Finishing Technology
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The official GTU curriculum for Finishing Technology (subject code DI04028011) as prescribed for CS-AI · Semester 4 divides the course into 5 units, covering 12 listed topics. The unit-wise breakdown below is read from the GTU syllabus document for this subject code, so you can check what the course actually covers before deciding which papers to attempt.
Download the official syllabus PDF (DI04028011)Unit 1 1.1 Introduction and Importance of Finishing Processes
- 1.2 Objective of Textile Finishing 1.3 Basic Terms Used in Finishing: Handle/Feel
- Dimensional Stability
- Crease Recovery
- etc. 1.4 Classification of Finishing Mechanical & Chemical
- Temporary & Durable/Permanent finishes. 1.4.1 Difference between Mechanical & Chemical finishing 1.4.2 Difference between Temporary and Permanent finishing 1.5 Introduction to Eco-friendly and Sustainable Finishing 1.6 Need for low-pollution
- low-energy processes 1.7 Enzymatic finishes and reduced use of harmful chemicals (only concept level)
Unit 2 Mechanical Finishes 1
- Mechanism and Applications 2.1 Calendaring 2.2 Raising 2.3 Decatising 2.4 Zero-Zero Finishing Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Textile Processing Technology Subject Code : DI04028011 Subject Name : Finishing Technology 2.5 Pre-Drying – Hydro extractor & Scutcher 2.6 Drying – Cylinder Dryer 2.7 Conditioning and Damping
Unit 3 Mechanical Finishes 2
- Mechanism and Applications 3.1 Anti-Shrink Finish – Introduction 3.1.1 Shrinkage in different types of fabric 3.1.2 Cause of shrinkage & Measurement of residual shrinkage 3.1.3 Sanforising 3.1.4 Rigmel Finish 3.2 Heat-Setting 3.3 Industrial practices of heat setting of polyester and its blends 3.4 Finishing Machines 3.4.1 Mangle & their function and related terms 3.4.2 Stenter machine – Construction and Working
Unit 4 Chemical Finishes 1
- Mechanism and Applications 4.1 Soft Finishing – Introduction 4.1.1 Properties of softeners 4.1.2 Different Types of Softeners and their Chemistry & Mechanism of action 4.1.3 Silicone softeners 4.1.4 Additives 4.1.5 Applications of Softeners 4.2 Stiff Finishing – Introduction 4.2.1 Types of stiff finish 4.2.2 Starch and its properties 4.2.3 Starch Finish and its composition 4.2.4 Synthetic Polymers for stiff finish 4.2.5 Machines for Stiff Finish: Mangles and Cylinder dryers 4.3 Novel Method: Parchmentising 4.4 Milling and Shrink-Proofing of Wool 4.5 Easy Care Finishing – Introduction 4.5.1 Types of Easy Care Finishes 4.5.2 Definitions associated with easy care finish 4.5.3 Reasons for crease formation & Factors affecting wrinkling 4.6 Resin finishing 4.6.1 Formaldehyde-based finish 4.6.2 Formaldehyde-free finish
Unit 5 Functional Finishes
- Mechanism and Applications 5.1 Water Proof & Water Repellent Program Name: Diploma Engineering Level: Diploma Branch: Textile Processing Technology Subject Code : DI04028011 Subject Name : Finishing Technology 5.2 Flame Proof & Flame Retardant 5.3 Anti-Pilling
- Anti-Static & Soil-Release Finishing 5.4 Mildew-Proofing
- Moth-Proofing & Anti-Microbial Finish 5.5 Insect Resistant/Repellent Finish 5.6 UV Protection Finish 5.7 Fragrance Finish 5.8 Bio-Polishing Finish 5.9 Super Hydrophobic Finish – Lotus Leaf Effect