Knitwear Technology (Theory)

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

This course will enable the students:

  1. To familiarize with the characteristics of knitted fabrics.
  2. To provide knowledge regarding the versatility of knit fabrics for end uses

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Knitting
  • Definition of knitting
  • Terms used in knitting
  • Comparison of weft and warp knitting
  • Types of stitches: plain knit, purl, rib, tuck, float, drop

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Weft Knitting Fabrics: its properties, uses and machines
  • Single Jersey
  • Double Jersey
  • Wale Deflection
  • Lace
  • Jacquard

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Warp Knitted Fabrics: its properties, uses and machines
  • Tricot
  • Raschel
  • Simplex
  • Milenese

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Knitted Garments
  • Garments with circular knits
  • Fully cut
  • Stitched shape cut
  • Fully fashioned garments
  • Integral garments

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Quality Control
  • Seams and stitch types used in knitted garments
  • Garment Quality- fabric defects, stitching defects
  • Quality control in knitted garments.

 

Essential Readings: 

Suggested Text Books:

  • Spencer. David. J. (2011). Knitting Technology, A comprehensive handbook and practical guide, (3rd edition). Woodland Publishing Ltd, New Delhi.
  • Ray, Chandra Sadhan. (2012). Fundamentals and Advances in knitting Technology, Woodhead Publication India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Johnson. Henry. (2006). Introduction to Knitting Technology. Abhishek Publication.
  • Debby Robinson.The Encyclopaedia of knitting techniques. Gallery Books. New York
  • Sekhri, Seema. (2011). Text Book of Fabric Science fundamentals to Finishing. PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi.
  • Anubumani,N. (reprint 2017). Knitting Fundamentals, Machines, Structures and Developments, (1st Edition). New Age International Ltd Publisher, New Delhi.

Suggested Reference Books:
 

  • Shaikh, Ahmed Irfan. A Practical Handbook on Textile Knitting. Lahore, Pakistan.
  • Rastogi, Deepali. & Chopra, Sheetal. (2017). Textile Science. Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd, India.
  • Barden, B. (2012). Knitting Basics: all you need to know to take up your needles and get knitting. Sally Milner Publishing, London.

 

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Academic Year: 
2023-24
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