TEXTILE CHEMISTRY

Paper Code: 
25HCT123
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students-          

  1. To acquaint the students about the polymers of the textile fibers.
  2. To understand the chemical composition of fiber and production and fundamental properties of natural and synthetic fibers.
  3. To familiarize with the chemical processing from desizing to finishing of textiles and their principles.
     

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning Outcomes                          (at course level)

Learning and Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

25HCT123

Textile Chemistry

(Theory)

COCT:13 Analyze and classify polymers and methods of polymerization

COCT:14 Classify the chemical composition of natural fibers and properties

COCT:15 Differentiate cellulosic and protein fibers according to their chemical composition and properties

COCT:16 Develop the understanding of chemical composition and properties of synthetic fibers

COCT:17 Classify and describe the chemistry and mechanism of application of various finishes COCT:18 Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in Teaching:

Discussion, Interactive Lectures, Power Point Presentation

Learning Activities for the Students:

Self-Learning Assignments

Quiz, Power Point Presentations, Chart/Poster Presentation, Individual and Group Projects, Semester End Examination

 

 

9.00
Unit I: 
Polymer Chemistry
  • Polymers and methods of polymerization.
  • Classification of Polymers.
  • Degree of polymerization, Molecular weight of polymer and its determination.
  • Orientation and crystallinity of polymer and their influence on fiber properties.

 

9.00
Unit II: 
Chemistry of Cellulosic Fibers
  • Chemical composition, molecular structure, physical and chemical properties of cotton fiber.
  • Viscose, Bamboo, Lyocell, Tencel - their manufacture, properties and uses.

 

9.00
Unit III: 
Chemistry of Protein Fibers – Wool and Silk
  • Chemical composition, Molecular structure, Physical and chemical properties.
  • Felting in wool, Degumming and Weighting of silk.

 

9.00
Unit IV: 
Chemistry of Synthetic Fiber - Polyester, Polyamides, Acrylonitrile
  • Chemistry of fibers–raw material and manufacturing process.
  • Physical and chemical properties of all the fibers and their uses.

 

9.00
Unit V: 
Textile Finishing
  • Definition and importance of finishing
  • Classification of Finishes
  •  Mechanical Finishes
  • Chemical Finishes – Mercerization, Parchmentisation, Durable Press, Wash and Wear, Wrinkle Recovery.
  • Functional Finishes – Flame retardant, Water Repellent, Antistatic, Moth Proofing.
  • Aesthetic Finishes- Anti microbial, Moisture Management, Self-Cleaning, Nano technology.

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Trotman, E.R., (1975), Dyeing and Chemical Technology of Textile Fibers, Charles Griffino Company Ltd., London.
  2. Shenai, V.A., (1991), An Introduction to the Chemistry of Dyestuffs, Sevak Prakashan.
  3. Corbman., P. B., Textiles Fiber to Fabric Gregg, Division, Mc Graw Hill Book.
  4. Phyllis, G. Tortora., (1987), Understanding Textiles, (2nd Edition), Mc Millan Co.,USA.
  5. Rastogi D. and Chopra S., (2017), Textile Science, Orient Blackswan Private Limited.

 

References: 

SUGGESTED READINGS:

  1. Shenai, V.A., (1984) Technology of Textile Processing, Vol.-IX, Sevak Publication.
  2. Cook, J. Gordon, Hand Book of Textile Fibers: Man-Made Fibers, Merrow Publishing Co. Ltd., England.
  3. Moncrief, R.W., Manmade Fibers, John Willey & Sons, New York.
  4. Marsh, J.T., (1979) An Introduction to Textile Finishing, B.I., Publications.

E-Resources:

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cellulose_fiber#:~:text=Cellulose%20is%20a%20polymer%20made,from%20multiple%20subunits%20of%20glucose.
  2. http://wwwchem.uwimona.edu.jm/courses/CHEM2402/Textiles/Synthetic_Fibres.html
  3. https://textilelearner.net/textile-finishing-process/

                 

 

 

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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