Textiles & Quality Analysis

The Textiles & Quality Analysis course is designed to give a comprehensive overview of textile fibres, their production, types, characteristics, spinning into yarns, designing, formation of fabrics of different types through weaving and other methods of fabric construction, care of fabrics etc. Textile study is very valuable course that deals with the manufacture and spinning of the man-made and synthetic fibres in different ways to suit the enduse of the yarn finally produced. It provides description of fabrics available in the market for consumer identification. Explanation about various methods of fabric construction widen the knowledge of students. The designing process for production of woven and printed designs is captivating. Textile dyeing and printing part of the subject is very fascinating and the students may develop interest in this field to take up self-employment.The modules of this course provide understanding of the following aspects:Types of fibres and their preparation and manufactureIdentification of fibresMethods of yarn and Fabric constructionDifferentiating blends, union fabricsColouring and surface decoration of textiles Use of natural dyes for environmental well beingQuality checking in Apparel & Textile IndustriesQuality testing of textiles and apparel at various stages- fibre, yarn, fabric and garmentQuality testing procedures and analytical aspectsBetter consumers in selection of fabrics for various endusesDiscerning counterfeit textilesTextile and Quality Analysis course is of 14 weeks duration with 5 credits and possess 55 modules with practical video, text, practical illustrations, other learning material, exciting and thought-provoking assignments and self-assessment. The weekly schedules in sequence are provided to make it easy for the student to acquire the knowledge. Students are inspired to put the knowledge into practice from the previous weeks and prepare a presentation of their work as a basic collection portfolio in the form of assignments.Rationale for developing this Course:The textile markets are flooded with many varieties of fabrics. It is difficult for the consumer to differentiate one fabric from the other as sometimes the fabrics look alike but differ in price. When worn as apparel, some fabrics give comfort and others create discomfort. Some fabrics are durable and the others may become unsightly in few washes. Now a days the fabrics are given many functional finishes that broaden its use for many applications. Number of counterfeit textiles that look like pure silk or genuine wool or 100% cotton are abundantly available in the market making more confusion to the consumer.To understand a fabric, one needs to have knowledge of fibres from which the fabrics are made, their properties, suitability to intended endues, etc. Textile study helps the consumers to distinguish quality in fabrics and provide capability in taking intelligent decisions while buying and comprehend the ideas of what to buy and how to buy.Therefore, the knowledge of textiles is imperative to all categories of consumers, students, especially personnel in the apparel and textile industries, entrepreneurs and so on.Maintaining Quality in both textiles and apparel is paramount for industries which require skilled personnel. This necessitates knowledge and skill in quality related aspects of both textiles and apparel. Familiarising with the testing equipment and principles involved in testing is important for students to take up careers in industries/ laboratories associated with industries. To those working in the industries it benefits in enhancing their knowledge of quality. Objectives and learning outcomes of the course:Develop the basic concepts of textile fibres, their characteristics and enduses.Be aware of the manufacturing processes of fibres, yarns and fabrics.Develop concepts related to consumer preferences of natural and synthetic textiles.Understand the advancement of weaving and knitting technology.Be able to understand various finishing techniques of fabrics for enhancing the functional properties.Help students to develop design-based concepts of dyeing and printing textiles.Be able to develop Computer Aided Textile Designs.To familiarise with various quality parameters of fabrics for various end uses.To acquaint with testing methods involved in testing of textiles for various enduses.Be aware of the utility of different testing methods and principles involved in evaluation of textiles.To familiarise with analytical aspects associated with textiles and apparel.Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in textiles and apparel.Enable students to become better consumers of textiles and discern counterfeit textiles.Be confident to pursue further studies in this field.Pursue careers in the field of textiles / apparel.