This course will enable the students :
- To impart the knowledge about fiber identification and fabric study.
- To develop technical competency in dyeing & printing.
Contents:
1. Fiber Identification (10Hrs)
- Visual, burning, microscopic & chemical
2. Yarn testing (10Hrs)
- Identification of yarn (tpi – twist per inch).
- Measuring and interpretation of yarn count- Direct and Indirect system.
3. Fabric testing(10Hrs)
- Determination of Thread count and Balance
- Determination of Dimensional Stability
- Evaluation of Color Fastness- Wash, Light, Crock and Perspiration.
- Evaluation of fabric weight in terms of gsm
4. Weaving(8 Hrs)
- Study different parts of loom and their working.
- Identification of weaves and their design interpretation of basic weaves on graph.
5. Dyeing and Printing 7 Hrs)
- Tie and Dye using various techniques on cotton.
- block Printing on cotton using pigments