KNITWEAR TECHNOLOGY (THEORY)

Paper Code: 
MFT-122
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  1. To understand the characteristics of knitted fabrics.
  2. To understand the versatility of knit fabrics for end uses.

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Unit I

Introduction to knitting

  • Definition of knitting
  • Terms used in knitting
  • Weft and Warp knitting
  • Comparison of Weft and Warp knitting

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Unit II

Weft Knitted Fabrics: Single jersey, Double Jersey, Wale Deflection, Lace, Rib,  jacquard types.

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

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Unit III

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

12.00
Unit IV: 
UNIT IV

Knitted Garments

  • Garments with circular knits
  • Fully cut
  • Stitched shape cut
  • Fully fashioned garments
  • Integral garments

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Unit V
  • 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: 
2016-17
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