NIFT-TEA Knitwear Fashion Institute,Centralized Test – I, September 2013

Textile Fibres & YarnClass / Sem. / Year: MBA (AB) / I / I Date: 23/09/13 ANMax.Marks: 50 Duration: 2 Hrs

Part A. Answer all questions. All carry equal Marks. 10 x 1 = 10 Marks 1. In direct system of yarn numbering, when yarn number increases , yarn fineness _________

a) Increases b) Remains the same c) Decreases d) None of these2. Number of grams in 1000 meter is known as ____________count.

a) English Count b) Metric count c) Tex d) Denier3. Wool is a _______________ fibre.

a) Animal fibre b) Stape fibre c) Protein fibre d) All of these4. Which one of the following is a semi synthetic fibre?

a) Silk b) Asbestos c) Lycra d) Modal5. Total length of yarn of 15 Tex count present in a cone of 1.5 Kgs (Net Weight) will be _____6. Standard Moisture regain value of silk is _____7. Density of Nylon fibre is ______________8. Which one of the following fibre posses higher elasticity value?

a) Polyester b) Flax c) Acrylic d) Lycra9. 40Ne is equivalent to

a) 14.8 Tex b) 132.8 Denier c) 67.6 Nm d) All of these10. Yarn made form staple fibres is known as ______________

a) Mono filament yarn b) Multi filament yarn c) Spun yarn d) None of these

Part B. Answer any four questions. All carry equal Marks. 4 x 5 = 20 Marks 1. Write the classification of textile fibres based on the source.2. Explain about the requirements of fibre forming polymers.3. Explain the differences between carded and combed yarn.4. Explain the following a) Co polymer b) Condensation polymerization c) Waxing5. Explain the significance of twist on yarn quality

Part C. Answer all questions. All carry equal marks. 2 x 10 = 20 Marks

1. Explain about the general properties of textile fibres (or)

Explain about the process sequence followed to make carded yarn.2. Explain about yarn numbering system. (compulsory question)

NIFT-TEA Knitwear Fashion Institute,Centralized Test – I, September 2013

Knitted Fabric ScienceClass / Sem. / Year: M.Sc (AP) / I / I Date: 23/09/13 ANMax.Marks: 50 Duration: 2 Hrs

Part A. Answer all questions. All carry equal Marks. 10 x 1 = 10 Marks 1. ________needles are self acting needles. 2. Number of wales in a knitted fabric is equal to number needles used in knitting (True /

false)3. What do you mean by stitch density?4. Productivity of a circular knitting machine is directly proportional to number of yarn

feeders. (True / False)5. The use of which one of the following needle will give higher speed and great production

a) Latch needle b) Spring Beard needle c) Compound Needle d) None of these6. The fabric structure with tuck stitches is thicker and wider than normal knit stitches

(True/false)7. Define machine gauge.8. Which one of the following structure posses higher width wise elasticity ?

a) Single jersey fine b) Rib c) Interlock d) Purl9. Yarn preparation is required in _____________knitting10. double jersey does not have sinkers (True / False)Part B. Answer any four questions. All carry equal Marks. 4 x 5 = 20 Marks 1. Write the differences between warp and weft knitting.2. Write the classification of knitting machines.3. Write the characteristics of 1 x 1 rib fabric.4. Explain the formation of Miss and Tuck stitches with neat sketch5. Explain the terms with neat sketch a) Needle loop b) Sinker loop c) Knit StitchPart C. Answer all questions. All carry equal marks. 2 x 10 = 20 Marks

1. a. Explain the working of latch needle in a knitting cycle with neat sketch(or)

b. Write notes on the types needles used in knitting machines.2. Explain the following terms (compulsory question)

a) Face stitch b) Reverse stitch c) Stitch length d) Underlape) Course length