INTRODUCTION TO TEXTILES (PRACTICAL

Paper Code:

CHSC 312

Credits:

2

Contact Hours:

60.00

Max. Marks:

100.00

Objective:

This course will enable the students :

To impart the knowledge about fiber identification and fabric study.
To develop technical competency in dyeing & printing.

Fibre Identification tests –Visual, burning, microscopic and chemical 10 Hrs
Yarn Identification–Single, ply, cord, textured, elastic, monofilament, 10 Hrs
multifilament and spun yarn
Thread count and balance 05 Hrs
Dimensional stability 02 Hrs
Weaves- Identification and their design interpretation on graph 13 Hrs & preparation of weaves sample on paper & loom
Fabric analysis of light, medium & heavy weight fabrics (five each) 20 Hrs
	Fibre type
	Yarn type
	Weave
	GSM
-	End use

Essential Readings:

Grosicki, Z., Watson’s Textile Design and Weaving, Newness Butterworths, London 1980.
Vidyasagar, P.V., Handbook of Textiles, Mittal Publications New Delhi 1998.

D.Souza, N., Fabric Science, New Age International, Pvt. Ltd. 1998.
Vilensky, G., Textiles Science, CBS Publishers and Distributors, Delhi, 1983.
Jewel, Raul., Textile Testing APH Publishing Corporation, NewDelhi

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