Essential Textile Technology

MATS69301 Essential Textile Technology 15 Semester 1 Postgraduate Taught Level 6 Rong Gong Unit coordinator Department of Materials 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 This programme unit draws on the expertise of several members of staff, to provide a wide range of topics in essential textile manufacturing technologies.  This programme unit draws on the expertise of several members of staff, to provide a wide range of topics in essential textile manufacturing technologies. This unit provides fundamental knowledge in textile technology for more advanced topics in the MSc programme. Students will be introduced to the key manufacturing processes of yarns, woven and knitted fabrics, and the finishing and colouration of textiles.Brief Syllabus:Fibre preparation for spinning, carding, drawing, roving and ring spinning. Importance of fibre specifications and criteria for twist selection.Fundamentals of weaving, shuttle looms, timing diagrams, shuttleless looms, multiphase looms, quick style change systems, warp preparation, warping, sizing.Classification and analysis of knitting techniques and knitting cycles; patterning and shaping; flat bed and circular knitting machines; knitting cycle of Flatbed and circular knitting machines; dynamics of the weft knitting zone, needles and cams on flatbed and high-speed circular knitting machines.Introduction to the principles of textile preparation, wet and dry processing, and colouration, dye fibre interactions and textile dyeing; preparation, finishing and dyeing machinery.Supporting laboratory classes.4 hrs each for spinning, weaving, knitting and colouration.  The programme unit aims to: develop a working knowledge of the essential textile manufacturing techniques; explain the basic textile production process calculations; explain the essential product performance parameters; explain the relationship between the performance of textile products and the production techniques used.  A greater depth of the learning outcomes will be covered in the following sections: Knowledge and understandingIntellectual skillsPractical skillsTransferable skills and personal qualities a.       Demonstrate understanding of the principles behind yarn and fabric production processes and show an appreciation of the fundamental principles of spinning, weaving, knitting, finishing and colouration technologies.b.       Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of woven and knitting fabric structures and their relation to the product specifications and fabric mechanical propertiesc.       Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between the performance of textile products and the production techniques used. a.       Demonstrate skills to plan and evaluate textile processes;b.       Demonstrate skills necessary to analyse and draw conclusions from textile process parameters.c.       Communicate effectively the interpretation of, and conclusions to be drawn from the analysis of textile process parameters. a.       Write cogent reports based on experimental results.  a.       Work independently and demonstrate effective time management skills;b.       Show an ability to communicate effectively;c.       Show the ability to solve problems. <div> This unit is delivered by lectures (nominally 30 hours) supported by assessed laboratory classes (nominally 16 hours). </div>  1 Written exam 70% 3 Report 30% Feedback given verbally and written. N W Klein, Manual of Textile Technology : Short-staple Spinning series ; Vol. 1-4, The Textile Institute, 1998R Marks, A.T.C. Robinson, Principles of Weaving, The Textile Institute, 1986P R Lord, M.H. Mohamed, Weaving: Conversion of Yarn to Fabric, Merrow, 1992S Adanur, Handbook of Weaving, Technomoc, 2001K L Hatch, Textile science, West Group, 1993D J Spencer, Knitting technology a comprehensive handbook and practical guide, Woodhead Publishing, Ltd.; 3 edition, 2010E Dubied & S A Cie, Dubied Knitting Manual, Neuchaetel, SwitzerlandS Raz, Flat Knitting, Verlag Melliand Textilberichte GmbH, D06900 HeidelbergC Iyer, B Mallel and W Schach, Circular Knitting: Technology Process, Structures and Yarn Quality, Hyperion Books.T Brackenburya, Knitted clothing technology, John Wiley & Sons, 1992http://www.knittingindustry.com  Lectures 30 0 120