Introduction to Fabric Science

Paper Code: 
BTX- 101
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

1- To understand the basics of Textiles. 2- To make the students understand the techniques of production of natural and manmade fibers.

9.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Textile Fibres

• Classification of Textile fibres on basis of sources & origin • Primary & secondary properties of fibre.

9.00
Unit II: 
Fibre structure, manufacturing process & related properties of Natural fibres

• Cotton • Wool • Silk • Linen

9.00
Unit III: 
Manufacture and properties of Man made fibres

• Viscose Rayon • Cellulose acetate • Nylon 6 & Nylon 6,6 • Polyester • Acrylic • Spandex

9.00
Unit IV: 
Yarn formation process

• Mechanical & chemical spinning • S & Z Twist • Yarn count, yarn numbering system • Yarn types: simple, novelty & textured yarn.

9.00
Unit V: 
Fabric Construction

• Weaving terminology, Introduction of loom, parts & its basic operations & classification • Weaves and properties of different material and fabric count. • Knitting – types, basic stitches, basic knitting machines • Non- woven

Essential Readings: 

1. Gohl E.G. and Vilensky 1993: Textile Science, C.B.S. Publishers New Delhi. 2. Marjory, L.Joseph: Introductory Textile Science V edition, Holt and Winston 3. Karmarker, S.R.: Chemical Technology in the Pre-Treatment Processesof Textiles, 1999: Elsevier Science B.V. 4. Kadolph.J.S & Langford.L.A., Textiles,VIII ed.,1998,Prentice Hall, New Jersey

References: 

1. Shenai, V.A: Textile Fibre, Sevak Publications 2. Textiles fiber to fabric- Bernard.P.Carbman, MC Graw gill international Edition

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