KNITWEAR TECHNOLOGY

Paper Code: 
FSD-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.

Course Outcomes (COs):

Courses

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

FSD 122

 

Knitwear Technology

(Theory)

 

 

The students will be able to –

CO 06 Comprehend the structure and production technique of knitted fabric.

CO 07 Differentiate between various types of stitches used in knitted fabric.

CO 08 Use knitted structures for different end products according to their properties.

CO 09 Acquire skills to inspect, manage and control quality of knitted garments.

Approach in teaching :

Interactive Lectures, Discussions, Power point presentations, Video Tutorials.

 

Learning Activities for the students : Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, presentation and Industry Visits

Assessment task will include Class test on the topics, Semester end examinations, quiz, Visit report, student’s presentations and assignments.

 

 

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: 
  1. Spencer. David. J., Knitting Technology, A comprehensive handbook and practical guide, Woodland Publishing Ltd, New Delhi, 3rd edition
  2. Ray, Chandra Sadhan, Fundamentals and Advances in knitting Technology, Woodhead Publicating  India  Pvt. Ltd., 2012
  3. Blackenbury. Terry., Knitted Clothing Technology, Blackwell Publishing, 1999
  4. Joshnson. Henry., Introduction to Knitting Technology, Abhishek Publication, 2006.
  5. Debby Robinson, The Encyclopaedia of knitting techniques, Gallery Books, New York
  6. Dorthy S. Lyle and Jeanne Brinkley, Contemporary Clothing, Bennet & Mcknight Publishing company U.S.A 1983
  7. Sekhri, Seema, Text  Book of Fabric Science fundamentals to Finishing, PHI Learning Pvt, Ltd, New Delhi, 2011
  8. Shaikh, Ahmed Irfan,  A Practical Hand book on Textile Knitting, Lahore, Pakistan
References: 
  1. Books Lyric, The Harmony Guide to Knitting Stitches, Lyric Books Publication, London, 1985
  2. Rastogi, Deepali, & Chopra, Sheetal, Textile Science, Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd, India, 2017
  3. A.J Hall, The Standard Handbook of Textiles, 8th edition, Woodhead Publication ltd, Cambridge England, 1975
  4. Betty Barden, Knitting Basics, Quarto Publishing London, 2012
Academic Year: 
2019-20
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