Fundamentals of Fiber Science
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The official GTU curriculum for Fundamentals of Fiber Science (subject code DI01059041) as prescribed for TD · Semester 1 divides the course into 5 units, covering 21 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 (DI01059041)Unit 1 Introduction of Textile Fibers
- 1.1 Definitions of Textiles & Fiber 1.2 Applications / Uses of textiles in various fields 1.3 Classification of textile fibers based on their origin. 1.4 Essential & Desirable properties of textile fibers
Unit 2 Natural fibers
- Cotton fiber- origin
- structure and their Processing
- advantages& disadvantages 2.2
- Wool fiber - origin
- advantages & disadvantages 2.3
- Jute fiber - origin
- advantages & disadvantages 2.4
- Silk fiber - origin
- advantages & disadvantages
Unit 3 Concept of Fiber formation & its processing
- 3.1 Definition of Monomers
- Degree of polymerization 3.2 Principles of spinning methods i.e
- Dry & Wet spinning 3.3 Processes of Filament to yarn Texturizing
Unit 4 Man-made fibers
- 4.1 Manufacturing process of Regenerated fiber
- raw materials
- uses/ applications
- advantages & disadvantages(Viscose/ Acetate/ Triacetate/ Cup ammonium) 4.2 Manufacturing process of Polyester fiber
- advantages & disadvantages 4.3 Manufacturing process of Nylon fiber
- advantages & disadvantages 4.4 Importance & applications of other manmade fibers e.g
- Acrylic, PP, PE, recently developed fibers, etc
Unit 5 Fiber identification
- 5.1 Microscopic test for fiber identification 5.2 Burning test for fiber identification 5.3 Chemical solubility test for fiber identification 5.4 Density test & Stain test for fiber identification
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