Introduction to Fabric Science

Paper Code: 
TEX -101
Credits: 
02
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course is designed to:

  • Understand the basics of Textiles
  • Teach the techniques of production of natural and manmade fibers
4.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Textiles
  • Textile terminology
  • Classification of Textile fibres
  • Primary and secondary properties of textile fibers
8.00
Unit II: 
Morphological structure, Physical &Chemical properties of fibers
  • Morphology of Fibers: Crystalline & Amorphous
  • Cellulosic : Natural - Cotton, Jute, Linen

Man-Made- Rayon & Acetate

  • Protein : Wool, Silk
  • Synthetic : Nylon, Polyester, Acrylic & Elastomeric
7.00
Unit III: 
Introduction to Yarns
  • Yarn-Definition & classification
  • Types of yarns & their properties
  • Yarn Numbering system
  • Yarn Twist
6.00
Unit IV: 
Introduction to fabric construction
  • Weaving-basic operations & types of basic weaves
  • Knitting: types, basic stitches, basic knitting machines
  • Non-Woven
5.00
Unit V: 
Fabric finishes
  • Introduction to basic textile finishes
  • Classification of finishes: Functional and Mechanical finishes
References: 

• Corbman, B, Fiber to Fabric,TMH Co. Ltd.

• Shenai, V.A., Textile Fibre, Sevak Publications.

• Gohl E.G., Vilensky. 1993. Textile Science, C.B.S. Publishers, New Delhi.

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