Introduction to the field of textiles- classification of fibers- natural and synthetics- physical, chemical and mechanical properties of textile fibers.

Manufacturing process, properties and uses of natural fibers- cotton, linen, silk, wool, hair fibers, man- made fibers- viscose rayon, nylon, polyester.

Spinning- definition, classification- mechanical spinning- blending, opening, doubling, carding, combing, drawing, roving, spinning. Yarn classification- simple & fancy yarns, sewing threads & it's properties.

Weaving- definition- classification- basic weaves_ plain, twill, sat in fancy weaves- pile, double cloth, leno, swivel, dobby & jacquard. Knitting_ introduction, properties of knitted fabrics. Non- woven- definition- types- felting, bonding, lamination, netting, braiding, tatting, and crocheting, lacing and composite fabric.

Technical textiles: Introduction, definition, and scope of technical textiles, Classification of Technical Textiles, smart textiles and intelligent textiles.