TEXTILE TESTING AND QUALITY CONTROL

Paper Code: 
HCT 424
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 
  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 (CO’s):

Course

Learning Outcomes     (at course level)

Learning and Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

HCT 424

TEXTILE TESTING AND QUALITY CONTROL

 

COCT76: Execute various testing procedures at yarn stage and its relation to fabric
performance properties

 

COCT77: 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

 

 

 

 

 

Unit I: 
Course Content:
  1. Moisture Relation testing – use of oven and hygrometer, determination of oven dry weight.                                                                                                                                8 Hrs
  2. Physical testing of yarn – Count, Twist, Crimp, Strength.                                                                                                                                                       12 Hrs                                          
  3. Physical testing of fabric- Thread count, Thickness, Abrasion, Stiffness, Drapability, Crease Recovery, Pilling, Tensile strength, Air permeability and Water Percolation.                                                                                                                                         20 Hrs
  4. Colour fastness to wash, light, rub and perspiration                                                                                           12 Hrs
  5. Determine the bursting strength of the knitted fabric                                                                                        8 Hrs
Essential Readings: 
  • Booth, J.E ., Principles of Textile Testing, Newness Butter Worth, London.
  • Saville, B.P., Physical Testing of Textiles, Workload Publishing Ltd.

 

References: 
  • Billie, J.Collier and Helen H., Textile Testing and Analysis, Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
  • Skinkle, John, H., Textile Testing, Brooklyn, New York.
  • Grover and Hamby, Hand Book of Textile Testing and Quality Control, Wiles.

 

Academic Year: 
2019-2020
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