Fundamentals of Textile Design 3 (2+1)

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  General

  E-Course Learning Material

  Course Number
  TXAD 221

  Fundamentals of Textile Design

  Credits
  3 (2+1)

  Developed By
  Dr.D.Anitha
  Associate Professor and Head,
  Department of Apparel and textiles
  College of Home Science,
  Saifabad, Hyderabad
  ACharya N.G.Ranga Agril University

  S.SIRISHA DEEPTHI
  RA, C.H.Sc
  ANGRAU, HYDERABAD.

  Learning Outcomes

  By the end of this course the student will be able to:

  • Learn about various techniques and process of designing textiles
  • Study about various dimensions of yarns like types of yarns, yarn size and twist and yarn calculations for weaving, preparation of yarn for weaving
  • Gain extensive knowledge on weaving- primitive looms, basic loom and its parts, accessories required for weaving.
  • Get acquainted with the basic weaves-plain, twill and satin and creating variety in weaves with different color and weave effects
  • Learn about knitting – components of knitting, warp and weft knitting
  • Get an insight into dyes and printing
  • Get introduced to hand embroidery - the age old method of embellishing fabrics.

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  Topic 1

  Techniques of Designing Textiles

  • Introduction Page
  • Weaving Page
  • Knitting Page
  • Dyeing Page
  • Printing Page
  • Other Methods Page
  • Hyperlinks Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 2

  Process of Designing

  • Introduction Page
  • Goal setting Page
  • Examine the Influences Page
  • Establish Criteria Page
  • Carry Out the Plan Page
  • Evaluate the Product Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 3

  Weaving

  • Introduction Page
  • Prehistoric Weaving Page
  • Development of Loom: Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 4

  Weaving Accessories

  • Introduction Page
  • Spools and cones Page
  • Spool & cone winder Page
  • Creel Page
  • Swift Page
  • Warping board or mill Page
  • Lease roads Page
  • Threading hooks Page
  • Shuttles Page
  • Bobbins & Quills Page
  • Bobbin Winder Page
  • Stretcher Page
  • Hyperlinks Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 5

  Yarn Types

  • Introduction Page
  • Classification Of Yarns Page
  • Spun yarns Page
  • Filament yarns Page
  • Based on number of parts Page
  • Simple yarns Page
  • Single Page
  • Ply yarn Page
  • Cord Page
  • Double yarns Page
  • Novelty yarns Page
  • Slub yarn Page
  • Chenille yarns Page
  • Loop, Curl or Boucle Page
  • A spiral / corkscrew yarn Page
  • Ratine Page
  • Spot, nub or knop Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 6

  Yarn Size And Twist

  • Yarn size Page
  • Count Page
  • Denier Page
  • Tex system Page
  • Yarn twist Page
  • Direction of twist Page
  • Amount of twist Page
  • Low twist &Average twist Page
  • Hard twist (voile twist) Page
  • Crepe yarns Page
  • Effect of yarn types on fabric Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 7

  Yarn calculations

  • Introduction Page
  • Contraction of warp and weft Page
  • Terminology Page
  • Allowances for waste Page
  • Allowances for selvedge Page
  • Warp and Weft Calculations Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 8

  Preparation of yarn for weaving

  • Introduction Page
  • Warp preparation Page
  • Warp winding Page
  • Sizing (Slashing) Page
  • Drawing –in Page
  • Tying –in Page
  • Filling Yarn Preparation Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 9

  Loom and Its Parts

  • Introduction Page
  • Parts of a Loom Page
  • Warp Beam Page
  • Cloth Beam Page
  • Heddles and Harness Page
  • Reed and Beater Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 10

  Weaving Process

  • Introduction Page
  • Motions of a Loom Page
  • Shedding Page
  • Picking Page
  • Beating or Battening Page
  • Takeup and let off Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 11

  Weaves

  • Weave Layout Page
  • Representation of warp & weft Page
  • Plain Weave Page
  • Characteristics Page
  • Fabrics in Plain Weave Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 12

  Plain Weave

  • Variations of Plain Page
  • Characteristics Page
  • Fabrics in basket weave Page
  • Ribbed weave Page
  • Fabrics Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 13

  Twill weave

  • Introduction Page
  • Designing twill weave Page
  • Characteristics of twill weave Page
  • Classification of twills Page
  • Direction of twill Page
  • Evenness of Twill line Page
  • Direction of wale Page
  • Angle of Twill Page
  • Interlacement Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 14

