Understanding Textiles

Paper Code:

GPM 121

Credits:

04

Contact Hours:

60.00

Max. Marks:

100.00

Objective:

To familiarize students with fundamentals and properties of fibre and yarn.
To impart knowledge about fabric construction.

12.00

Unit I:

Textile Terminology
Classification of Textile fibers
Properties - Primary and secondary properties of textile fibers
Origin and properties of cotton, wool, silk, rayon, polyester and nylon

12.00

Unit II:

Basic principles of yarn making
Types of Yarn – simple, novelty and bulk yarn
Properties of Yarn, Yarn numbering system and Yarn twist
Yarn Manufacturing – Mechanical and chemical spinning
Yarn properties and sewing threads

12.00

Unit III:

Weaving-terminology, parts of loom, motions and basic weaves
Introduction to knitting machines, Classification of knits: warp & weft
Introduction to felting, bonding, knotting, braiding and lacing
Blended and Union fabrics

12.00

Unit IV:

Textile finishes - importance and classification of finishes
Preparatory processes – singeing, desizing, scouring and bleaching.
Mechanical finishes – calendaring, tentering and mercerization.
Functional finishes- water repellent, flame retardant, antistatic, crease resistant, shrink resistant and soil repellent.

12.00

Unit V:

Preparation of fabric for dyeing and printing
Classification of Dyes – Natural and Synthetic dyes
Stages of Dyeing- fiber, yarn, fabric and garments
Styles of printing – Direct, Discharge and Resist
After treatment of dyed and printed goods

Essential Readings:

Corbman, P.B., Textiles - Fibre to fabric, McGraw Hill Co., USA, 1985
Rai, Inderpal., Textile Industry: Problems & Prospects in the 21st century, Books Treasure,Jodhpur,2002.

References:

Tortora, G. Phyllis., Understanding Textile, Mcmillan Co. USA, 1987.
Cream, Penelope., The Complete Book of Sewing, D.K. Publishing, New York 1996
Grosicki, Z., Watson’s Textile Design and Weaving, Newness Butterworths, London 1980.
Vidyasagar, P.V., Handbook of Textiles, Mittal Publications, New Delhi 1998.