JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD

Course Objectives

• 1. To learn about the classification and properties of fibres
• 2. To understand the properties of Cotton and Jute
• 3. To understand the properties of Wool
• 4. To learn about Silk and Silk Technology
• 5. To understand the properties of Wool
• 6. To Identify different fibres and learn about unconventional fibres

UNIT - I

Introduction to textiles – textile elements defined. - textile institute’s classification of textile fibers – Introduction to count systems – conversion within and between different count systems - physical and chemical properties of textile fibers.

UNIT - II

A brief note on classification of yarns: spun yarn, balanced yarn, filament yarn, simple yarn, novelty yarn – stretch yarn and textured yarn Cotton: A brief note on different varieties of cotton – morphology and properties of cotton – conversion of cotton fibre to fabric. A Brief note on Organic, GM or Bt, Never Dried Cotton.

UNIT - III

Bast fibres: JUTE-Retting methods, Properties of Jute, stages in conversion of fibre to fabric-A Brief note on Linen, Hemp, Sisal Wool: Brief note on types of wool – Morphology and properties of wool – Brief study on friction properties of wool, heat of wetting, warmth of wool – conversion of wool fibre to woolen and worsted yarns

UNIT - IV

A brief note on different varieties of silk – Life cycle of silk worm – Introduction to rearing of silk, cocoon sorting, stifling, cooking and drying, brushing, reeling, degumming and weighting – Morphology and properties of silk – A brief study on types of silk fabrics – Flow sheet of the manufacture of spun silk.

UNIT - V

Identification of Textile Fibres: By Microscopic Examination, Physical and Chemical Means- Comparison of Cotton, Wool, Silk, Linen and Jute for common properties Introduction to Unconventional Natural fibres: fibers from bacteria, deodorant fiber, fiber from Spider silk, Alginate, Paper/bamboo, Starch Banana fibre, Maize fibre, Coir fibre,

Course Outcomes

(Graduates have an ability)

• 1. To apply the knowledge of count of fibres or yarns.
• 2. To Identify Cotton and other fibres
• 3. To analyse the fibre properties for yarn formation process.
• 4. To understand about the conversion of fibre to fabric
• 5. To evaluate the quality of Silk and its types
• 6. To design the specific end use in relation to fibre structure and properties

TEXT BOOKS:

• 1. Textile Fibers – Dr. H.V. Sreenivasa Murthy, Woodhead Publishers, New Delhi, 2017
• 2. Fibre Science & Technology – S.P.Mishra, New Age India International Ltd. New Delhi (2015).
• 3. Textile Fibres – V.A Shenai, , Sevak Publication, Bombay., 2012

REFERENCE BOOKS:

• 1. Textile Fiber to fabric – Bernard P. Corbmann, Mc Graw-Hill International Education
• 2. Textile Fibres – Gorden Cook, CRC Publications, 2017
• 3. Textile Science – Gohl and Vilensky, Sara Publication House, New Delhi, 2014