective in course specific interaction.
CONTENT
I: Exploration and identification of the following fibre/fabrics through physical, microscopic, chemical testing: (20 Hours)
- Cotton
- Silk
- Woolen
- Synthetic
II: Analysing Fabric Samples for the following: (20 Hours)
Yarn twist, Thread count, GSM Thickness, stiffness test, Drapability, color Matching, Color-fastness to washing, ironing, crocking, sunlight and perspiration, Dimensional stability, Pilling, Moisture regain and content, Tearing test, Tensile test, Bursting test, Flammability, Air permeability and Crease recovery.
III: Weave identification & sample preparation on loom (basic weaves with extra warps) (16 Hours)
IV.Demonstration of Arah Weave and Arah Drape software. (4 Hours)
V: Preparation of scrap book for fabrics and accessories: (16 Hours)
- Collection of various fabric construction techniques felting, knitting, weaving and braiding.
- Understanding the characteristics, uses, collection and market survey of the following accessories:
- Support Materials: Interfacing, Lining, Interlining
- Support Devices: Shoulder pad, Sleeve headers and Collar stays
- Closures: Zippers, Buttons, Button holes, Hooks ‘n’ Eye, Press ’n’ Studs, Buckles, Belts
- Trims: Ribbons, Laces and Braids
VI: Preparation of shade card using following class of dyes. (20 Hours)
- Direct, acid, basic, disperse and natural dyeing
- Corbman, B.P., (1985). Textiles: Fibre to Fabric, (6th edition). McGraw-Hill.
- Amutha, K. (2016). A Practical Guide to Textile Testing, (1st edition). Woodhead Publishing India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
- Mehta, V.P. (1992). An introduction to Quality Control for the Apparel Industry, Marcel Dekker, New York.
- Penelope, C., (1996). The Complete Book of Sewing- A Practical Step by Step Guide to Sewing Techniques, ADK Publications Book, New York.
- Hallet.C.&Johnston.A., (2010). Fabric for Fashion- a Comprehensive Guide to Natural fibres. Laurence King Publishing Ltd., London.
- Hallet. C. &Johnston.A., (2010). Fabric for Fashion-The swatch book, Laurence King Publishing Ltd., London.
Suggested Readings:
- Tholia, A. (2011). Understanding fabrics, A Practical Approach, (2nd edition). SARV International, Jaipur.
- Humphries, (2000). Fabric Reference (II Edition), Prentice Hall International, New York.
- Janace, E.B., (2012). Apparel Production Terms & Processes, Fairchild Book, USA.
- Arah Weave Software Manual.
E-Resources:
- Shedding,Picking,Beating,Let-off,take-up(weaving loom motion)
- https://textilefocus.com/textile-dyeing/
Reference Journals:
- https://www.emerald.com/products/journals/journals.htm
- http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/19200
Examination scheme
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Continuous assessment |
Distribution of Marks (Practical Record) |
Semester end Exam |
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Component |
Marks |
Component |
Marks |
Component |
Marks |
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Practical Record |
20 |
Exploration and identification of the fabrics |
10 |
Submission |
20 |
|
Test |
05 |
Preparation of Scrap book |
07 |
Fabric/Fibre Identification &Analysis |
30 |
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Attendance |
05 |
Collection of Accessories |
08 |
Fabric Dyeing |
15 |
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Analysis of Fabric samples |
15 |
Viva Voce |
05 |
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Total |
30 |
Total |
40/2 |
Total |
70 |
