Introduction to Textile Lab

Paper Code: 
TEX -103
Credits: 
02
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course is designed to :

  • Understand concept of design as related to textiles
  • Enhance awareness and appreciation of art and aesthetics through design
20.00
Unit I: 

Preparation of various samples and an article of Tie and Dye using direct dyes

10.00
Unit II: 
  • Identification of Fibers: Burning, Visual, Microscopic and Chemical
  • Natural: Cotton, Wool, Silk, Jute
  • Manmade: Viscose, Polyester, Acrylic and Nylon 
5.00

Collection of various types of yarns:                                                                  

  • Simple yarns: Single & Ply yarns
  • Fancy yarns: Single & Ply yarns
5.00
Unit IV: 

Collection of various fabrics constructed through the following methods:       

  • Weaving
  • Knitting
  • Felt
  • Braiding
  • Lacing
5.00
Unit V: 

Stain Removal methods

Essential Readings: 
  • Gohl E.G., Vilensky. 1993. Textile Science, C.B.S. Publishers, New Delhi.
  • Marjory, L. Joseph, Introductory Textile Science (V edition), Holt and Winston.
References: 
  • Kadolph J.S. & Langford L.A. 1998. Textiles (VIII edition), Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
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