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FUNDAMENTALS OF TEXTILES [1]

Paper Code: 
HSC 106
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

 

This course will enable the students to:                                                     

Impart knowledge of fundamental facts concerning textile fibers, yarns and fabrics in terms of properties and production

9.00

 

Introduction to Textiles                                                                                                                  

  • Terminology
  • Fiber science (Monomers, Polymers & Types)
  • General properties of fibers –Primary & Secondary

9.00

 Textile fibers and their properties                                                                   
•    Classification of fibers
•    Manufacturing process, properties and use of: cotton, wool, silk, nylon

9.00

Yarn construction                                               
•    Basic principles of yarn making- Mechanical spinning (cotton spinning), Chemical spinning- Wet, Dry and Melt.
•    Types of yarns – Simple, Novelty and Textured yarns.
•    Yarn Twist and Yarn Numbering system

9.00

Fabric Construction Methods                                                        
•    Weaving, Knitting, Braiding, Lacing and Netting
•    Weaving:  - Parts , Types of hand loom , stages in weaving, process.
•    Classification and construction of basic weaves.
•    Fabrics made from fibers- Felting and Bonding

 

Weaving

  •  Introduction to decorative weaves:   Dobby, Jacquard ,                             Surface Figure weaves, (Swivel, Spot weaves, Lappet), Pile weaves, and Leno weaves,Double   cloth, double faced   fabrics.
Essential Readings: 

1.Corbman, P. B., Textiles-Fiber to Fabric, Gregg Division/ McGraw Hill Book Co. USA, 1985.
2.    Dhantyagi, S., Fundamentals of textiles & their care, Orient Longman limited, New Delhi

References: 

1.    Joseph, M.L., Essential of Textiles (5th edition) Holf, Rinecharts and Winston Publication, Florida 1988.
2.    Tortora, G. Phylis., Understanding Textiles (2nd Edition), McMillan Co. USA 1987.
 

Academic Year: 
2014-2015 [2]

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