WEAVING DREAMS INTO REALITY

WEAVING DREAMS INTO REALITY

The Textile Technology Department enjoys a special status in the country and has the distinction of being the only Textile Technology Department among all the IITs. The Department aims to achieve excellence in education in Textile Technology through continuous up-gradation of textile syllabi, conducting fundamental research in established and emerging technologies as well as applied/developmental research by closely interacting with the industry and thus provides highly competent technical manpower for the industry, R&D organizations and academic institutes. As a result of careful planning and decades of development, the Department has risen to a position of international eminence. It has been actively interacting with the industry for well over a decade. Today the Department has achieved a pre-eminent status not only in teaching but also in sponsored research and industrial consultancy. Collaborative research work is undertaken by the department with the industry and government and non government organizations on a regular basis. Workshops, seminars, schools and symposia are organized from time to time for the benefit of industry and the academia under Continuing Education Programes. The Department is actively involved in helping other Textile Colleges in setting up laboratories and updating their syllabi.

To contribute to India and the World through excellence in scientific and technical education and research; to serve as a valuable resource for industry and society; and to remain a source of pride for all Indians To generate new knowledge by engaging in cutting-edge research and to promote academic growth To undertake collaborative projects which offer opportunities for long- term interaction with academia and industry To Appreciate the intellectual excellence and creativity and unfettered spirit of exploration n, rationality and enterprise The world is changing very fast and the impact is being felt everywhere. A traditional industry like textiles is undergoing an exciting metamorphosis so much so that the new generation materials, processes, machinerie s as also the products elicit considerable wonder from the traditionalist. We in the department of Textile Academic integrity an nd Technology of IIT Delhi have the accountability. Respect and tolerance onerous responsibility of moving for the views of every individual with, and if not ahead of, time. Attention to issues of national Keeping ourselves briefed about relevance as well as of global the latest developments and concern disseminating the same to our Breadth of understanding, including students in particular and the knowledge of the human sciences discerning knowledge-seeker in Appreciation of intellectual general, is one of our major excellence and creativity functions. An unfettered spirit of exploration, rationality an nd Prof. P. K. Banerjee enterprise. HOD, Textile Technology

This department offers B. Tech (Textile Technology) M.Tech ( Fibre Science & Technology) M.Tech ( Textile Engineering) PhD programs and post doctoral research facilities 36 25 B.Tech M.tech (fibre sc.) 30 150 M.tech (Tex. Engg.) PhD. Courses offered by the Department are concerned with the basic study of processes and machines for converting fi ibres into yarns and finished fabrics and also deal with the physical, chemical and technological aspects of natural and manmade fibres. All aspects of textile production, viz. those of fibres, yarn and fabrics as also their processing and testing are extensively dealt with. The department has identified some thrust areas such as technical textiles, clothing physiology & comfort, apparel engineering and technology as also env vironment management as the focus for future growth.

TES The Textile Engineering Society is a fraternity comprising of students enrolled in the department, faculty and alumni. Under the motto of WEAVING TH HE PEOPLE TOGETHER. various events are organized to create opportunities for members of TES to interact in a relaxed, informal & creative atmosphere, and thus bond better with each other. Alumni Interaction The department has a regular and active interaction with its alum mni spread all over the world. The Annual alumni interaction event Antarang is hosted every year in the third week of January. Cultural and sports events are organized throughout the week. Captains from the textile and allied industries share their vision as well as experiences with the students. The department has instituted a Pride of the Department award. This is bestowed on the department alumni who have made significant contributions in their chosen field of profession. Interaction with Industry B.Tech. and M.Tech. projects are undertaken on industry related problems. M.Tech students are actually encouraged to carry out their entire experimental work on the shop fl loor. CEP programs are organized to upgrade the knowledge base of personnel already employed with the industry or other government organizations. International Interaction The department faculty and students travel abroad frequently to interact with International universities and industry. Students go for their summer internships to many European industries and research organizations. Many guest lectures and international conferences are organized through out the year which help in providing an opportunity to share the latest developments and technology alll aroud the world.

In this modern era, innovation is the key driver of growth. Creating and adapting new technologies will allow companies to generate faster and more sustained growth. In view of fiercely competitive textile and apparel market, textile industry must improve technical competence, R&D capability and knowledge base. Our students develop considerable creativity and analytical skills which are essential for launching innovative activities in textile industries. Hence, our students will be able to contribute significantly in the global growth of Textile industries. Apart from this, a lively outlook, an extraordinary team spirit and the ability to work under stress makes the students flexible enough to handle tough situations. Students here e also receive a global and inter- is a disciplinary exposure which prerequisite of growth of this industrial sector.

Students from the department are placed in various industries and organizations around the world. Trident group, Madura garments, Arvind Groups, Vardhman groups, Welspun India Ltd. etc to name a few. Although general preference is for R&D firms, students have also opted for rapidly growing IT & finance industry as is shown by the placements in firms like Mckinsey & Company, Boston Consultancies, Lehman & Brothers, Future first, Infosys, TCS, IBM, Schlumberger etc. Multitasking and adaptability being norm in the present times, students from the centre have proven their merit. the the For queries you can always reach us Prof. P.K.Banerjee Head of the Department Department of Textile Technology IIT Delhi Tel : 91-11-2659 1401 Fax : 91-11-2658 1103 E-mail: hodtextile@textile.iitd.ac.in Textile nucleus committee E-mail: info.nucleus.textile@gmail.com Contact persons : Anjali Goyal +919911636542 Raj kamal Prasad +919910752291 Mukesh Nayak +919899002165

Department of Textile Technology Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi Hauz Khas, New Delhi-06