Weaving (Practical)

Paper Code: 
TEX 133
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

Paper Code

Paper Title

TEX 133

 Weaving

(Practical)

The students will be able to –

CO 1. To explore and learn various tools, techniques and processes in textile industry

CO 2. Survey and collect fabric swatches for woven and knitted sample

CO 3. Analyze the hand, feel, structure, properties and usage of different fabrics

CO 4. Identification and presentation of weaves on graph paper

CO 5. Determining the properties of fibre and yarn through textile testing

CO 6. Testing the properties and performance of various fabrics

CO 7. 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

 

 

  • 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 fibre/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: 
  • Corbman, P. B., Textiles-Fiber to Fabric, Gregg Division/ McGraw Hill Book Co. USA, 1985.
  • J. E. Booth, (2005) Principles of Textile Testing: An Introduction to Physical Methods of Testing Textile Fibres, 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.
  • 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.

 

Academic Year: 
2021-22
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