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KNITWEAR TECHNOLOGY (THEORY)
Paper Code:
MFT-122
Credits:
04
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.
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:
- Blackenbury. Terry., Knitted Clothing Technology, Blackwell Publishing, 1999
- Joshnson. Henry., Introduction to Knitting Technology, Abhishek Publication, 2006.
- Spencer. David. J., Knitting Technology- A comprehensive handbook and practical guide, Woodland Publishing Ltd, New Delhi, 3rd edition
- Debby Robinson, The Encyclopaedia of knitting techniques, Gallery Books, New York
- Dorthy S. Lyle and Jeanne Brinkley, Contemporary Clothing, Bennet & Mcknight Publishing company U.S.A 1983
- Sekhri, Seema, Text Book of Fabric Science fundamentals to Finishing, PHI Learning Pvt, Ltd, New Delhi, 2011.
References:
- Books Lyric, The Harmony Guide to Knitting Stitches, Lyric Books Publication, London, 1985
- A.J Hall, The Standard Handbook of Textiles, 8th edition, Woodhead Publication ltd, Cambridge England, 1975
- Betty Barden, Knitting Basics, Quarto Publishing London, 2012
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