This course will enable the students to:
Impart knowledge of fundamental facts concerning textile fibers, yarns and fabrics in terms of properties and production
Introduction to Textiles
Textile fibers and their properties
• Classification of fibers
• Manufacturing process, properties and use of: cotton, wool, silk, nylon
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
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
Weaving
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
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.