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Official AKTU syllabus of Textiles-III (BBFD401) for BFAD 4th Semester – 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 — Textiles-III
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Course Objectives
- To familiarize with the various types of natural and synthetic fabrics with reference to their structure, handling and apparel design
- To understand the potential and limitations of various fabrics from a fashion designer’s perspective
- To provide knowledge about non-textile materials with reference to their properties and end use for apparel
- To identify the application of various trims, fasteners, facing, interfacings, linings, interlinings, closures and elastics etc.
- To learn about the fundamental properties of technical and smart textiles and their applications for apparel
Course Outcomes
- Be able to identify various fabrics within the categories of natural and synthetic ibers
- Become aware of fabric sources in local, national and international markets
- Understand the suitability of fabrics for different styles, age groups and uses
- Be able to identify and understand the usage of non-textile material along with textiles
- Awareness about the cost factor specially when working for export of competitively priced garments
- Understand the applicability of technical and smart textiles in everyday life
| Unit | Topics | Lectures |
|---|---|---|
| I | MARKET SOURCING: Introduction to sourcing. Sourcing – local/national: Handloom / Khadi; Powerloom; Millmade. Sourcing – international. Digital Supply Chains for Apparel Digital Sourcing Platforms: Material Exchange, SwatchOn, Alibaba Fashion Hub. • Virtual Sampling & 3D Prototyping: CLO3D, Browzwear, Lectra for reducing physical sampling. • Circular Supply Chains: Case studies on H&M “Take Back” programs, Adidas x Parley (ocean plastics). • Integration with Export-Oriented Workflows: Digital sourcing for cost competitiveness. | 08 |
| II | TYPES OF FABRICS, HANDLING AND USAGE (With reference to finishes / textures / colours / performance / durability): Cotton, Wool & wool blends, Silk Viscose, Polyester, Double jersey knit. Non- woven fabrics. Fake fabrics. Embroidered fabrics. Heat-set fabrics. Foil printed fabrics. | 08 |
| III | NON-TEXTILE MATERIAL (Types and usage): Leather. Fur. Feather. Skins of hairless species (eg. snakes, crocodiles etc.). (Non-Textile Materials) : Sustainable and Engineered Non-Textile Materials for Apparel • Plant-Based Leathers: Piñatex (pineapple), Mylo (mushroom), Desserto (cactus), cork leather, apple skin leather. • Engineered Materials: Neoprene, silicone-coated fabrics, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), memory foam, 3D-printed polymers. • Recycled & Upcycled Inputs: Recycled PET yarns, ocean plastics, tire rubber trims, composites. • Applications: Sportswear, accessories, footwear, structured garments, eco-friendly luxury lines. | 08 |
| IV | GARMENT TRIMMIMGS (Types and usage): Facings, interfacings. Linings. Interlinings Trims and laces. Closures – zippers, buttons, hooks, buckles, rivets etc. Elastics etc. | 08 |
| V | TECHNICAL AND SMART TEXTILES (Overview and usage): Protech (Protective textiles). Clothtech (Clothing Textiles). Geotech (Geo-textiles). Hometech (Domestic Textiles). Oekotech or Ecotech (Environmentally friendly textiles). Packtech (Packaging textiles). Sporttech (Sports textiles). Medical textiles. Smarttextiles. | 08 |
| VI | FABRIC INNOVATIONS FOR DESIGNERS: Heat setting. Printing and painting in small quantities. Surface development. Novelty yarn usage. Weave development. |
Suggested Assignments
- Conduct a market survey and collect various fabric swatches of same colour but different fiber content/fabric categories/designs/texture etc. and catalogue the same.
- Analyze the sourced fabric swatches (any ten) on the basis of: Fiber content; Yarn count; Weave/knit analysis; Fabric detail (light, medium, heavy weight); Cost etc.
- Review atleast four research articles on any new fiber or fabric (technical or smart textiles) introduced in the market/industry and make a presentation on the same. Suggested Visits
- Local market
- Boutiques
- Old city market
- Tailors’ shop
- Mill showrooms (Raymond, Bombay dyeing, OCM, etc.)
Text Books
- Kadolph, Sara J., Textiles (10th Edition), Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt. Ltd., 2009
- Clarke, Sarah E. Braddock, Techno Textiles – 2, Thames & Hudson, 2007
- Quilleriet, Anne-Laure, The Leather Book, Assouline Publications, 2004
- Khatwani, P.A., Technical Textiles, NCUTE, 2002
- Aldrich, Winifred, Fabric, Form and Flat Pattern Cutting, Blackwell Science Inc., 1996
- Kate Fletcher & Lynda Grose – Fashion & Sustainability: Design for Change.
- Sandy Black – The Sustainable Fashion Handbook.
Reference Books
- Textile View
- Clothing & Textile Research Journal
- Textiles Reports
- Textile International
Online Resources
- http://blog.oregonlive.com/homesandgardens/2009/06/cotton_fabric_types.html
- http://info.fabrics.net/fabric-facts/glossary-of-cotton-fabrics-and-weaves/
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leather
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fur
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technical_textile
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-textiles
- Material ConneXion – material innovation database.
- Piñatex Official – pineapple leather.
- Bolt Threads – mushroom leather. Research Papers Haneef, M. et al. (2017). Advanced Materials From Fungal Mycelium: Fabrication and Tuning of Physical Properties. Scientific Reports. Montazer, M., & Harifi, T. (2018). Textile Coatings: Technology and Applications. Elsevier. Videos TED Talk: “The Future of Fashion — Sustainable Materials” (Suzanne Lee, Biocouture). YouTube: How Piñatex is made (Ananas Anam).
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