Faculty of Engineering, Science and Technology (FEST)

Indus University, Karachi

INDUS UNIVERSITY
BS Textile Technology
INTRODUCTION TO TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY

Course: BS-106
Credit Hours: 3+0

CONTENTS:

Introduction Of:
Ginning, Spinning, Weaving and Knitting., Wet Processing (Pretreatments, Dyeing and
Printing ) and Finishing.

Natural Fiber
Definition of textile fibres, classification of fibres, morphological structures, length and
diameter relationship of yarn filaments.
Elementary description of addition and condensation polymerization, and Types of
polymers.
Natural cellulosic fibres: Growth, Morphology, Physical and Chemical properties of
cotton, linen, jute and derivatives of cellulose.
Wool and Hair fibres: Morphology, physical and chemical properties of Mohair,
Cashmere, Llama. Alpaca.Vincuna, Furs, Camel. Setting of wool fibres.
Silk: Morphology, physical and chemical properties and manufacturing processes.
Recommended Books:
Fibre to fabric,

P.Bernard and M.C.Corbman.

Dyeing and Chemical Technology of textile fibres,

Textile Science,

E.P. Gohl.

Trotman.

Faculty of Engineering, Science and Technology (FEST)

Indus University, Karachi

LECTURE BREAK-UP
Quiz/Assignments/Attendance/Class Participation
Mid-Term Exam
Final Examination
Total

Assessment:

20 Marks
30 Marks
50 Marks
100 Marks

Lecturer: Engr. Mujahid Mehdi

Week Lecture

Topic

Credit

1
2
3

Overview of Textile Engineering

Overview of Textile Engineering

60 min
60 min
60 min

1
2
3

Pakistan Textiles in the world Production

Pakistan Textiles in the world Production
Importance and locations of textile industries in Pakistan

60 min
60 min
60 min

1
2
3

Classification of textile and textile fibers

Introduction to Ginning,
Introduction to Ginning,

60 min
60 min
60 min

1
2
3

Introduction to Spinning or yarn manufacturing

Introduction to Blow Room
Introduction to Blow Room

60 min
60 min
60 min

1
2
3

Introduction to Carding:
Introduction to Drawing:
Introduction to Combing:

60 min
60 min
60 min

1
2
3

Class test / assignment/ presentation

Introduction to Simplex:
Introduction to Ring machine:

60 min
60 min
60 min

1
2
3

Introduction to Ring machine:

Introduction to Rotor machine:
Introduction to Winding machine:

60 min
60 min
60 min

1
2
3

Introduction to Packing machine:

Introduction to Textile testing and textile lab:
Introduction to Textile testing and textile lab:

60 min
60 min
60 min

Faculty of Engineering, Science and Technology (FEST)

Indus University, Karachi

MID TERM

10

1
2
3

Introduction to weaving or fabric manufacturing

Introduction to winding
Introduction to warping

60 min
60 min
60 min

11

1
2
3

Introduction to Sizing
Introduction to Sarning
Introduction to loom and weaving machines

60 min
60 min
60 min

12

1
2
3

Introduction to loom motions

Introduction to weave design
Introduction to Knitting

60 min
60 min
60 min

13

1
2
3

Introduction to wet-processing or coloration

Introduction to pre-treatment
Introduction to Dyeing and Dyeing machines

60 min
60 min
60 min

14

1
2
3

Introduction to textile dyes

Introduction to printing
Introduction to Finishing

60 min
60 min
60 min

15

1
2
3

Class test/ assignment/ presentation

Introduction to Textile Garment
Introduction to Textile Garment

60 min
60 min
60 min

16

1
2
3

Introduction to textile fibers and their classification

Introduction to cotton fiber
Introduction to wool fiber

60 min
60 min
60 min

17

1
2
3

Introduction to silk fiber

Introduction to Synthetic fiber
Introduction to Polyester fiber

60 min
60 min
60 min

18

FINAL TREM