AKTU Clothing Comfort (HTFT501) Syllabus PDF – B.Tech Honors Degree in Functional Textiles

Course Outcomes

To study various factors involved in clothing comfort To learn about heat relation in clothing To study about moisture relation in clothing To study about physical properties of clothing and clothing materials in relation to comfort To learn current trends and new developments in clothing science Factors involved in the study of clothing: the balance needed for comfort; boarder aspects of comfort; nonthermal components of comfort; environmental ranges and corresponding clothing.

Heat relation in clothing: approaches for studying heat exchange in clothing systems; heat factors in clothing as worn; heat transmission properties of clothing materials.

Moisture relation in clothing: approaches for studying moisture exchange in clothing systems; moisture factors in clothing as worn; moisture transmission properties of clothing materials.

Physical properties of clothing and clothing materials in relation to comfort : thermal transmission or resistance; water vapor diffusion resistance; water transport in clothing materials; water holding properties; thickness of clothing materials; surface properties of fabrics; porosity and permeability properties; flammability of clothing materials; stiffness and bending properties etc.

Current trends and new developments in the study of clothing: new materials and finishes; new techniques and new concepts.

Reference Books

• Lyman Fourt and Norman R.S. Hollies, “Clothing Comfort and Function”, Marcel Dekker, INC., New York, 1971
• Kothari, V K, “Testing and Quality Management “, CBS Book Publishers, New Delhi,
• Zhang Wei Yuan, “Clothing Comfort and Function”,China Textile Press,2011
• Saville B P, “Physical Testing of Textiles,” The Textile Institute, Woodhead Publication Limited, Cambridge, 1999.