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Fabric Construction (Theory) [1]

Paper Code: 
DFSD 503A
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to -

  1. Impart knowledge of fabric manufacture and fabric properties
  2. Understand fabric structures and its analysis
  3. Familiarize with the types of yarns, their properties and usage
  4. Enhance awareness of innovations in fabrics for specific end uses

 

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Course Title

DFSD 503A

 

 
Fabric Construction

(Theory)

The Students will be able to:

  1. Explain the conventional and non-conventional spinning of yarns.
  2. Experiment motions of weaving on loom
  3. Interpret the knitting, knit faults and knitting machine,
  4. Describe types of yarns, their properties and usage
  5. In depth knowledge of smart and technical textiles
  6. Discover the techniques for preparing non-woven.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Power Point Presentations, Informative videos

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Effective questions, presentations, Field trips

Assessment tasks will include Class Test on the topics, Semester end examinations, /Quiz, Student presentations, and assignments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.
  • Types of yarn: Simple yarn, Complex/Novelty yarn and Textured yarn
12.00
Unit II: 
Weaving:
  •  Types of looms-
  • Shuttle looms-pit & table
  • Shuttle less looms- Rapier, Gripper, Multiphase, Air jet, Water jet
  • Basic weaving concept- basic motions of weaving-
  • Primary and secondary motions
  • Graphical representation of lift weaves with drafting and lifting plan
  • Decorative weaves
  • Jacquard and Dobby

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Knitting:
  • Classification knits- Warp knit (Raschel, Tricot, Millanese and simplex) and weft knit ( Jersey, Rib, Purl, miss/float/tuck)
  • Types of knitting machines:
  • Flat-bed knitting machine
  • Circular knitting machine
  • Knitted fabric defects and remedies
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: 
  • Sekhri, Seema (2011), Text  Book of Fabric Science fundamentals to Finishing, PHI Learning Pvt, Ltd, New Delhi,.
  • Kadolph, Sara, J. & Langford, Anna L. (2010), Textiles, 11th Edition, Pearson Education (US),.
  • Ruth E. Glock (2009), Apparel Manufacturing: Sewn Product Analysis, 4th edition, Pearson Prentice Hall,
  • Spencer. David. J. (2001), Knitting Technology- A comprehensive handbook and practical guide, Woodland Publishing Ltd, New Delhi, 3rd edition
  • Joshnson. Henry. (2006), Introduction to Knitting Technology, Abhishek Publication.
  • Blackenbury. Terry.( 1999), Knitted Clothing Technology, Blackwell Publishing.
References: 

 

Academic Year: 
2022-23 [6]

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Links:
[1] https://fashiontextile.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/subjects/fabric-construction-theory-5
[2] https://textilestudycenter.com/melt-spinning-dry-spinning-and-wet-spinning-method/
[3] https://textilefashionstudy.com/what-is-spinning-types-of-spinning-process/
[4] https://www.textileblog.com/chemical-fiber-spinning-methods-for-filament-yarns/#:~:text=What%20is%20Chemical%20Spinning%3F,coagulation%20or%20evaporation%20or%20cooling
[5] https://www.textileadvisor.com/2018/10/various-types-of-yarn-or-classification.html
[6] https://fashiontextile.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2022-23