to take disciplinary action starting from canceling the results of the assignments; project works,

laboratory activities and examination up to the dismissal of the institute in consultation with the
concerned body.

11. Submitting Date

All assignments, project works, seminars and laboratory reports should be submitted to the instructor or
laboratory assistance according to the timetable provided. All assignments, project works and laboratory
results will be invalid if they are not submitted on time and will be reported to the concerned body as
miss conduct of the student.

12. Classroom Behavior

Classroom discipline is primary for healthy teaching learning process. Therefore, it is the responsibility
of the class to avoid disturbing behaviors and activities that competes the attention of the class and the
instructor. Switching off the cell phone is vital in the class. Failure to do so will lead to take disciplinary
measure.

13. Approval (Affidavit)

Name Signature Date

Instructor:

Section Head:

Department Head:

7.12.6. Textile Pre-treatment and Finishing Process

1. Instructor Information

Name

Office Location

Phone Number

E-mail

Office Hours

2. Course Information

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 Course Name Textile Wet Processing
Course Code TXT 554

Credit hours 3 (2-0-3)

3. Course Description

Aim: After the end of this course the student will be able to acquire knowledge and skill of textile wet
processing (textile preparatory processes, textile finishing processes).

Description:

Potential concerns in pretreatment of textile materials, Combined pretreatment and Single stage, grey
preparation Mercerization and Liquid Ammonia treatment, Processing of synthetic and their blends, Raw
fiber processing machines, Developments in yarn preparatory machines, Developments in fabric preparation
machines, Enzymatic treatments in grey preparation, Application of plasma technology in pretreatment,
Solvent Pre-treatment, Eco-friendly and cost effective pretreatment processes, Developments in mechanical
finishing, Low wet pick up methods, Finishing of bast fibers, Action of modern softeners, Cross-linking in
hand builder chemistry, Theory of creasing and wrinkle resistance, Low and free formaldehyde finishing,
Repellent and Retardant finishes, Bio-finishing

4. Method of Instruction

Class lectures 2 fifty minutes lecture hours every week

Active learning (involves the full participation of students)

Conducting the lecture using deductive and inductive
methods according to the nature of the topic provided.
Use multi-media, teaching learning materials
In-class Tutorial (Evaluation) N/A

Study of lecture notes, related This is fully the responsibility of the student
materials with the course and
reference books, analyzing textile
wet processing outside the class

Demonstrations Demonstrating desizing methods of various types, scouring,

various bleaching types, various textile finishing types, wet
processing equipment as well as textile coloration.

Lab Assignments 3fifty minutes laboratory every week

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 The student must prepare pretreatment liquor (disizing, scouring,
bleaching, mercerization and combined pretreatment), perform
different dyeing and printing activities, chemical finishing,
mechanical finishing, and test the properties of treated.

Clear the work area after each laboratory work

Prepare the report discus on the results obtained.
Group Assignment The student shall include him/herself in a group, which
comprises 2 members organized by the technical assistance or
instructor to perform the assigned assignment and job together;
Participate in the group work equally and share the
responsibility equally.
Individual assignment The student shall perform the given assignment as per the
schedule individually
5. Learning Outcomes

After the completion of this course the student will be able to:

4.1 Knowledge

5.1.1 Review developments in conventional textile preparation

5.1.2 Know developments in wet processing machines

5.1.3 Analyze bio-processing and new pre-treatment technology

5.1.4 Recognize mechanical aspects of final finishing

5.1.5 Know chemical finishing developments

5.1.6 Understand the developments in wet processing machines

5.1.7 Know fiber modification and dye-ability

5.2 Practical skills

5.2.1 Perform pre-treatment activities;

5.2.2 Do finishing activities

5.3 Attitude and behaviour

5.3.1 Appreciate the role of temperature, time, concentration and pH on the treated result.

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5.3.2 Value the fiber type and property on treatment methods

6. Course Outline

Chapter Week Topics to be covered Learni Assignments/a

(Lecture hours) ng ctivity
Outco (Tutorial
mes hours)
Chapter: 1 Orientation and discussion of syllabus
Introduction
Developments in
Potential concerns in pre-treatment of textile Discussion in
Conventional the class,
materials, Combined pre-treatment and Single
Textile 5.1.1, Lecture,
stage grey preparation, Mercerization and Liquid discussion,
1,2 5.1.2,
Ammonia treatment questions and
Processing of synthetic and their blends answers

