KNITWEAR TECHNOLOGY

Paper Code: 
MFT-122
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

To understand the characteristics of knitted fabrics.

To understand the versatility of knit fabrics for end uses.

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Terms used in knitting.

Introduction to knitting

  • Definition of knitting
  • Weft and Warp knitting
  • Comparison of Weft and Warp knitting
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Weft Knitted Fabrics: Single jersey, Double Jersey, Wale Deflection, Lace, Rib,  

                                       jacquard types.

Types of Stitches: Plain, Knit, Purl, Tuck, Float, Drop.

           

                                                                                                            

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Warp knitted fabrics: Tricot, Raschel, Simplex, Milenese machine basics

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Knitted Garments

  • Garments with circular knits
  • Fully cut
  • Stitched shape cut
  • Fully fashioned garments
  • Integral garments
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  • Seams and stitch types used in knitted garments
  • Machinery used for knitted garments
  • Garment Quality- fabric defects, stitching defects.
  • Quality control in knitted garments.
Essential Readings: 
  1. Blackenbury. Terry., Knitted Clothing Technology, Blackwell Publishing, 2005.
  2. Joshnson. Henry., Introduction to Knitting Technology, Abhishek Publication, 2006.
  3. Ajgaonkar. D. B., Knitting Technology
References: 
  1. Spencer. David. J., Knitting Technology.
  2. Rag. Samuel., Flat Knitting Technology.
  3. Smirfitt., An Introduction to Weft Knitting.

 

Academic Year: 
2014-15
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