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TEXTILE TESTING AND QUALITY CONTROL- PRACTICAL (Practical) [1]

Paper Code: 
25HCT424
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students-

  1. To develop an understanding of methods and techniques used to analyze textile fiber, yarns and fabrics for end-use performance.
  2. To acquire knowledge and understanding of various structural properties of textiles and relate to end use fabric performance and product.
  3. To be able to analyze and interpret the results and predict the general textile testing.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning Outcomes                          (at course level)

Learning and Teaching Strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

25HCT424

Textile Testing and Quality Control- Practical

(Practical)

COCT127: Assess various testing procedures at yarn stage and its relation to fabric
performance properties

COCT128: Examine the principles of fabric testing procedures with the functional, performance, aesthetic and comfort properties of woven and knitted fabric

COCT129: Compile comprehensive practical records on yarn and fabric testing and cultivate verbal communication skills to converse effectively with examiners process

COCT130: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in Teaching:

Discussion, Interactive Lectures, Power Point Presentation

 

Learning Activities for the Students:

Self-Learning Projects

 Portfolio development, Individual and Group Projects, Semester End Examination

 

 

CONTENTS                                                                                             

  • Moisture Relation testing – use of oven and hygrometer, determination of oven dry weight.                                                                                                                                                                                                              (8 Hours)
  • Physical testing of yarn – Count, Twist, Crimp, Strength.                                                                                                       (12 Hours)                                           
  • Physical testing of fabric- Thread count, Thickness, Abrasion, Stiffness, Drapability, Crease Recovery, Pilling, Tensile strength, Air permeability and Water Percolation.                                                                                                                                                                                                         (20 Hours)
  • Colour fastness to wash, light, rub and perspiration                                                                                                                                                      (12 Hours)
  • Determine the bursting strength of the knitted fabric                                                                                                                                                    (8 Hours)

 

Essential Readings: 
  1. Kincade, Doris, H., (2008). Sewn Product Quality- A Management Perspective, Pearson Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
  2. Mehta, P.V. & Bhardwaj, S.K., (1998). Managing Quality in the Apparel Industry. New Age International Ltd. Publisher, New Delhi
  3. Das S., (2010). Quality Characterisation of Apparel, Wood Head Publishing Ltd.
  4. Booth, J.E., Principles of Textile Testing, Newness Butter Worth, London.

 

References: 

SUGGESTED READINGS:

  1. Tortora, Phyllis, G., (1987). Understanding Textile, McMillan Co.USA.
  2. Corbman, P.B., (1985). Textiles-Fibre to fabric, McGraw Hill Co.USA.
  3. Singh A.K. &Parmar. (2009). Quality Evaluation of Textiles, NITRA,Ghaziabad
  4. Sara. J. Kadolph, (2007). Quality Assurance for Textiles and Apparel, Fairchild Publication.
  5. Glock, Ruth E. & Kunz, Grace I. [2](2009). Apparel Manufacturing: Sewn Product Analysis, (4th edition). Pearson Prentice Hall.

E-Resources:

  1. https://www.slideshare.net/DGOPALAKRISHNAN/apparel-quality-standard-and implementation [3]
  2. https://issuu.com/anilaggarwal1/docs/apparel-standards-specification-and-quality-contro [4]
  3. https://www.academia.edu/36336283/fabric_and_garment_finishing_defects_in_finishing [5]
  4. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/300558517_Quality_control_and_qualit assurance_in_the_apparel_industry [6]

Reference Journals:

  1. https://www.emerald.com/products/journals/journals.htm [7]
  2. http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/19200 [8]

 

M.Sc. HOME SCIENCE Clothing & Textiles (2025-26)

Semester IV

25HCT424 Textile Testing & Quality Control-Practical

Semester End Examination

 

Component

 

Marks

  

Practical Record

10

  

Major

Physical testing of yarn/ Fabric, Colour fastness

 

30

 

  
 

Minor

Moisture Relation Testing

20

  

Viva voce

10

  

Total

70

  

 

 

 

 

 

Academic Year: 
2025-2026 [9]

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