Preparatory process for textile processing - flow chart - Fabric Preparation - singeing, Desi zing, Scouring,Bleaching, Mercerizing, 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 & dye

Finishes - classification, aesthetic finishes, luster - glazed, moire, 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.

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.