AKTU Fibres for Carpets & Textiles (BCT063) Syllabus PDF – B.Tech 3rd Year

Course Objectives

A comprehensive understanding of both natural and manmade fibers, their production processes and their applications Different vegetable fibers (Kapok, Jute, Flax, Hemp, Ramie, Sisal, Pineapple, Coir) and manmade fibers (polyester, nylon 6, nylon 66 and polypropylene), Melt spinning: Raw materials of polyester, nylon 6, nylon 66 and polypropylene, technology of polymerization and extrusion of polyester, nylon 6, nylon 66 and polypropylene.

Solution spinning: Dope Preparation and spinning of cellulose acetate, cellulose diacetate and triacetate, Dry spinning and wet spinning of acrylic. Significance and types of co-monomers used during polymerization of acrylic, Process flow diagram for solution wet spinning of viscose rayon. Chemistry of viscose rayon formation, Influence of various additives and temperature of the regeneration bath and their influence on the process and properties of viscose rayon, Various types of rayons, i.e. high wet modulus, TenX, etc.

Drawing and heat setting of fibers: Objective of drawing. Concept of neck drawing, Effect of drawing conditions on the structure and properties of fiber. Objective of heat setting. Effect of heat setting parameters on the structure and properties of fiber. Spin finish: Objective, properties and application of spin finish.

Introduction to Manmade Fibers: Fundamentals of high performance fibers such as Nomex, Kevlar, Carbon, Spandex, etc. their properties and applications. Developments in fibers production such as micro denier, bicomponent, hollow fibers, etc. Sustainability aspects of manmade fibers.

Introduction to texturing General principles involved in the manufacture of textured yarns Bulked yarns Mechanisms of setting and texturing Thermo-mechanical texturing, draw texturing, air jet texturing

Reference Books

1. Vaidya A A, “Production of Synthetic Fibers”, 1st Ed., Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 1988.
2. “Manufactured Fiber Technology”, 1st Ed. V B Gupta and V K Kothari, 1st Ed., Chapman and Hall, London, 1997.
3. Mark H F, Atlas S M, Cernia E, “Man Made Fibre Science and Technology”, 1st Ed.,Vol.1, 2, 3, Science Publishers, New York, 1967.
4. Macintyre J E, “Synthetic Fibres”, Wood head Fiber Science Series, UK, 2003.
5. “Hand Book of Fibre Chemistry”, Ed. M Lewin and E M Pearce, Mercel Dekker Inc., 1998.
6. A Textbook Of Fibre Science And Technology : Mishra, S.P.

Course Outcomes

Course Outcomes

1. list various types of vegetable and manmade fibres.
2. explain the production process of manmade fibres.
3. demonstrate the application of manmade fibres in different industries.
4. compare the properties of manmade fibres with natural fibres.
5. assess the environmental impact and sustainability of manmade fibres.
6. design innovative uses for manmade fibres. LAB 4: BCT651 Carpet & Textile Testing II Lab

Course Objectives

1. To get aware of principles involved in tensile, tear and bursting strength testing of textiles
2. To get an understanding of the measurement of functional properties, such as flame proofness & water proofness of textile materials
3. To get aware of measurement of serviceability aspects of textile materials
4. To learn about measurement of durability and appearance retention properties of carpet. Experiments
5. Determination of C.S.P. of yarn using Lea strength tester.
6. Comparison of grams per square meter of a piece of fabric (both by theoretical calculations and practical measurements).
7. Determination of ends/inch; picks/inch; warp & weft count from a given piece of fabrics.
8. Determination of bending length, flexural rigidity & bending modulus using Shirley fabric stiffness tester.
9. Determination of abrasion resistance and pilling resistance using Martindale Abrasion Tester.
10. Determination of fabric tensile strength using universal tester.
11. Determination of flammability of a fabric.
12. Determination of water repellency using Bundesmann water repellency tester.
13. Determination of pilling of fabric by pill box.
14. Determination of fabric tear strength.
15. Determination of thickness loss under dynamic loading.
16. Determination of thickness loss under static loading.
17. Determination of Abrasion resistance of carpet and weight loss.
18. Determination of degree of appearance retention of a carpet using Hexapod Tumbler Tester. NOTE: Experiments shall be decided on factors like:

• Facilities installed at Institute. • Accessibility to Industry & nearby Institutes. • Trend of Technological Developments in National & International perspective.

