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INTRODUCTION TO TEXTILES
Paper Code:
CHSC 311
Credits:
04
Contact Hours:
60.00
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.
12.00
Unit I:
Introduction to Textiles
- Terminology
- Fiber science (Monomers, Polymers & Types)
- General properties of fibers –Primary & Secondary
12.00
Unit II:
Fibers and their properties; Classification of fibers
- Natural Fibers: cotton, wool, silk, jute , hemp, flax.
- Man-made fibers: Rayon, Polyamides, Polyester, Acrylic, Olefins (Polyethylene and Polypropylene) and elastomeric fibres.
12.00
Unit III:
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.
- Difference between Threads and Yarns
- Blends: Types of blends and purpose of blending
12.00
Unit IV:
Fabric Construction Methods
- Weaving, Knitting: Classification of knits; Construction and properties of warp and weft knits, Non wovens, 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
12.00
Unit V:
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:
- Corbman, P. B., Textiles-Fiber to Fabric, Gregg Division/ McGraw Hill Book Co. USA, 1985.
- Dhantyagi, S., Fundamentals of textiles & their care, Orient Longman limited, New Delhi
- Joseph, M.L., Essential of Textiles (5th edition) Holf, Rinecharts and Winston Publication, Florida 1988.
- Tortora, G. Phylis., Understanding Textiles (2nd Edition), McMillan Co. USA 1987.
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