INTRODUCTION TO TEXTILES (PRACTICAL)

Paper Code: 
CHSC 312
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives (COs):

This course will enable the students to –

  1. Impart the knowledge about fiber identification and fabric study.
  2. Impart knowledge about different fiber, yarns and fabrics along with their properties.
  3. Enable students to understand fabric structures and their analysis.
  4. Identify different kinds of fabrics composition and weave.

Course Outcomes (COs):

 

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

  
 

The students will be able to –

 

CO82:Examine the chemical composition of fiber

CO83:Analyze various yarn identification methods and different types of yarns

CO84:Apply various fabric manufacturing techniques to create weaving samples

CO85:Develop understanding of fiber  identification and testing parameters of textiles

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Demonstration

 

Learning activities for the students:

Practical assignments, Simulation, Portfolio Preparation, Giving tasks.

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation

 

  

 

CONTENTS

  • Fiber Identification tests –Visual, burning, microscopic and chemical                                                                                                                    10 hrs
  • Yarn Identification–Single, ply, cord, textured, elastic, monofilament,                                                                                                                    10 hrs

multifilament and spun yarn 

  • Yarn Twist- S & Z Twist                                                           
  • Thread count and balance                                                                 6 hrs
  • Dimensional stability                                                                           2 hrs
  • Weaves- Identification and their design interpretation on graph                                                                                                              12hrs
  • preparation of basic weaves sample on paper & loom                                  
  • Fabric analysis of light, medium & heavy weight fabrics (five each)                                                                                                                    20 hrs
 
  • Fiber type
 
  • Yarn type
 
  • Weave
 
  • GSM
 
  • End use

 

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Gohl E.V. and Vilenskey L.D. (2005) Textile Science, C.B.S. Publishers New Delhi.
  • K. Amutha (2016), A Practical Guide to Textile Testing, Ist Edition, Woodhead Publishing India.
  • J. E. Booth.,Principles of Textile Testing: An Introduction to Physical Methods of Testing Textile Fibers, Yarns and Fabrics, Butterworths, 1986.

 

 

References: 
  • Corbman., P. B., Textiles Fiber to Fabric Gregg, Division, Mc Graw Hill Book.
  • Phyllis, G. Tortora., Understanding Textile, (2nd Edition), Mc Millan Co.,USA 1987.
  • Gulrajani M.L. and Gupta D: Natural dyes and their application to textiles, IIT Delhi.

 

E-Resources:

 

Reference Journals:

          http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/61

 

Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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