KUMARAGURU COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

(An Autonomous Institution Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai)

Coimbatore – 641 049
Department of Fashion Technology
SEMESTER PRACTICAL EXAMINATION

Subject Name with Degree & Branch Date Time Max.

code Marks
P15ATP202 I M.Tech Apparel 21.05.2018 2.00 – 5.00 100
Fabric & Apparel Technology pm
Assessment
Laboratory

1. a. Determine the water sublimation fastness of the dyed fabric sample.

b. i. List various fastness tests conducted for fabrics.
ii. State the context in which sublimation fastness of fabric is tested
2. a. Determine the peel bond strength of fabric under two different temperatures.
b. i. List various reasons for failure of bonding between fusible interlining and woven fabric.
ii. State various types of defects that occur due to insufficient or improper fusing of
interlining with base fabric.
3. a. Determine the water vapour permeability of the given fabric sample.
b. i. How comfort of wearer is affected by water vapour permeability of fabric.
ii. How does type fabric structure impacts the WVP of fabric
4. a. Determine the thermal resistance of the given fabric sample.
b. i. How will you relate the thermal resistance of fabric with commercial requirements?
ii. What are the fabric properties that influence thermal insulation of garment?
5. a. Determination of needle penetration force for the given woven / knitted fabric
b. i. List the factors that influence the needle penetration force
ii. List the possibilities of reducing the needle penetration force
6. a. Determine the air permeability of the given woven / knitted fabric
b. i. List the factors that influence the air permeability.
ii. List the various options available for improving air permeability
7. a. Determine the wettability of the given woven / knitted fabric using Spray rating method.
b. i. List the factors that influence the wettability of fabric
 ii. Differentiate between absorption and adsorption of fabric.
8. a. Evaluate the surface modification of plasma treated fabric using optical microscopy.
b. i. List the benefits of surface modification of fabrics using plasma treatment.
ii. How plasma treatment can be used to improve dye absorption of polyester fabric.

9. a. Evaluate the seam pucker of given fabric for various stitch length.
b. i. List the reasons for seam pucker.
ii. List the methods by which seam pucker can be controlled.
10. a. Evaluate the stretchability of various types of knitted fabrics.
b. i. List the reasons why stretchability and stretch recovery is important for body fit knitwear.
ii. List the methods by which stretchability and stretch recovery can be increased.
11. a. Determine the spiralty of given knitted fabrics.
b. i. List the reasons for spiralty in knitted fabrics.
ii. List the methods by which spiralty can be controlled.
12. a. Evaluate the mechanical properties of fabric using Instron tensile tester
. b. i. List the low stress mechanical properties of fabric.
ii. How are the low stress mechanical properties of fabric are related to handle.

INTERNAL EXAMINER