To impart knowledge of fibres, sources of fibres and their properties.
To provide knowledge of yarn science and yarn properties to students.
8.00
Unit I:
Introduction to textile fibres, classification of fibers based on source and origin
Manufacturing and properties (Primary and secondary) of various fibres, cotton, linen, jute, wool, silk, rayon, acetate and triacetate, polyamide (nylon 6 and nylon 66) acrylics, modacrylic, electrometric fibres
9.00
Unit II:
Different types of spinning- mechanical and chemical spinning
Classification of yarns- carded and combed yarns, woolen and worsted yarns, spun and filament yarns, simple and novelty yarns, bulk and textured yarns
Yarn properties of fabric- yarn linear density, count, twist in yarns, twist direction, strength and uniformity
12.00
Unit III:
Physical properties of fabric- Fabric strength, abrasion resistance, crease recovery, stiffness, drapability, static electricity, thermal conductivity, air permeability, water repellency, thickness, shrinkage, pilling resistance
8.00
Unit IV:
Parts of a simple loom and their function
Different types of looms:
Shuttle looms- pit and table
Shuttleless looms- Rapier, Gripper, Multiphase, Air jet, water jet
Jacquard and dobby
8.00
Unit V:
Basics of Weaving and Knitting
Different methods of fabric formation- Basic, figured and embroidered effect weaves
Other methods of fabric formation in detail- Felting, bonding, knotting, lace making and braiding
Essential Readings:
Corbman, P.B.,Textiles – Fiber to Fabric,Gregg Division/McGraw Hill Book Co.USA,1985
Shenai, V.A: Textile Fibre, Sevak Publications
Gohl E.G. and Vilensky, Textile Science, C.B.S. Publishers New Delhi, 1983.
Joseph, M.L., Essential of Textiles (5th edition) Holf, Rinecharts and Winston Publication, Florida 1988.
Tortora, G. Phylis., Understanding Textiles (2nd edition), Mc Millan Co. USA 1987.
Moncrief, R.W., Manmade Fibres, John Willey & Sons, New York,2004
Mishra, S. P., Fibre Science And Technology,New Age International, India 2000