Course Contents

Introduction to Textile Design Textile Fibres and their Properties o Physical structure, chemical composition and Molecular arrangement o Physical Properties of fibres o Chemical Properties of fibres o Mechanical Properties of fibres o Environmental Properties of fibres Classification of Fibres o Natural fibres: Plant, animal and Mineral o Sources, properties and uses of each o Man-made fibres (natural and synthetic) o Sources, properties and uses of each The Fibre Manufacturing Process o Fibre Spinning Methods o Yarn Processing o Yarn Classification o Manufacturing sequence (notes) WEAVING o Definition o History of Weaving o Process from spinning to woven fabric o Types of Weaves and their characteristics o Fabrics created by different weaves o Fabric swatches of different weaves o Looms: History, types and uses. o Process of weaving on looms: Dobby, Jacquard, hand and foot looms. o Fabric swatches of different weaves/looms FELTING o Definition o History o Process/method o Uses o Techniques of felting o Types of creative felts KNITTING o Definition o History o Process/method o Uses o Types of Knitting o Comparison of weaving and knitting o Ornamentation and creativity EMBROIDERY o Definition o History o Types of surface embroidery: free and counted thread o Types of hand embroidery stitches o Machine Embroidery o Importance and Uses TEXTILE PRINTING o Definition o History o Techniques and methods of Manual Printing o History of manual techniques o Purpose and uses o Techniques and methods of Industrial Printing: Rotary and Flat bed o Colour theory/ Pigments/ dyes o Methods of Printing: Direct, Discharge, Resist, Digital printing o Environmental impact of dyeing and printing o Purpose and uses o Contemporary industries in Pakistan o Global Textile Scenario CLASSIFICATION OF TECHNICAL TEXTILES o Introduction to Technical Textiles o Types o Uses and importance o Nano Textiles o Nano material o Intelligent clothing: conductive, solar etc. o Future Textiles

Course Synopsis

• This course encourages research on different textiles, supporting studio courses as far as possible. It is treated as a seminar course where dialogue and research is encouraged. • The course is designed to enable students to understand and appreciate the nature and significance of textiles and to develop confidence and competence in the selection, design, manufacture and application of textile items. • Knowledge and understanding of the functional and aesthetic requirements of textiles for a range of applications • The ability to apply knowledge and understanding of the properties and performance of textiles to the development and manufacture of textile items • Skills in experimentation, critical analysis and the discriminatory selection of textiles for specific end-uses. An appreciation of the significance of textiles in society.

Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes A student will be able to: • Describes the elements and principles of design and uses them in a variety of applications • Identifies the functional and aesthetic requirements and features of a range of textile items • Develops competence in the selection and use of appropriate manufacturing techniques and equipment • Manages the design and manufacture of textile projects • The ability to apply knowledge and understanding of the properties and performance of textiles • The development and manufacture of textile items • Identifies properties of a variety of fabrics, yarns and fibres • Justifies the selection of fabrics, yarns and fibres for end-uses • Explains the interrelationship between fabric, yarn and fibre properties • Develops knowledge and awareness of emerging textile technologies