Fiber Chemistry

Paper Code: 
BTX-205
Credits: 
8
Contact Hours: 
120.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

1. To create awareness regarding the right selection of textiles and apparel

2. To enhance the designing skill and its relationship with design & fabric

1. Collect variety of samples & classify according to texture, fibre, uses   30 hrs

2. Analyze the samples for:                                                              45 hrs

  • Identification of fibers
  • Identification of weaves
  • Fabric count
  • Color fastness
  • Dimensional stability
  • Crease recovery, stiffness tester
  • Identification of Blends

3. Suitability of variety of fabrics for ladies, children, men & household    45hrs

Essential Readings: 

 

1. Tortora, G.Phyllis., understanding Textiles, Mc. Millan Co U.S.A, 1987

2. Vidyasagar, P.V. Handbook of textiles, Mittal publication, New Delhi, 1998

3. Joseph, M.L: Essentials of textiles 5th Edition Rinechorts & Winston Publication, Florida 1988

4. Booth, J.E.Principle of testile testing 3rd Edition, Newness Butterworths, London

 

References: 

 

1. Allen, Seamen., Fashion Drawing: The Basic Principles, B.T. Batsford Ltd, London 2005.

2. Ireland, Patrick. John., Introduction to Fashion Design, B.T. Batsford Ltd, London 2001.

3. Kalpan, N.S, Textile Fibers, Abhishek Publication, Chandigarh 2001

4. Robinson & Mark, Woven Clothing Construction, Butterworths, London

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