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KNITWEAR TECHNOLOGY (THEORY) [1]

Paper Code: 
MFT-122
Credits: 
04
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  1. To understand the characteristics of knitted fabrics.
  2. To understand the versatility of knit fabrics for end uses.

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Unit I

Introduction to knitting

  • Definition of knitting
  • Terms used in knitting
  • Weft and Warp knitting
  • Comparison of Weft and Warp knitting

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Unit II

Weft Knitted Fabrics: Single jersey, Double Jersey, Wale Deflection, Lace, Rib, Jacquard types.

Types of Stitches: Plain Knit, Purl, Tuck, Float, Drop

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Unit III

Warp knitted fabrics: Tricot, Raschel, Simplex, Milenese machine basics

12.00
Unit IV: 
UNIT IV

Knitted Garments

  • Garments with circular knits
  • Fully cut
  • Stitched shape cut
  • Fully fashioned garments
  • Integral garments

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Unit V
  • Seams and stitch types used in knitted garments
  • Machinery used for knitted garments
  • Garment Quality- fabric defects, stitching defects.
  • Quality control in knitted garments.

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Blackenbury. Terry., Knitted Clothing Technology, Blackwell Publishing, 1999
  2. Joshnson. Henry., Introduction to Knitting Technology, Abhishek Publication, 2006.
  3. Spencer. David. J., Knitting Technology- A comprehensive handbook and practical guide, Woodland Publishing Ltd, New Delhi, 3rd edition
  4. Debby Robinson, The Encyclopaedia of knitting techniques, Gallery Books, New York
  5. Dorthy S. Lyle and Jeanne Brinkley, Contemporary Clothing, Bennet & Mcknight Publishing company U.S.A 1983
  6. Sekhri, Seema, Text  Book of Fabric Science fundamentals to Finishing, PHI Learning Pvt, Ltd, New Delhi, 2011.

 

References: 
  1. Books Lyric, The Harmony Guide to Knitting Stitches, Lyric Books Publication, London, 1985
  2. A.J Hall, The Standard Handbook of Textiles, 8th edition, Woodhead Publication ltd, Cambridge England, 1975
  3. Betty Barden, Knitting Basics, Quarto Publishing London, 2012

 

Academic Year: 
2017-18 [2]

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