Numbering of cotton yarn-Method of testing count, strength, twist and elasticity of yarn-Ends and picks suitable for a well-balanced cloths-Identification of Cotton -Silk – Artificial silk -Woollen yarns.
2. Fabric Structure
Use of point paper-Construction of standard weaves like Plain weave and its derivatives-Twill weave and its derivatives-Honeycomb weave.Huck-a-back.Extra warp and extra weft ornamentation
3. Pile Fabrics
Warp pile and Weft pile
4. Handloom Weaving
Mechanism of plain weave-Dobbies and Jacquard loom
5. Dyeing and Printing
Preparation of fabric before dyeing- Desizing-Scouring and bleaching-Method of dyeing
Different types of dyes: Direct dye-Reactive dye-Vat dye-Methods of different types of printing: Block print-Stencil print and Screen print
6. Finishing of Fabrics
Method of doing mercerization & Calendering
7. Psychology
Principles and elements of design – Psychology of colour and dress