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BSc Home Science Dyeing and Printing and Textile Testing Practical Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026

This is the Semester 6 syllabus under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2026-27. The University still examines the earlier Choice Based papers alongside it — her third-year timetables name that scheme — so check which scheme your exam form names before you revise.

Dyeing and Printing and Textile Testing Practical Syllabus.pdf
Major · Semester 6 · Third Year - Textile and Fashion Technology · 4 credits · 100 marks

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Syllabus for Dyeing and Printing and Textile Testing Practical

Major · Semester 6 · Third Year - Textile and Fashion Technology · 4 credits · 100 marks

Module I: Preparatory Processes and Dyeing of Textiles

  • A Preparatory processes for gray fabric: Open width, Rope form, Continuous and Batch Finishing, De-sizing, Scouring, Bleaching, Mercerization
  • B Dyeing: Introduction to dyeing, Principles and Mechanism of dyeing, Methods of dyeing, Auxiliaries used for dyeing
  • C Dyeing machinery: Dyeing fabric in jigger, padding mangle, laundro-meter, etc.)
  • D Natural dye: Preparation of natural dye shade card using natural and synthetic mordants
  • E Identification of dye on various fiber fabrics
  • F Tie-dye techniques: Create 5 samples using various fiber content (jute, nylon, silk, cotton and blends) with suitable dyes (direct, acid, basic, reactive and disperse)
  • G Batik: Creation of batik 2 samples using various fiber content (cotton, silk, blend etc.) using suitable dye (azoic, vat and sulfur)

Module II: Fabric Printing Techniques and Finishing Processes

  • A Methods, styles and auxiliaries used for printing: Printing on different fabric composition using block, screens with various styles like direct, discharge, resist, (using pigment, khadi, etc.)
  • B Printing on fabric using novel methods of printing: Digital, flexography, inkjet, blotch, water mark, roller, foam, bubble, air brush, electrostatic, photo printing, marble, warp printing, differential, marble, air brush etc.
  • C Identification of printed fabrics
  • D Evaluation of fastness properties of dyed and printed textile material
  • E Finishing and application of any 4 basic finishes: Aims of finishing, Classification of finishes (physical and chemical), Recent developments

Module III: Yarn and Fabric Testing: Dimensional and Strength Properties

  • A Testing of yarns
  • Yarn number
  • Yarn twist
  • B Testing of fabrics
  • Length, Width
  • Fabric Count
  • GSM
  • Thickness
  • Water Permeability
  • Flammability
  • C Tensile Strength

Module IV: Garment Testing and Performance Evaluation

  • A Testing of garments
  • Shrinkage
  • Crease Recovery
  • Abrasion and pilling
  • Stiffness
  • Drapability
  • Colour fastness (washing and crocking fastness)
  • Seam strength

