Course Content:
- Exploration and identification of the following fabrics: 30 hrs
- Cotton fabrics
- Silk fabrics
- Woollen fabrics
- Synthetic fabrics
- Other Fabrics
Pay special attention to type of fabric, basic weave, thread count, drape, end use of fabric, and its general care
- Preparation of scrap book for fabrics and accessories: 20 hrs
- Scrap book for fabrics related to various fabric construction techniques (felting/knitting/weaving/braiding etc)
- Understanding the characteristics, uses, collection and market survey on various types of 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
- Non wovens
IV. Analyzing Fabric Samples for: 40 hrs
- Colourfastness to washing, ironing, crocking, sunlight and perspiration
- Dimensional stability, pilling, Moisture regain and content, tearing test, tensile test, bursting test, stiffness test.