  Twill weave

  • Fabrics in twill Page
  • Variation of Twill Page
  • Uses of Twill weave Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 15

  Satin weave and its variations

  • Introduction Page
  • Classification Page
  • Characteristics of satin weave Page
  • Designing a satin weave Page
  • Fabrics in satin Page
  • Filling-Face Satin Weave Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 16

  Selvages

  • Introduction Page
  • Types of Selvages Page
  • Plain Selvages Page
  • Tape Selvages Page
  • Split Selvages Page
  • Fused selvedges Page
  • Leno selvedges Page
  • Tucked selvedges Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 17

  Color and Weave Effects

  • Colour and weave effects Page
  • Introduction Page
  • Working the effect on the paper Page
  • Simple weave and color combinations Page
  • Regular Effects Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 18

  Knitting and its types

  • Introduction Page
  • Definition Page
  • History Page
  • Terms and definitions used in knitting Page
  • Comparison of knitting with weaving Page
  • Technical face or right side of the fabric Page
  • Evaluation of knitted fabric Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 19

  Components of Knitting

  • Components of knitting Page
  • Needles Page
  • Latch needle Page
  • The bearded needle Page
  • The compound needle Page
  • Sinkers Page
  • Fibers and yarn types used Page
  • Classification of knitted fabrics Page
  • Weft knitting Page
  • Warp knitting Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 20

  Weft Knitting

  • The basic knitting action of a needle Page
  • Stitch formation with different types of needles Page
  • Latch needle Page
  • Spring beard needle Page
  • Compound needle Page
  • Weft knitting Page
  • Plain-knit stitch Page
  • Stitch formation with latch needles Page
  • Characteristics Page
  • Tuck stitch Page
  • Purl knit stitch Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 21

  Weft Knitting

  • Rib stitch Page
  • Stitch formation: (Circular Machine) Page
  • Characteristics & Uses Page
  • Difference between warp and weft knitting Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 22

  Warp knitting

  • Warp knitting Page
  • Tricot knit Page
  • The knitting action Page
  • Raschel machines Page
  • Milanese knitting Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 23

  Use and Care of Knitted Fabrics

  • Introduction Page
  • Apparel Page
  • Household Page
  • Industrial Page
  • Care of Knitted Fabrics Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 24

  Dyes and Dyeing

  • Introduction Page
  • Terminology Page
  • History of dyeing Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 25

  Dyes

  • Classification Page
  • Classification Based on Origin of Dyes Page
  • Vegetable sources Page
  • Animal dyes Page
  • Mineral dyes Page
  • Selection of appropriate dyes Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 26

  Synthetic Dyes

  • Synthetic dyes Page
  • Acid (Anionic) Dyes Page
  • Basic (Cationic) Dyes Page
  • Substantive or Direct Dyes Page
  • Chrome (or Mordant) Dyes Page
  • Azoic or Naphthol Dyes Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 27

  Synthetic Dyes

  • Disperse Dyes Page
  • Vat Dyes Page
  • Sulphur Dyes Page
  • Reactive (or Fiber-reactive) Dyes Page
  • Pigment color Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 28

  Dyeing Methods

  • Introduction Page
  • Dyeing Methods Page
  • Fiber dyeing Page
  • Top dyeing Page
  • Yarn dyeing Page
  • Skein (Hank) Dyeing Page
  • Package Dyeing Page
  • Space Dyeing Page
  • Piece dyeing Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 29

  Printing methods

  • Introduction Page
  • Methods of Printing Page
  • Methods of application of prints Page
  • Roller printing Page
  • Duplex printing & Blotch printing Page
  • Screen Printing Page
  • Heat Transfer Printing Page
  • Warp Printing Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 30

  Printing Methods Contd

  • Discharge Prints Page
  • Resist Printing Page
  • Tie and dye Page
  • Batik Page
  • Stencil Printing Page
  • Flock Prints Page
  • Photographic Prints Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 31

  Hand Embroidery

  • Introduction Page
  • Tools and equipment for embroidery Page
  • Hand sewing needles Page
  • Thimble Page
  • Scissors Page
  • Embroidery frames Page
  • Fabrics Page
  • Threads for embroidery Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz
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  Topic 32

  Hand Embroidery

  • Stitches Page
  • Stitches Page
  • Rules to remember while embroidering Page
  • References Page
  • Assessment Quiz