Lab activities
Chapter: 2 Raw fiber processing machines Discussion in
the class,
Developments in yarn preparatory machines
Developments in 3, 4 lecture,
Developments in fabric preparation machines seminar,
Wet processing
5.1.6 laboratory
Machines: activity

Chapter: 3 5,6,7 Enzymatic treatments in grey preparation 5.1.3

Application of plasma technology in pretreatment
Bio-processing
Solvent Pre-treatment
and new pre-
Ecofriendly and cost effective pretreatment
treatment
processes
technology:

8 Mid semester examination

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Chapter:4 Developments in mechanical finishing 5.1.4, Lecture,
laboratory
Low wet pick up methods
6,10 activity, seminar
Mechanical
aspects of final
finishing:

Chapter:5 11, 12, Finishing of bast fibres 5.1.5 Lecture,

13, 14 Action of modern softeners laboratory
Chemical activity,
Cross-linking in hand builder chemistry seminar
Finishing
Theory of creasing and wrinkle resistance
Developments:
Low and free formaldehyde finishing
Repellent and Retardant finishes
15 Seminar prasantation

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Final Examination period
7. Laboratory Activities

No Experiments Title

1 Desizing

2 Scouring

3 Bleaching, mercerization

4 Easy-care finishing

Soft finishing

5 Stiff finishing

8. Required Text and Reference

Text Book
1. .I.P, "Advances in Textile Chemical Processing", IIT Delhi (1984).
Reference Books References:
1. H.K Rouette, Encyclopedia of Textile Finishing, 2000;

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 2. Q.I.P: Advances in Textile Chemical Processing, IIT Delhi (1984).
3. -made Fibers and Blends", John Wiley
and Sons, New York.
9.Assesment

Type Weight submitting date Behavior and Criteria

Mid semester Exam 25% 8th week of the semester Examination will be set to address
learning outcomes chapter one to chapter
two.

Final semester Exam 40% 18th-19th week of the Examination will be set to address chapter
semester five to chapter six.

Individual Assignment 10% 2 times in a semester Finishing of bast fibers, Action of modern

( end of 4th week and softeners, Theory of creasing and wrinkle

12th week) resistance, Repellent and Retardant
finishes

Lab Activities Perform all the stated laboratory activities

completely and report the results in a
15% Every weeks written and formatted form on time.

Group assignment Enzymatic treatments in grey preparation,

/Project/Seminar
10% Up to the end of the Application of plasma technology in
sixteenth week of the pretreatment, Solvent Pre-treatment,
semester Ecofriendly and cost effective
pretreatment processes

10. Academic Honesty

In all cases i.e. in performing assignments, laboratory works, project works and examinations, copying
ing is forbidden by the law
of the academic principles and regulation of the institute. Failure to do so will lead to take disciplinary
action starting from canceling the results of the assignments; project works, laboratory activities and
examination up to the dismissal of the institute in consultation with the concerned body.

11. Submitting Date

All assignments, project works and laboratory reports should be submitted to the instructor or laboratory

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assistance according to the timetable provided. All assignments, project works and laboratory results will be
invalid if they are not submitted on time and will be reported to the concerned body as miss conduct of the
student.

12. Classroom Behavior

Classroom discipline is primary for healthy teaching learning process. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the class
to avoid disturbing behaviors and activities that competes the attention of the class and the instructor. Switching off
the cell phone is vital in the class. Failure to do so will lead to take disciplinary measure.

13. Approval (Affidavit)

Name Signature Date

Instructor:

Section Head:

Department Head:

7.12.7. Advanced Textile Coloration and Colour Measurement

1. Instructor Information

Name

Office Location

Phone Number

E-mail

Office Hours

2. Course Information

Course Name Textile Wet Processing

Course Code TXT 554

Credit hours 4 (2-0-3)

3. Course Description

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Aim: After the end of this course the student will be able to acquire knowledge and skill of textile wet
processing (textile colorations).

