Fabric Manufacturing

Paper Code: 
HCT 325
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to-

  1. To enable students to understand and learn methods of developing fabrics, using different fibers, yarn and fabric making techniques.
  2. To gain knowledge and understanding of fundamentals of weaving machinery and processes.
  3. To analyze different weave patterns and learn principles of creating designs through weaving.

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

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HCT 325

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fabric Manufacturing

(Practical)

 

The students will be able to –

COCT91:Create woven samples  for stripes, checks and towels

COCT92:Construct different types of weaves and their derivatives along with draft and peg plan

COCT93:Design & develop knitted sample with hand and flat bed knits

COCT94:Create designs, draft and peg plan for the types of weave.

COCT95:Develop skills of setting loom for weaving

COCT96:Develop understanding of weaving, knitting and non woven industry

Approach in Teaching :

Discussion, Interactive Lectures, Power Point Presentation

 

Learning Activities for the Students:

Self-Learning Assignments

 Portfolio development, Individual and Group Projects, Semester End Examination

 

 

 

CONTENTS                                                                                 

  • Collection of woven fabrics and their identification                                                                                                                                       10 hrs
  • Fabric analysis for design, repeat, draft, peg plan.                                                                                                                                       10 hrs  
  • Weaving: Setting up of a simple loom – winding, warping, drafting, and drawing in.                                                                             10 hrs
  • Sample preparation of various weaves on looms                                                                                                                                         24 hrs
  • In terms of number specification and patterns                                                                                                                                                8 hrs
  • Creating samples for stripes, checks, towels etc                                                                                                                                           10 hrs
  • Preparation of knitting samples (hand & flat bed knits)                                                                                                                                  8 hrs
  • Visit to weaving, knitting and non-woven industry                                                                                                                     10 hrs                                             

 

Essential Readings: 

Suggested Text Books:

  • Singh, K.V. (2015). Indian Sari Traditions- perspective & design. New Delhi: Wisdom Tree Publisher.
  • Bhatnagar, P. (2006). Traditional Indian Costumes & Textiles. Chandigarh: Abhishek Publications.
  • Naik, S.D. (1997). Folk Embroidery and Traditional Handloom Weaving. New Delhi: APH Publishing Corporation.

Suggested Reference Books:

  • Alkazi, R. (1983). Ancient Indian Costume. New Delhi: Art heritage.
  • Gillow, J. (1993). Traditional Indian Textiles. London: Thames & Hudson Ltd.
  • Rai, I. (2008). Indian Embroidery and Textiles (First Edition). Jodhpur: Books Treasure.
  • Kothari. G. (1995). Colourful Textiles of Rajasthan. Jaipur: Jaipur Publishing House.
  • Ghosh, G.K. & Ghosh, S. (1995). Indian Textiles (Past and Present). New Delhi: APH Publishing Corporation.

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Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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