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Official AKTU syllabus of Home Textiles (BHT052) for B.Tech 3rd Year – 3 credits, L-T-P 3-0-0. Read the unit-wise course content, course outcomes, evaluation pattern and recommended books online, or download the PDF.
Syllabus — Home Textiles
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Course Objectives
- To enable the students to learn about Fundamentals of home textile, materials used for home textile products and factors affecting their selection of home textile.
- To enable the students to learn about the Kitchen textiles, draperies.
- To enable the students to learn about the bed linen and towels.
- To enable the students to learn about the Manufacture and properties of floor coverings.
- To enable the students to learn different terminologies related to finishing of home textile.
| Unit | Topics | Lectures |
|---|---|---|
| I | Home Textiles: Definition, different types of home textiles, selection of fibers, Colors, Designs, factors affecting selection of home textiles, Woven & Nonwoven, Stretch covers-Cushion covers; Table Textiles-Definitions, Different types, table mats, table cloth and hand towels, selection of material, uses. Living Room Furnishing-Sofa covers, wall hangers, cushion, cushion covers, upholsteries, bolster and bolster covers. Developments in Furnishing; Type of Furnishings, Factors affecting selection of Home Furnishings. | 9 |
| II | Kitchen Textiles and Draperies: Definition - Advances in Home decoration - Draperies-Choice of Fabrics, Types- apron-dish cloth, bread bag, pot holders, hand towels, fridge cover, fridge handle covers, mixer cover, grinder covers their use Curtains-Types of Developments in Finishing of Draperies; Tucks and Pleats; uses of Drapery Rods, Hooks, Tape Rings and Pins. | 9 |
| III | Bed Linens and Towels: Bed Linen-Definition, different types of bed linens, sheets, blankets, blanket covers, comforters, comforter covers and bed spreads; Mattress - Mattress covers, pads, pillows; Made-ups in hospitals; Textiles care labeling; Towels: Types, bath robes, bead towels, napkins; Construction of towels- weave, pile height -pattern-dyeing and finishing. | 9 |
| IV | Floor covering: hard floor coverings, resilient floor coverings, soft floor coverings, Rugs, cushions pads and care labeling; Carpet Manufacture methods & Types: Tufted, Hand tufted, Needle felt, Woven & Knotted. Carpet fibers and &yarns: Wool, wool blend, nylon, polypropylene, polyester and & acrylic. | 9 |
| V | Finishes used in Home Textiles: Introduction, Thermal draperies, Protection against unpleasant odour, Temperature-regulated beddings, Anti-microbial finish, Moisture management finish, Flame retardant finish, Mite free mattresses, Nano-technology based home textile enhancements, Sensory perception technology. | 9 |
Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to: -
- To define the definition and different fibers used in home textiles.
- To identify the different types of fabrics used for upholstery, table textiles, living room furnishing, kitchen textiles, curtains and draperies.
- To remember the definition and application of bed linen and & towels.
- To elaborate the manufacturing of different floor coverings according to specific needs.
- To recognize the different care for home textiles, washing methods, and testing of home textiles.
Text Books
- Ramesh Babu. V. & Sundaresan S., “Home Furnishing”, Woodhead Publishing India in Textiles, 2018.
- Dr. Subrata Das, “Performance of Home Textiles (Second Edition)”, Woodhead Publishing India Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, 2018.
- Alexander. N. G., “Designing Interior Environment”, Mas Court Brace Covanorich, Newyork, 1972
Reference Books
- Krcma. R. Manual of Non-wovens, Textile Trade Press, Manchester 1993.
- Pradip V. Mehta., "Managing Quality in the Apparel Industry", NIFT Publication, India, 1998
- Donserkery. K. G., “Interior Decoration in India”, D. B. Taraporeval Sons and Co. Pvt. Ltd., 1973
- Wingate I.B. & Mohler J.F., “Textile Farbics & Their Selection”, Prentice Hall Inc., New York, 1984.
- Irsak.C, " Nonwoven Textiles" Textile Institute", Manchester, 1999
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