Weaving

Paper Code: 
TEX 173
Credits: 
5
Contact Hours: 
75.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to-

1. To understand the hand, feel, structure of woven, knits and other fabrics with their

     properties and usage in textiles

2. To collect different fabric swatches and analyse them for their properties

3. To assess the quality and suitability of fabrics for various purposes

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning Outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course

Code

Course Title

TEX 133

 Weaving

(Practical)

 

The students will be able to –

CO 13. To explore and learn various tools, techniques and processes in textile industry

CO 14. Survey and collect fabric swatches for woven and knitted sample

CO 15. Analyze the hand, feel, structure, properties and usage of different fabrics

CO 16. Identification and presentation of weaves on graph paper

CO 17. Determining the properties of fiber and yarn through textile testing

CO 18. Testing the properties and performance of various fabrics

CO 19. Development of samples on loom

Approach in teaching: Interactive lecture, Demonstration, Power point presentations, Market survey, Industry visit, Relevant videos

 

Learning activities for the students: Self-learning assignments, analysing fabric samples, working on loom, product development

Assign the task, Class test, Course end examinations

 

 

 

Course Content: 

  • Weaving                                                                                   30 hrs

Market survey and collection of swatches from various sources and prepare a scrapbook of fabric samples for:

  • Types of fabrics: Woven and Knitted
  • Identification of Basic Weaves
    • Plain, Twill, Satin and Sateen weave
    • Construction of Basic weaves on loom- Plain, Twill, Satin            

(Weave Representation: Weaving plan, weave repeat, lifting plan)                       

Exploration and identification of the above fiber/fabrics through:

  • Physical and burning testing                                                 10 hrs
  • Cotton, Silk, Wool    
  • Synthetic, Blend
  • Yarn Testing                                                                             05 hrs
  • Yarn twist- S and Z
  • Types of yarn (single, ply, cord)
  • Yarn count
  • Fabric Testing                                                                          10 hrs
  • Thread Count                                                                           
  • Fabric weight
  • GSM
  • Fabric Thickness
  • Fabric Stiffness test
  • Crease recovery
  • Dimensional stability 

 

  • Product Development:                                                          10 hrs
  • Create a napkin/stole on loom                                                                
  • Create a sample of pile rug on frame loom

 

Industry Visit                                                                                 10 hrs

  • Students are required to make a report of visit on fabric manufacturing units:
  • Industry Details
  • Design Development
  • Working Process

 

 

Essential Readings: 

Suggested Text Books:

  • J. E. Booth, (2005) Principles of Textile Testing: An Introduction to Physical Methods of Testing Textile Fibers, Yarns and Fabrics, Butterworths.
  • Joseph, M.L., Essential of Textiles (5th edition), Holf, Rinecharts and Winston Publication, Florida 1988.
  • K. Amutha (2016), A Practical Guide to Textile Testing, Ist Edition, Woodhead Publishing India.

Suggested Reference Books:

  • Corbman, P. B., Textiles-Fiber to Fabric, Gregg Division/ McGraw Hill Book Co. USA, 1985.
  • Phyllis, G. Tortora. Understanding Textiles (2nd Edition), McMillan Co. USA 1987.
  • Ray, Chandra Sdahan. (20122). Fundamentals and Advances in Knitting Technolgy, Woodhead Publication India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Spencer. David. J. (2011). Knitting Technology, A comprehensive handbook and practical guide, (3rd Edition). Woodland Publishing Ltd, New Delhi.
  • Sundaram, P. Mishra (2010), Fibre Science and Technology, New Age International, New Delhi.

E-Resources:

Reference Journals:

Examination Scheme

Continuous Assessment

Course End Examination

 

Component

Marks

Component

Marks

 

Fibre, Yarn and Fabric Testing

10

Portfolio/Report/ Submission

35

  

Weave Identification & Construction on loom

20

  

Collection of fabrics swatches

10

          Viva Voce

15

  
 

                Report

10

  

Total

50

Total

50

 

 

 

Academic Year: 
2023-24
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