BHT301 Textile Fibers Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 3rd Semester · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2023-24)
BHT301 Textile Fibers (also written as KHT301) is a subject in Semester 3 of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 4 credits with an L-T-P of 3-1-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Introduction and Concepts of, Natural Cellulosic Fibers, Protein fibers, Manmade Fiber Production Techniques and Regenerated Fibers, Synthetic Fibers and Outcomes. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2023-24.
BHT301 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BHT301 / KHT301 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Textile Fibers |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 2nd Year · 3rd Semester |
| Credits | 4 |
| L-T-P | 3-1-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2023-24 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-15 |
BHT301 Textile Fibers Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2023-24) — 5 units.
Unit 1: Introduction · Concepts of
Introduction: Definitions of: Textile Fiber, staple, filament, coarser & finer fiber, monomer, polymer, and co-polymer. Classification of Textile Fibers; Essential & Desirable Properties of Textile Fibers; Advantages & Disadvantages of Natural and Manmade Fibers. Concepts of: Molecular Weight, Degree of Polymerization, Orientation and Crystallinity, Characteristics of Fiber Forming Polymer.
Unit 2: Natural Cellulosic Fibers
Natural Cellulosic Fibers: Cotton- Introduction, Morphology, Polymer System, Physical and Chemical Properties, and its Applications. Jute- Retting and Fiber Extraction Process, Properties of Jute Fiber and its Applications, Flax- Extraction Process, Properties of Flex Fiber and Applications. Banana- Physical, chemical characteristics and its Applications. Mudar- Introduction, Properties and its Applications.
Unit 3: Protein fibers
Protein fibers: Silk- Verities of Silk, Life Cycle of Silk worm, Structure of Silk Fiber and its Characteristics, Silk Polymer System, Chemical and Physical Properties of Silk and its Applications. Wool - Morphology, Polymer System, Complex Structure of Wool, Chemical and Physical Properties of wool and its Applications.
Unit 4: Manmade Fiber Production Techniques · Regenerated Fibers
Manmade Fiber Production Techniques: Principle of Manmade Fiber Production, Wet Spinning, Dry Spinning, Melt Spinning. Regenerated Fibers: Viscose- Manufacturing Process, Microscopic Appearance of Viscose, Polymer System, Physical, Thermal, Chemical properties and its Applications. Lyocell- Manufacturing Process, Physical, Thermal, Chemical Properties and its Applications. Cuprammonium & Polynosic- Manufacturing Process, Physical, Thermal, Chemical Properties and its Applications.
Unit 5: Synthetic Fibers · Outcomes
Synthetic Fibers: Polyester, Nylon-6 & Nylon-66, Acrylic- Manufacturing Process, Polymer System, Fiber Morphology, Chemical, Physical, Thermal Properties and its Applications. High Performance Fibers- Introduction and Application of Aramid, Nomex, Kevlar and Teflon Fiber. Post Spinning Operations- Drawing, Heat Setting and Texturing. Recent Development in Polymeric High Performance Fibers. Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, the students will be able: - 1. To know about the classification and molecular structurer of Textile Fiber. 2. To know about the concept of different cellulo4sic fibers and their properties. 3. To know about different protein fibers, their properties and applications. 4. To know about different regenerated fibers, their properties and applications. 5. To know about the production techniques of different Synthetic Fibers, their properties and applications.
BHT301 Course Outcomes
- Objective:
- 1. To enable the students to learn about classification and molecular structure of Textile
- Fiber.
- 2. To enable the students to know about the different cellulosic fibers and their properties.
- 3. To enable the students to know about the different protein fibers, their properties and
- applications.
- 4. To enable the students to know about different regenerated fibers, their properties and
- applications.
- 5. To enable the students to know about the production techniques of different Synthetic
- Fibers, their properties and applications.
BHT301 Reference Books
- Fibre Science and Technology, S.P. Mishra.
- Textile science, E.P.G. Gohl, L.D. Vilensky, , Longman Cheshire Pty Limited, 1980
- Technology of Textile Processing Vol. 1 Textile Fibers, Prof. V. A. Shenai.
Frequently Asked Questions about BHT301
What is the syllabus of BHT301 Textile Fibers?
The AKTU BHT301 Textile Fibers syllabus is divided into 5 units: Introduction and Concepts of; Natural Cellulosic Fibers; Protein fibers; Manmade Fiber Production Techniques and Regenerated Fibers; Synthetic Fibers and Outcomes. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2023-24.
How many units are there in BHT301?
BHT301 Textile Fibers has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 3-1-0 and 4 credits.
Is BHT301 the same subject as KHT301?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BHT301 and KHT301 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Which semester is BHT301 taught in?
BHT301 Textile Fibers is taught in Semester 3 of the 2nd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme.
How many credits is BHT301 worth?
BHT301 Textile Fibers carries 4 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme, with an L-T-P of 3-1-0.
Where can I download BHT301 previous year question papers?
AKTU B.Tech previous year question papers for every semester are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BHT301?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year Handloom and Textile Technology Syllabus), effective from 2023-24. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-15.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year Handloom and Textile Technology Syllabus, effective from 2023-24. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-15.