References

  • 1 Angappan, P. and Gopalkrishnan, R. (2002). Textile testing. Mumbai: S. S. M. Institute of Technology.
  • 2 Booth, J. E. (1996). Principles of textile testing: An introduction to physical methods of testing textile fibres, yarns and fabrics (6th Ed.). London: Newnes Butterworths.
  • 3 Buchler, A. and Ederbard, F. (1977). Clamp resist dyeing of fabrics. Ahmedabad: Calico Museum of Textile.
  • 4 Burkinshaw, S. M. (1995). Chemical principles of synthetic fiber dyeing. Glasgow: Blackie Academic and Professional.
  • 5 Cegarra, J. P. and Valladperas, J. (1993). The dyeing of textile material: The scientific bases and the techniques of application. The Textile Institute.
  • 6 Clarke, W. (1977). Introduction to textile printing. London: Newnes Butterworth.
  • 7 Collier, B. J. (1999). Textile testing and analysis. New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
  • 8 Colliner, B. J. and Tortora, P. G. (2001). Understanding textiles (6th Ed.). Upper Saddle River, N. J.: Prentice Hall Inc.
  • 9 Corbman, B. P. (1983). Textiles: Fibre to Fabric (6th Ed.). New York: McGraw Hill.
  • 10 D’Souza, N. (1998). Fabric Care. India: New Age International.
  • 11 David, G. and Sinclair, R. S. (1989). Giles laboratory course in dyeing (4th Ed.). London: Society of Dyers and Colourists.
  • 12 Deulkar, D. (1976). Household Textiles and Laundry Work. Delhi: Atmaram Sons.
  • 13 Giles, C. H. et al. (1974). Laboratory course in dyeing (3rd Ed.). England: Society of Dyers and Colourists.
  • 14 Gittenger, M. (1982). Master dyers of the world. Washington: The Textile Museum.
  • 15 Grover, E. B. and Hamby, D. S. (1969). Handbook of textile testing and quality control. New Delhi: Wiley Eastern Ltd.
  • 16 Gulrajani, M. L. and Gupta, S. (1990). Wool dyeing and printing. New Delhi: Department of Textile Technology, IIT.
  • 17 Handbook of Textile Testing (1989). Part IV: Identification of dyestuff and colour fastness on textile materials. New Delhi: Bureau of Indian Standards.
  • 18 Handbook of Textile Testing (1990). Part I: Testing and grading of textile fibres. New Delhi: Bureau of Indian Standards.
  • 19 Handbook of Textile Testing (1991). Part III: Testing and grading of textile fibres. New Delhi: Bureau of Indian Standards.
  • 20 Joseph, M. L. (1986). Introductory textile science (5th Ed.). New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston.
  • 21 Kadolph, S. J., Langford, A. L., Hollen, N. and Saddler, J. (1993). Textiles. New York: Macmillan.
  • 22 Koshy, T. D. (2001). Silk production and export management. New Delhi: A.P.H Publishing Corporation.
  • 23 Kulkarni, S. V. (1986). Textile dyeing operations. New Jersey: Noyes Publication.
  • 24 Lewis, D. M. (Ed.). (1992). Wool dyeing. London: Society of Dyers and Colourists.
  • 25 Marsh, J. T. (1979). Introduction to Textile Finishing. Mumbai: BI Publication.
  • 26 Morton, W. E. and Hearle, J. S. (1975). Physical properties of textile fibres. Heinmann: Textile Institute.
  • 27 Ponting, K. G. (1981). A dictionary of dyes and dyeing. London: Bell and Hyman Ltd.
  • 28 Prayag, R. S. (1989). Dyeing of wool, silk and manmade fibres. Dharwad: Noves Data Corporation.
  • 29 Rouette, H. K. (2001). Encyclopedia of textile finishes. Berlin: Springer.
  • 30 Shenai, V. A. (1985). Technology of dyeing: Technology of textile processing (Vol. VI). Mumbai: Sevak Publication.
  • 31 Shenai, V. A. (1985). Technology of printing: Technology of textile processing (Vol. IV). Mumbai: Sevak Publication.
  • 32 Shenai, V. A. (1998). Toxicity of dyes and intermediates. Mumbai: Sevak Publication.
  • 33 Shenai, V. A. and Saraf, N. (1991). Dictionary of textiles. Mumbai: Sevak Publication.
  • 34 Skinkle, J. H. (1972). Textile testing. Mumbai: Taraporevala.
  • 35 Srivastav, S. B. (1972). Recent process of textile bleaching, dyeing and finishing. New Delhi: SBP Consultants and Engineers.
  • 36 Story, J. (1985). The Thames and Hudson manual of textile dyes and fabrics. London: Thames and Hudson.
  • 37 Trotman, E. R. and Trotman, S. R. (1948). Textile analysis. Glasgow: Charles Griffin.
  • 38 Vigo, T. L. (1997). Textile processing and properties: Preparation, dyeing, finishing and performance. Amsterdam: Elsevier Science.
  • 39 Wynne, A. (1997). The motivate series – textiles. London: Macmillan Texts for Industrial Vocational and Technical Education.

Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.Sc. (Home Science) under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2026-27. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.

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