Recent Advances in Textiles and Apparel

Paper Code:

HCT 143

Credits:

4

Contact Hours:

60.00

Max. Marks:

100.00

Objective:

To provide in depth knowledge of latest developments in textile and apparel designing and help them to identify thrust areas of research.

12.00

Unit I:

UNIT I

Recent advances in production and manufacture of textile fibers, yarns and fabrics.
Chemical processing of natural and synthetic textiles and their conversion into clothing.
Innovation in textile finishing-Ecological concern & Ecofriendly processing of textiles, Micro encapsulation and special aesthetic finishes.

12.00

Unit II:

UNIT II

Application of Smart / Intelligent Textiles:

Phase change material
Thermo chromic / Photo chromic textile
Electronic textile
Industrial textiles
Medical textiles
Geo textiles
Sports textiles
Protective textiles
Chameleonic textiles

12.00

Unit III:

UNIT III

Developments in the field of garment manufacturing technology
Advancement in garment machineries
3 D pattern making, Development of Robotic for CAM, RFID
Introduction to concept of CAD/CAM

12.00

Unit IV:

UNIT IV

Advances in retailing & merchandising
Biological and psychological aspects of clothing
Thrust areas of contemporary research and future projections

12.00

Unit V:

UNIT V

Innovations in home textiles
Fibers used to enhancing functionality through finishes (Nanotechnology)
Labels and eco - friendly aspect in home textiles

Essential Readings:

Das Subrata Performance of Home Textiles, Wood head Publishing India in Textiles, New Delhi

E-Resources:

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