National Institute of Fashion Technology

(Common Examination Board)

End Term Examination (Session: July – Dec 2015)
Subject – Dyeing & Printing, BFT - III
Time: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 100
Part A
Fill in the blanks. (10 x 1 = 10 marks)
1. In 4-point fabric inspection system, Points / 100 sq. yard =
2. In singeing process_______ fibres are removed from the fabric surface.
3. _______ desizing method is very effective and fast. (Acid / Enzymatic)
4. __________ provides the colour. (Auxochromes / chromophores)
5. Affinity is the term used to express the attraction between _____and ________
6. ________ dyes forms covalent bond with the fibre. (reactive / Acid)
7. The basic dyes are applicable for______ fibre. (wool / silk)
8. The polyester fibre is dyed at ______ temperature. (120°C / 130°C)
9. _________ dyes can be applied on all hydrophilic fibres without the assistance of any
special chemicals. (direct / vat)
10. The jigger dyeing machine is suitable for _______ fabrics. (woven’s / Knits)
Say True or False (10 x 1 = 10 marks)
11. Gas singeing is efficient than plate singeing.
12. Conc. sodium hydroxide is used for scouring of cellulosic fibers.
13. Bleaching removes natural colour from the fabric.
14. Shearing of fabric is done after singeing.
15. In Poly/cotton blend, the polyester dyed first.
16. Desizing removes wax, fats and fatty acids.
17. Sulphur dye is a water insoluble dye.
18. Azoic dyes are water soluble dyes.
19. In M:L ratio, the material taken in kg and liquor in litres.
20. Direct dyes have excellent rubbing fastness.
 Match the following
21. Thickener
22. Wetting agent
23. Acid liberating salt
24. Hygroscopic agent
25. Dispersing agent
26. Preservatives
27. Binders
28. Defoaming agent
29. Reducing agent
30. Kubelka Munk theory
(10 x 1 = 10 marks)
- (a) ammonium chloride
- (b) salicylic acid
- (c) sodium alginate
- (d) urea
- (e) pine oil
- (f) reflectance of surface colour
- (g) turkey red oil
- (h) sodium hydro sulphite
- (i) diethylene glycol
- (j) melamine formaldehyde resin

Part – B: Write short answers in 50 – 150 words (Answer ANY FIVE Questions – 5x5=25)
31. Discuss about the degumming process of silk.
32. Explain the dyeing procedure for vat dyes.
33. Compare dyes and pigments.
34. Compare discharge and resist styles of printing.
35. Write brief notes on different forms of Dyeing.
36. Explain about transfer printing.
37. Explain about flock printing.

Part – C: Give long answers in 600-1000 words (Answer ANY THREE Questions- 3x15=45)
38. Explain the process of continuous scouring and bleaching with a neat diagram.
39. Explain about the functioning of following dyeing equipments:
(a) Beam dyeing machine (b) winch.
40. Describe the functioning of roller printing machine.
41. Discuss in detail on white and colour discharge printing on any fibre.
42. Explain about the different colour fastness testing methods.
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