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FABRIC CONSTRUCTION (THEORY) [1]

Paper Code: 
DFSD 503A
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

 

  1. To impart knowledge of fabric manufacture and fabric properties
  2. To enable students to understand fabric structures and its analysis
  3. To familiarize with the types of yarns, their properties and usage
  4. To enhance awareness of innovations in fabrics for specific end uses

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Spinning

                   

Types of spinning:

  • Conventional/Mechanical spinning: Cotton system, Woolen system, Worsted system, Linen system
  • Non-conventional spinning: Rotor spinning, Friction spinning, Air-jet spinning, Ring spinning, Self-twist spinning, Vortex spinning, Twist-less spinning
  • Chemical spinning: Wet spinning, Dry spinning, Melt spinning, Gel spinning, Emulsion spinning.
  • Yarn number: Direct yarn number, Indirect yarn number
  • Types of yarn: Simple yarn, Complex/Novelty yarn and Textured yarn

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Weaving:

                                              

  • Different types of looms-
  • Shuttle looms-pit & table
  • Shuttle less looms- Rapier, Gripper, Multiphase, Air jet, Water jet
  • Jacquard and Dobby
  • Basic weaving concept- basic motions of weaving-
  • Primary and secondary motions
  • Graphical representation of lift weaves with drafting and lifting plan
  • decorative weaves: pile , leno, 

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Knitting:

 

  • Classification knits- Warp knit and weft knit
  • Types of knitting machines:
  • Flat-bed knitting machine
  • Circular knitting machine
  • Rachel knitting machine
  • Tricot knitting machine
  • Knitted fabric properties and evaluation-Gauge, stitch length, GSM, dimensional stability, stretch properties, spirality

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Non-woven

                                                                                

  • Types of non-woven:
  • Felts
  • Bonded fabrics
  • Other methods of fabric construction:
  • Braided fabrics
  • Laces
  • Laminated fabrics
  • Nets
  • Stitch bonded fabrics
  • Tufting

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Special Textiles:

         

  • Technical textiles
  • Industrial textiles
  • Medical textile
  • Geo textiles
  • Sports textile
  • Smart/Intelligent textile
  • Phase change materials
  • Thermochromic/Photochromic 
  • Electronic textiles

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Sekhri, Seema, Text  Book of Fabric Science fundamentals to Finishing, PHI Learning Pvt, Ltd, New Delhi, 2011.
  2. Corbman, P.B., Textiles-Fibre to fabric, McGraw Hill Co.,USA, 1985
  3. Kadolph, Sara, J. & Langford, Anna L., Textiles, 11th Edition, Pearson Education (US), 2010.
  4. Ruth E. Glock, Apparel Manufacturing: Sewn Product Analysis, 4th edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2009
  5. Dorthy S. Lyle and Jeanne Brinkley, Contemporary Clothing, Bennet & Mcknight Publishing company U.S.A 1983
  6. Spencer. David. J., Knitting Technology- A comprehensive handbook and practical guide, Woodland Publishing Ltd, New Delhi, 3rd edition
  7. Debby Robinson, The Encyclopaedia of knitting techniques, Gallery Books, New York
  8. Blackenbury. Terry., Knitted Clothing Technology, Blackwell Publishing, 1999

 

References: 
  1. Joshnson. Henry., Introduction to Knitting Technology, Abhishek Publication, 2006.
  2. Books Lyric, The Harmony Guide to Knitting Stitches, Lyric Books Publication, London,               1985
  3. A.J Hall, The Standard Handbook of Textiles, 8th edition, Woodhead Publication ltd,           Cambridge England, 1975

 

Academic Year: 
2016-17 [2]

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