FUNDAMENTALS OF TEXTILES

Paper Code: 
HSC 106
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

 

This course will enable the students to:                                                     

  • Impart knowledge of fundamental facts concerning textile fibers, yarns and fabrics in terms of properties and production

9.00

 

Introduction to Textiles                                                                                              

  • Terminology
  • Fiber science (Monomers, Polymers & Types)
  • General properties of fibers –Primary & Secondar

9.00

 

Textile fibers and their properties                                                           

  • Classification of fibers
  • Manufacturing process, properties and use of: cotton, wool, silk, nylon and polyester

 

9.00

 

Yarn construction                                                                                                         

  • Basic principles of yarn making- Mechanical spinning (cotton spinning), Chemical spinning- Wet, Dry and Melt.
  • Types of yarns – Simple, Novelty and Textured yarns.
  • Yarn Twist and Yarn Numbering system

9.00

 

 

Fabric Construction Methods                                                                                       

  • Weaving, Knitting, Braiding, Lacing and Netting
  • Weaving:  - Parts , Types of hand loom , stages in weaving, process.
  • Classification and construction of basic weaves.
  • Fabrics made from fibers- Felting and Bonding

 

9.00

Weaving                                                                                                                     

  • Introduction to decorative weaves:   Dobby, Jacquard ,                                        Surface Figure weaves, (Swivel, Spot weaves, Lappet), Pile weaves, and Leno weaves,Double   cloth, double faced   fabrics
Essential Readings: 
  1. Corbman, P. B., Textiles-Fiber to Fabric, Gregg Division/ McGraw Hill Book Co. USA, 1985.
  2. Dhantyagi, S., Fundamentals of textiles & their care, Orient Longman limited, New Delhi
References: 

 

  1. Joseph, M.L., Essential of Textiles (5th edition) Holf, Rinecharts and Winston Publication, Florida 1988.
  2. Tortora, G. Phylis., Understanding Textiles (2nd Edition), McMillan Co. USA 1987.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Academic Year: 
2015-2016
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