1. FABRIC STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES RELEVANT TO CONSUMER
REQUIREMENTS:
a. Knits: types of structure used
b. Classification: warp& weft knits
c. Weft knits: plain, purl, rib& interlock
d. Warp knits :tricot & rascael
2. FINISHES
a) Fabric structure and properties relevant to consumer requirements such as
b) Type and classifications of finishes
- Finishes affecting appearance:
- Bleaching, calendaring and embossing
- Finishes affecting texture: Flocking, napping, acid finish, stiffening
- Finishes affecting function:
- Tentering, shrinkage control, heat setting moth and proofing, water
repellency, wash -n-wear finish, mercerization, crease resistant
3. WOVEN AND NON WOVEN TEXTILES
- Brocade, Chanderi, Paithani, Maheshwari, Kanchiwaram, Patolas, Pochampalli,
Ikat, Namdas and shawls of Kashmir.