Home Textiles

Home Textiles: Definition, different types of home textiles, selection of fibers, Colors, Designs, factors affecting selection of home textiles, Woven & Nonwoven, Stretch covers-Cushion covers; Table Textiles-Definitions, Different types, table mats, table cloth and hand towels, selection of material, uses. Living Room Furnishing-Sofa covers, wall hangers, cushion, cushion covers, upholsteries, bolster and bolster covers. Developments in Furnishing; Type of Furnishings, Factors affecting selection of Home Furnishings.

Kitchen Textiles and Draperies: Definition - Advances in Home decoration - Draperies-Choice of Fabrics, Types- apron-dish cloth, bread bag, pot holders, hand towels, fridge cover, fridge handle covers, mixer cover, grinder covers their use Curtains-Types of Developments in Finishing of Draperies; Tucks and Pleats; uses of Drapery Rods, Hooks, Tape Rings and Pins.

Bed Linens and Towels: Bed Linen-Definition, different types of bed linens, sheets, blankets, blanket covers, comforters, comforter covers and bed spreads; Mattress - Mattress covers, pads, pillows; Made-ups in hospitals; Textiles care labeling; Towels: Types, bath robes, bead towels, napkins; Construction of towels- weave, pile height -pattern-dyeing and finishing.

Floor covering: hard floor coverings, resilient floor coverings, soft floor coverings, Rugs, cushions pads and care labeling; Carpet Manufacture methods & Types: Tufted, Hand tufted, Needle felt, Woven & Knotted. Carpet fibers and &yarns: Wool, wool blend, nylon, polypropylene, polyester and & acrylic.

Finishes used in Home Textiles: Introduction, Thermal draperies, Protection against unpleasant odour, Temperature-regulated beddings, Anti-microbial finish, Moisture management finish, Flame retardant finish, Mite free mattresses, Nano-technology based home textile enhancements, Sensory perception technology.