Description:

Fiber modification and dye-ability, fastness improvement of dyed fabrics, natural dyes and dyeing ,
differential dye-able synthetic fibers, dyeing of textured yarns and fabrics, dyeing of polypropylene, mass
coloration , optimized dyeing technique for pet, dyeing of blends, biotechnology applications in dyeing,
developments in fiber and yarn dyeing machinery, developments in fabric dyeing machinery, garment
dyeing, Ink jet printing-evolution of digitial printing, Digital image design, editing and data storage
systems, Pretreatment of substrates for inkjet printing;Quality evaluationof textile substrates, Special
printing techniques-Developments in Photo printing

4. Method of Instruction

Class lectures 2 fifty minutes lecture hours every week

Active learning (involves the full participation of students)

Conducting the lecture using deductive and inductive
methods according to the nature of the topic provided.
Use multi-media, teaching learning materials
In-class Tutorial (Evaluation) N/A

Study of lecture notes, related This is fully the responsibility of the student
materials with the course and
reference books, analyzing textile
wet processing outside the class

Demonstrations Wet processing equipment as well as textile coloration.

Lab Assignments 3fifty minutes laboratory every week

Perform different dyeing and printing activities, chemical

finishing, mechanical finishing, and test the properties of treated.

Clear the work area after each laboratory work

Prepare the report discus on the results obtained.
Group Assignment The student shall include him/herself in a group, which
comprises 2 members organized by the technical assistance or
instructor to perform the assigned assignment and job together;
Participate in the group work equally and share the
responsibility equally.

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Individual assignment The student shall perform the given assignment as per the
schedule individually
5. Learning Outcomes

After the completion of this course the student will be able to:

4.1 Knowledge

5.1.1 Know fiber modification and dye-ability

5.1.2 Analyze fastness improvement of dyed fabrics

5.1.3 Know mass coloration

5.1.4 Recognize developments in fiber and yarn dyeing machinery

5.1.5 Realize developments in fabric dyeing machinery

5.1.6 Recognize Fiber modification and dye-ability

5.1.7 Recognize Ink jet printing-evolution of digitial printing,

5.1.8 Recognize Digital image design, editing and data storage systems,

5.1.9 Recognize Pretreatment of substrates for inkjet printing;

5.1.10 Recognize Quality evaluationof textile substrates,

5.1.11 Recognize Special printing techniques-Developments in Photo printing

5.2 Practical skills

5.2.1 Do dying activities

5.2.2 Undertake printing operation

5.2.3 Perform quality evaluation of textile substrates

5.3 Attitude and behaviour

5.3.1 Appreciate the role of temperature, time, concentration and pH on the treated result.

5.3.2 Value the fiber type and property on treatment methods

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 6. Course Outline

Chapter Week Topics to be covered Learni Assignments/a

(Lecture hours) ng ctivity
Outco (Tutorial
mes hours)
Chapter: 1 Orientation and discussion of syllabus
Advancements in Introduction
Discussion in
Dyeing: Fiber modification and dyeability the class,
Fastness improvement of dyed fabrics 5.1.1, Lecture,
discussion,
Natural dyes and dyeing 5.1.2,
questions and
1,2, 3, answers
Dyeing of textured yarns and fabrics 5.1.3
4
Dyeing of polypropylene
Lab activities
Optimized dyeing technique for PET
Dyeing of blends
Mass colouration

Chapter: 2 Biotechnology applications in dyeing 5.1.6, Discussion in

5.1.4, the class,
Developments in fibre and yarn dyeing
Differential 5,6,7 5.1.5 lecture,
dyeable synthetic machinery seminar,
fibres Developments in fabric dyeing machinery laboratory
activity
Garment dyeing
8 Mid semester examination

Chapter: 3 Ink jet printing-evolution of digitial printing, 5.1.7 Lecture,

Comparision with conventional printing laboratory
Ink jet printing- techniques, theoretical foundations for inkjet activity, seminar
evolution of digitial technologies-Continuous and drop on demand
9, 10 technologies
printing:

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 Chapter: 4 Digital image design, editing and data storage class
systems, Pixel and image formation in digital discussion,
Digital image 11, 12 lecture,
printers, Digital colour management-Colour
design and seminar,
gamut and rendering intent, Colour laboratory
editing
communication. activity
5.1.8,

