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Home Textiles (Theory)
Course Objectives:
This course will enable the students to -
1. Provide an exposure and comprehensive knowledge to students of Home Furnishings
2. Understand various types of home textiles materials and their uses.
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DFSD 501A
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Home Textiles (Theory)
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The Students will be able to: CO.1 Acquire skill in designing and detailing of home textiles CO.2 Gain knowledge for different methods textile evaluation. CO.3 Categorize various finishes and practical learning skills. CO.4 Recognize the importance's of eco-friendly textiles uses. CO.5 Show the knowledge about evaluation of home textiles CO.6 Understand the concept of functional textile and geo textiles |
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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● Concept of Home Textile
● Fibres and Fabrics used in Home Textiles
● Element of Art, Colour and Principles of Design in relation to home textiles
● Different Type of Home Textiles- Textile for Seating- Upholstery, Window Textiles, Bed Textiles, Wall Covering Textiles, Bathroom Textiles, Carpets & Rugs, Table Textile and Kitchen Furnishings
● Study of Stitches Techniques, Tools & Equipment, Fabrics, Style and sizes used in the following:
o Curtains and Blinds
o Bed Linen and Cushions
o Table Linen
o Seating Textiles- Upholstery
o Carpets and Rugs
● Flammability Test for
o Towel
o Mattress
o Bed Clothing
o Blankets
o Upholstered Seating
o Curtains
● Test for Carpets- Rubber backed carpet skid resistance
● Test for Rugs- Rug back staining on vinyl tile
● Miscellaneous Test for Home Textiles- Oil Repellency- Hydrocarbon Resistance Test, Soil Release- Oil Stain Release Method, Motif/Print durability, Phenolic Yellowing
● Thermal Draperies
● Protection against unpleasant odour
● Temperature regulated beddings
● Endure Textile Finish
● Antimicrobial Finish
● Moisture Management Finish
● Flame-retardant Finish
● Water and Oil Repellant and Soil Release Finish
● Towel Finishing
Moisture Cross-Linking of Bed Linen
● Introduction
● Importance of Eco-labelling
● Trademarks and labels used in eco-friendly Home Textiles
● Different Eco-Friendly standards in Home Textiles
Suggested Text Books:
● Das, S. (2010). Performance of Home Textiles. Cambridge: Woodhead Publishing India Pvt. Ltd.
● Fishburn, A. (1988). Soft Furnishings for the Bed Room. London: BT Batsford Ltd.
Suggested Reference Books:
● Parikh, A., Robertson, D., Lane, T., Hilliard, E. & Paine, M. (1998). The Ultimate Home Design Source Book. London: Conran Octopus Ltd.
● Rutt, A.H. (1969). Home Furnishing. New Delhi: Wiley Easter Private Limited.
E-Resources:
· https://www.fibre2fashion.com/industry-article/7150/special-finishes-for-functional-home-textiles
· https://www.nios.ac.in/media/documents/SecHmscicour/english/Home%20Science%20(Eng)%20Ch-11.pdf
· https://textileapex.blogspot.com/2015/11/different-types-of-home-textiles.html
· https://textilelearner.net/fabrics-for-interior-home-textile/
· https://vdocument.in/home-furnishing.html
· https://textilelearner.net/home-textile-types-classification/
