Textile Testing and Quality Control

Paper Code: 
HCT 424
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to-

  1. To develop an understanding of methods and techniques used to analyze textile fiber, yarns and fabrics for end-use performance.
  2. To acquire knowledge and understanding of various structural properties of textiles and relate to end use fabric performance and product.
  3. To be able to analyze and interpret the results and predict the general textile testing.

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

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Learning Outcomes                          (at course level)

Learning and Teaching Strategies

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HCT 424

 

 

 

 

Textile Testing and Quality Control

(Practical)

 

The students will be able to –

 

COCT119:Explain the quality parameters of textile and clothing

COCT120:Describe the fabric characteristics such as construction, texture, hand, weight and width

COCT121:Execute various testing procedures at yarn stage and its relation to fabric
performance properties

COCT122:Relate the principles of fabric testing procedures with the functional, performance, aesthetic and comfort properties of textiles and fabrics

Approach in Teaching :

Discussion, Interactive Lectures, Power Point Presentation

 

Learning Activities for the Students:

Self Learning Projects

 Portfolio development, Individual and Group Projects, Semester End Examination

 
 

 

CONTENTS                                                                                             

  • Moisture Relation testing – use of oven and hygrometer, determination of oven dry weight.                                                                              8 hrs
  • Physical testing of yarn – Count, Twist, Crimp, Strength.               12 hrs                                           
  • Physical testing of fabric- Thread count, Thickness, Abrasion, Stiffness, Drapability, Crease Recovery, Pilling, Tensile strength, Air permeability and Water Percolation.                                                                                                                                                                                                      20 hrs
  • Colour fastness to wash, light, rub and perspiration                                                                                                                                                    12 hrs
  • Determine the bursting strength of the knitted fabric                                                                                                                                                  8 hrs

 

Essential Readings: 

Suggested Text Books:

  • Kincade, Doris, H., (2008). Sewn Product Quality- A Management Perspective, Pearson Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
  • Mehta, P.V. & Bhardwaj, S.K., (1998). Managing Quality in the Apparel Industry. New Age International Ltd. Publisher, New Delhi
  • Das S., (2010). Quality Characterisation of Apparel, Wood Head Publishing Ltd.
  • Booth, J.E., Principles of Textile Testing, Newness Butter Worth, London.

Suggested Reference Books:

  • Tortora, Phyllis, G., (1987). Understanding Textile, McMillan Co.USA.
  • Corbman, P.B., (1985). Textiles-Fibre to fabric, McGraw Hill Co.USA.
  • Singh A.K. &Parmar. (2009). Quality Evaluation of Textiles, NITRA, Ghaziabad
  • Sara. J. Kadolph, (2007). Quality Assurance for Textiles and Apparel, Fairchild Publication.
  • Glock, Ruth E. & Kunz, Grace I. (2009). Apparel Manufacturing: Sewn Product Analysis, (4th edition). Pearson Prentice Hall.

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Academic Year: 
2023-2024
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