Textiles & Quality Analysis

Week 1:

1. Introduction to Textiles– classification and terminology- Part 1
2. Introduction to Textiles– classification and terminology - Part 2
3. Part 1- Cotton – history, composition, types, production and physical properties
4. Part 2 -Cotton –Chemical & Biological Properties and Consumer preferences
5. Assignments

Week 2:

1. Linen – history, composition, properties, production and uses
2. Wool – history, composition, types, properties, production and uses
3. Silk– history, composition, types, properties, production and uses
4. Rayon fibre- history, composition, types, properties, production and uses
5. Assignments

Week 3:

1. Nylon fibre - history, composition, types, properties, production and uses
2. Polyester- history, composition, types, properties, production and uses, consumer preference, blends and uses
3. Acrylic fibre - history, composition, types, properties, production and uses
4. Identification of Textile Fibres
5. Assignments

Week 4:

1. Methods of spinning – mechanical spinning
2. Methods of spinning -chemical spinning
3. Yarns- Part I
4. Yarns- Part II
5. Assignments

Week 5:

1. Fabric construction methods Part 1
2. Fabric construction methods Part 2
3. Introduction to fabric finishes Part 1
4. Mechanical Finishes Part 2
5. Assignments

Week 6:

1. Chemical finishes Part 3
2. Special purpose finishes Part 1
3. Special purpose finishes Part 2
4. Weaving- introduction & Basics of Loom operations
5. Assignments

Week 7:

1. Preparation for weaving -warp preparation process, drafts and peg plans for various weaves
2. Weaving calculations- weft consumption, loom setting – sectional and peg warping
3. Shuttle less looms
4. Fundamental weaves
5. Assignments

Week 8:

1. Complex weaves – introduction, colour and weave effects
2. Knitting – terminology, characteristics
3. Warp knits – principle, characteristics of warp knits and types
4. Types of fabrics & their selection
5. Assignments

Week 9:

1. Introduction to computer design software CAD
2. Introduction to dyeing and printing - principles of dyeing; related terminology; Difference between dyeing and printing
3. Types of dyeing- fiber, yarn and fabric
4. Natural dyes- history, sources, environmental advantages, method of moranting and dyeing
5. Assignments

Week 10:

1. Styles of dyeing – Resist, discharge
2. Hand printing – painting, stencil, block, spray
3. Machine printing – flat bed and rotary, screen, spray, flock
4. Advanced methods of printing –Digital printing
5. Assignments

Week 11:

1. Technical textiles and Smart Textiles
2. Major Fabric Faults and Fabric Inspection
3. Introduction to textile testing- importance, definition of related terms, sampling methods
4. Fibre length and fineness
5. Assignments

Week 12:

1. Yarn testing – yarn characteristics and yarn numbering – tex, denier and count, measurement of twist and crimp
2. Fabric testing – geometric properties – fabric count, thickness; fabric weight
3. Fabric testing – bow and skewness, moisture content, moisture regain, dimensional stability
4. Tensile strength – related terms, stress-strain curves
5. Assignments

Week 13:

1. Principles of Tensile Testing
2. Fabric testing – Air permeability, Fabric stiffness, Drapability
3. Fabric testing – Tear strength, abrasion resistance, pilling
4. Importance of colourfastness and tests for colourfastness
5. Assignments

Week 14:

1. Garment testing – Raw material testing - Preliminary Inspection
2. Garment testing – In-process Inspection
3. Garment testing – Final Inspection
4. Assignments