Preparatory process for textile processing – flowchart –Fabric Preparation – Singeing, Desizing, Scouring, Bleaching (different methods), Mercerizing (different methods), Carbonizing, Synthetic fibers heat setting, Silk weighting.

Dyeing – dyes- classification , properties of dyes , direct , vat , reactive , acid , basic , azoic dyes Natural dyes – types and colors commonly used, significance of Natural dyes, Stages of dyeing - fiber, yarn, fabric and garment – process involved, advantages and limitations

Methods of dyeing machines: Batch dyeing – winch, jig, padding, package dyeing, Fastness properties of fabrics – washing, Ironing, Rubbing, perspiration, sunlight, Printing – Introduction to printing, types of printing, Block printing, Screen printing , Batik Printing, Natural Printing, Tie and dye

Finishes- classification, aesthetic finishes : luster – glazed , moiré, schreiner , embossed , crisp and transparent , sizing , weighting ,Texture- sheared, brushed, embossed, pleated, flocked , napped, special purpose finishes: stabilization / shrinkage control – different methods, shape retention methods, wrinkle free finishes, importance of finishes.

Comfort related finishes – water repellent finishes, pilling resistance, abrasion resistant Biological control finishes- moth and mildew control, Safety related finishes – flame retardant Environmental problems in the finishing and dyeing industry, Effluent treatment of water – methods and process involved.