KNITWEAR TECHNOLOGY (THEORY)

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