Course Outcomes

After completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Appreciate the importance of mechanical strength testing of Textile materials and its measurement using various instruments.
2. Appreciate the importance of measurement of working life/durability/surface appearance of textile articles.
3. Appreciate the importance of measurement of various functional properties of textile articles.
4. Understand the factors responsible for appearance retention and durability aspects of carpet. LAB 5: BCT651 Carpet & Textile Design Lab

Course Objectives

1. To learn about various CAD tools for manufacturing of carpet designs.
2. To prepare various structures of design like geometrical, natural etc.
3. To prepare various designs of fabrics, dhurries and carpets.
4. To forecast colour as per market trends. Experiments
5. Introduction / CAD practical with help of various tools/ Quality calculation on Software.
6. Wool Consumption of Rugs through Software.
7. Geometrical structures, Exploration of forms, Shapes & line with in the natural forms or objects. Still Life drawings.
8. Stripes & Checks effect on fabric,
9. Colour & Design Creations: Durries - 30ct, 60ct, 80ct And Boxes & Round Compositions, Concept of shade tone – Chromo tone/ ARS.
10. Carpet designs: Tufted - Floral & Modern Designs, Tibbetan – Modern geometrical & Floral. a. Converting Natural form of designs into Abstract, Modern & Contemporary. b. Persian/Traditional Designs/Erase Pattern Design.
11. Colour Forecasting/ Colour Trends Carpet & Textiles.

Course Outcomes

At the end of course students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate various CAD tools.
2. Preparation of various designs forms like geometrical, natural etc.
3. Preparation of various designs of fabrics, dhurries & carpets.
4. Forecast colour as per market trends with the help of forecast series. LAB 6: BCT651 Home Textile Technology Lab

Course Objectives

1. To learn about sewing machines and practice on it.
2. To prepare various samples of temporary and permanent stitches.
3. To prepare various samples necessary for construction of home textiles.
4. To prepare various samples necessary for embellishment of home textiles. Experiments
5. To study the various parts and its functions of the lock stitch Sewing Machines.
6. Practice of machine stitch on paper.
7. Practice of machine stitch on fabric.
8. Sample preparation for basic Hand Stitches.

• Temporary Stitches (Even basting, Uneven Basting, Diagonal, Slip stitch) ii) Permanent Stitches (Running, Hemming, Back, Run and Back, Over casting, Whipping)

1. Preparation of seam samples.

• Superimposed seam. ii) Lapped seam. iii) Bound seam. iv) Ornamental seam.
• Edge finishing. vi) Flat seam.

1. Sample preparation for seam finishes and self-finish seams. i. Seam finishes (Clean finish, Bias binding, Bound finish, Hand overcast). ii. Self finished seam (Standing fell, Drapery French, Single needle, Quick flat seam, Lap seam)
2. Preparation of samples for following fullness tools: - a. Darts. b. Tucks. c. Pleats. d. Godets. e. Gathers. f. Shirrs. g. Frills.
3. Preparation of samples for different types of Plackets.
4. Sample preparation for hand embroidery stitches. (Running, Stem, Single lace, Double lace, Chain, Satin, Lock, Whip, Cross, Pipe, Loop, Flat, Knotted).

Course Outcomes

At the end of the course students will be able to:

1. Identify various parts of lock stitch sewing machine.
2. Operate various sewing machines.
3. Construction of various samples of basic hand stitches, seams, seam finishes and self-finish seams, which are necessary for construction of home textiles.
4. Construction of various samples of fullness tools, plackets and hand embroidery stitches, which are necessary for embellishment of home textiles.