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INTRODUCTION TO TEXTILES (THEORY [1]

Paper Code: 
CHSC 311
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Objectives: 

 This course will enable the students to impart knowledge of fundamental facts concerning textile fibers, yarns and fabrics in terms of properties and production

12.00
Unit I: 
Introduction to Textiles
  • Terminology
  • Fiber science (Monomers, Polymers & Types)
  • General properties of fibers –Primary & Secondary
12.00
Unit II: 
UNIT II

Fibers and their properties;  Classification of fibers

  • Natural fibers: cotton,wool ,silk, jute, hemp, flax
  • Man-made fibers: Rayon, Polyamides, Polyester, Acrylic, Olefins (Polyethylene and Polypropylene) and elastomeric fibres.

 

12.00
Unit III: 
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.
  • Difference between Threads and Yarns
  • Blends: Types of blends and purpose of blending
12.00
Unit IV: 
Fabric Construction Methods
  • Weaving, Knitting: Classification of knits; Construction and properties of warp and weft knits, Non wovens, 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

 

12.00
Unit V: 
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
  3. Joseph, M.L., Essential of Textiles (5th edition) Holf, Rinecharts and Winston Publication, Florida 1988.
  4. Tortora, G. Phylis., Understanding Textiles (2nd Edition), McMillan Co. USA 1987.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Academic Year: 
2018-2019 [2]

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