Chapter: 5 Pretreatment of substrates for inkjet printing; Ink -Class lecture,

jet heads;Inks used for printing-dye fibre laboratory
Pretreatment of interaction, surface energy of inks, dye ink work,
substrates for formulation; fixation procedures for inks on discussion
inkjet printing 13, 14, 5.1.9,
substrates; washing of ink jet prints; heat and
sublimation printing, Quality evaluationof textile 5.1.10
substrates used for ink jet printing and inks used
for inkjet printing, advantages and limitation in
inkjet printing, technoeconomics of ink jet
printing.
Chapter: 5 15 Special printing techniques-Developments in 55.1.1 Class lecture,
Photo printing, Blast printing with Indigo, 1 laboratory
Special printing Developments in Xerox printing and Laser work,
techniques- printing for fancy effects; Yarn printing; printing discussion
Developments of carpets, velvets and knits; Ecofriendly
alternatives for auxillaries used in conventional
printing
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Final Examination period
7. Laboratory Activities

No Experiments Title

1 Synthetic fiber dyeing

2 Paste preparation and screen printing

3 Transfer printing

8. Required Text and Reference

Text Book
2. -made Fibers and Blends", John

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 Wiley and Sons, New York.

3. Gulr
Reference Books References:
4.
5. -made Fibers and Blends", John Wiley
and Sons, New York.
6. H.K Rouette: Encyclopedia of Textile Finishing, 2000.
7. Technical Bulletin: Printing of Pigments and Special Effects, 2000.
8. H. Ujiie: Digital Printing of Textiles, 2006.
9. J.Shore: Cellulosic Dyeing 1995.
9.Assesment

Type Weight submitting date Behavior and Criteria

Mid semester Exam 25% 8th week of the semester Examination will be set to address
learning outcomes chapter one to chapter
two.

Final semester Exam 40% 18th-19th week of the Examination will be set to address chapter
semester five to chapter six.

Individual Assignment 10% 2 times in a semester Finishing of bast fibers, Action of modern

( end of 4th week and softeners, Theory of creasing and wrinkle

12th week) resistance, Repellent and Retardant
finishes, Fastness improvement of dyed
fabrics, Dyeing of textured yarns and
fabrics, Dyeing of polypropylene, Mass
coloration, Optimized dyeing technique
for PET, Dyeing of blends, Biotechnology
applications in dyeing.

Lab Activities Perform all the stated laboratory activities

completely and report the results in a
15% Every weeks written and formatted form on time.

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 Group assignment Dyeing and printing
/Project/Seminar
10% Up to the end of the
sixteenth week of the
semester

10. Academic Honesty

In all cases i.e. in performing assignments, laboratory works, project works and examinations, copying

of the academic principles and regulation of the institute. Failure to do so will lead to take disciplinary
action starting from canceling the results of the assignments; project works, laboratory activities and
examination up to the dismissal of the institute in consultation with the concerned body.

11. Submitting Date

All assignments, project works and laboratory reports should be submitted to the instructor or laboratory
assistance according to the timetable provided. All assignments, project works and laboratory results will be
invalid if they are not submitted on time and will be reported to the concerned body as miss conduct of the
student.

12. Classroom Behaviour

Classroom discipline is primary for healthy teaching learning process. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the class
to avoid disturbing behaviors and activities that competes the attention of the class and the instructor. Switching off
the cell phone is vital in the class. Failure to do so will lead to take disciplinary measure.

13. Approval (Affidavit)

Name Signature Date

Instructor:

Section Head:

Department Head:

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 7.12.8. Technical Textile Manufacturing Technology
1. Instructor Information

Name

Office Location

Phone Number

E-mail

Office Hours

2. Course Information

Course Name Technical Textile Manufacturing Technology

Course Code TXT 558

Credit hours 3(1-3-0)

3. Course Description

Aim: At the end of this course the student will be able to understanding technical textile products
behaviour and performance, identify the opportunities to develop a technical textile product on a market
possibly produced in Ethiopia, analyze various technical textile products that can be produced in
Ethiopia in order to recognize the manufacturing process in the areas of mobiltech, indutech, medtech,
agrotech, buildtech, geotech, protech. Develop technology to produce them.

Description:
The course include performance properties of the technical textile; extensive study on selected
products/possible to produce in Ethiopia in the fields of mobiltech, indutech, medtech, agrotech,
buildtech, geotech, protech, smarttech; Technology of Technical textile products selected; Technology
development.

Performance properties of Technical Textiles

Absorbency and porosity requirement s for technical textiles
Mechanical properties requirement for technical textiles
Decorative nature of textile materials
Toxicity and biocompatibility

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