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TEXTILE CHEMISTRY- PRACTICAL (Practical) [1]

Paper Code: 
25HCT126
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students-

  1. To develop the ability to identify textile fibers using various methods such as visual inspection, microscopic analysis, burning characteristics, and chemical solubility tests.
  2. To understand the chemistry, production and fundamental properties of natural and synthetic fibers.
  3. To familiarize with the chemical processing of textile dyeing and determination of dye content.
Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning Outcomes                       (at course level)

Learning and Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

25HCT126

Textile Chemistry Practical

(Practical)

COCT:27 Examine various textile fibers, quantitative analysis of blends and pre-treatments of fabric

COCT:28 Apply the principles and techniques of colorimeter or spectrophotometer to determine the dye content and dyeing process of fabrics

COCT:29 Compile comprehensive practical record having design development process, motif/repeats/textures, block and stencil printing and cultivate communication skills to converse effectively with examiners

COCT:30 Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in Teaching:

Discussion, Interactive Lectures, Power Point Presentation, Demonstrations

 

Learning Activities for the Students:

Self-Learning Assignments/ Projects

Portfolio Development, Individual and Group Projects, Open Book Test, Semester End Examination

 

 

CONTENTS

  • Identification of fibers – visual, microscopic, burning and chemical tests.                                                                                                          (15 Hours)
  • Quantitative Analysis of Blends – P/C, P/V, P/W, C/W                                                                                                                                        (15 Hours)
  • Desizing, scouring, bleaching, mercerization of cotton fabric.                                                                                                                            (15 Hours)
  • Application of direct, reactive, azoic, vat, sulphur, acid and disperse dyes on fabrics.                                                                                  (30 Hours)
  • Use of Colorimeter / Spectrophotometer for determination of dye content through optical density measurement calibration curve                                                                                                                                     (15 Hours)

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Shenai, V.A., (1991) An Introduction to the Chemistry of Dyestuffs, Sevak, Prakashan, Mumbai.
  2. Trotman, E.R. (1975) Dyeing and Chemical Technology of Textile Fibers, Charles Griffino Company Ltd., London.

 

 

References: 

SUGGESTED READINGS:

  1. Shenai, V.A., (1984) Technology of Textile Processing, Vol.-IX, Sevak Publication, Mumbai
  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://www.chem.fsu.edu/chemlab/chm1020c/Lecture%2011/03.php [2]
  2. https://dir.indiamart.com/impcat/shade-cards.html [3]
  3. https://study.com/academy/lesson/the-textile-knitting-process.html [4]

 

Journals:

  1. Textile Research Journal [5]
  2. Textile Magazine [6]
  3. Indian Textile Journal  [7](ITJ) (Open access)

M.Sc. HOME SCIENCE Clothing & Textiles (2025-26)

Semester I

25HCT126 Textile Chemistry-Practical

Semester End Examination

 

Component

Marks

  

Practical Record

10

  

Major

Identification of Fibres/ Quantitative analysis of blends/ Pre-treatment of cotton

 

 

30

  
 

Minor

Use of Colorimeter / Spectrophotometer for determination of dye content /Dyeing

20

  

Viva voce

10

  

Total

70

  
 

 

 

 

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026 [8]

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[1] https://homescience.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/subjects/textile-chemistry-practical-practical-0
[2] https://www.chem.fsu.edu/chemlab/chm1020c/Lecture%2011/03.php
[3] https://dir.indiamart.com/impcat/shade-cards.html
[4] https://study.com/academy/lesson/the-textile-knitting-process.html
[5] https://journals.sagepub.com/home/trj
[6] http://www.indiantextilemagazine.in/
[7] http://www.indiantextilejournal.com/
[8] https://homescience.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-year/2025-2026