Library
/ Resource
Center
A
modern and extensive two-storey library is housed in
the academic complex. It has been designed to carry
more than 20,000 volumes. The library holds
approximately 6,500 books on technical subjects and
adds appropriate new titles to update its collection
regularly to make available the latest resource
material for the students and faculty. Its
comprehensive collection underpins the teaching and
learning programmes for faculty and students.
The first
floor houses the audio-visual facilities
with a growing video library apart from the cubicles for individual study and rooms
for group study sessions. To create an auspicious
atmosphere, the library has an area where students can
read in a relaxed and comfortable environment
overlooking the lawns and the lake of the campus.
The periodical section of the library has
over 5,000 issues of magazines and journals covering
vast subjects along with subscription to 35 journals in textile science, textile management,
computers, communications, marketing and management.
Books can be searched through a computer
according to author, title or subject. The CD section
offers 200 interactive titles in a range of subjects.
Science Laboratories
There are two functionally designed
chemistry and physics laboratories. The chemistry lab is
fully equipped to carry out experiments based on
chemical processes, chemical kinetics and properties of
chemical and bench-scale reactor studies. The analytical
lab has sophisticated diagnostic instruments. These
include Abbe Refrectometer, UV visible spectrometer,
Thin Layer Chromatography, BOD analysis system and
wastewater analysis equipment.
A number of experiments go in hand
with physics courses. These courses introduce students
to the methods of data analysis and the experiments help
to develop a better understanding of ideas discussed in
the classroom. The experiments cover a wide variety of
topics including mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity,
electronics and optics.
Textile
Laboratories
The following textile laboratories facilitate in
hands-on learning at the institute level. Spinning
Lab
The
spinning lab has a covered area of 10,000 sq. ft and
is centrally air conditioned with the most modern LUWA
A/C plant.
Yarn
formation, spinning mechanism, quality assurance of
textiles and advanced fibre processing courses are
supported by laboratory practicals. The lab has
advanced staple and fibre processing units:
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The
Trutzschler Cleanomat system Blowroom with chute
feed
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DK-803 Carding machine
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HSR 1000 high performance Draw Frame
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Howa-87 Simplex Frame
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EJM-128 Ring Spinning
Frame
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Murata Machconer
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Automatic Winder No. 7-V
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Murata two for one Twister
Students are taught the importance and
functions of different parts of machines, operating
machines at required speeds, calculating draft, twist,
output rate etc., as required for various practical
assignments. Practical knowledge gained in the
laboratory gives students hands-on experience in their
professional work
Weaving
Lab
 The
weaving lab currently has a powerloom installed for
demonstration and practical purposes. In addition, the
following looms are available for the design students
to produce their assigned/ chosen projects:
1 Rapier shuttle-less loom
17 sample dobby handlooms
2 production dobby handlooms
2 production Jacquard handlooms
1 sample Jacquard loom
Other shuttle-less looms such as air-jet and projectile
are on order.
Students continue to visit Pakistan Cotton Standards
Institute (PCSI) for practical training.
Knitting Lab
The knitting lab is currently equipped with two manual
"V" flatbed-knitting machines. These machines are used
to teach the foundations of knitting along with the
construction of knitted flat bed fabrics for the design
students.
The lab will be reinforced shortly with circular
knitting machines, which will allow students to receive
hands-on training in accordance with industry needs.
Wet Processing Lab & Colour Lab
The Wet Processing lab is well equipped and has
modern following equipment:
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Gretag Macbeth with 7000-A
Spectraflash colour matching system
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UV spectrophotometer (Shimadzu)Steamer
& dryer (Mathis)Printing
Machine (Zimmer)HT Dyeing machine
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Rota Vapour (Buchi)
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Tumble dryer (James H. Heal’s,
U.K.)
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Gyrowash, wash fastness tester (J.H.H.)
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Wascator (J.H.H.)
Additional
equipment available include: washing machine, colour
assessment light box (G. MacBeth), padders, drying
ovens, conductivity meter, pH meter, viscometer, etc.
Students are
given intensive practical training on pre-treatment,
dyeing, printing, finishing and textile testing, which
reinforces classroom lectures. Students are also
assigned different projects.
Apparel Lab
 The
centrally air conditioned apparel lab is equipped with
state of the art tools and machines. High performance
AccuMark CAD CAM System imported from Gerber
technologies, Germany, has recently been installed so
the students become familiar with latest machines and
trends in the international market. In addition, the
lab has a number of machines for hands on training,
such as:
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Single needle flat lock sewing
machines
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4
needle over lock machines
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Japanese
steam-press system
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Professional-pattern making tables
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Fully compatible Pentium IV systems
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Lockers
for individual students
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Textile Testing Lab
Fibre and Yarn Testing Lab
The lab consists of sophisticated
equipment to enable various tests to be conducted to
determine the quality, grade and standard of
conversion from fibre to yarn. Available equipment
such as:
Uster (LVI) Fibrograph – 730
Uster (LVI) Micronair – 775
Stelo Meter
Uster Testing & Analysing
Instrument UT-4
Additional
equipment includes Ring wrapping reel, Yarn lea
tester, TPI testing machine and electronic balance
(Count Testing) .
Fabric Analyzing
Lab
Fabric Analyses allows
determination of quality and fabric behaviour required
for particular end-use through tests on such equipment
as:
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NU Martindale (J.H.H., U.K.)
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Morapex-A (M. Helbotex)
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Crease recovery tester
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Polarizing Microscope
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Strength Tester (Titan, J.H.H.),
for yarn and fabric Tensile
strength, tare strength, etc.
Other instruments include GSM
cutter, perspirometer, strength tester, crockmeter, etc.
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Computer Lab oratories
The Institute has four up-to-date computer
laboratories. The end-user lab has 20 latest PCs and
the teaching lab has 20 high performance PCs. In all,
there are over 100 PCs available for use at the
campus.
The labs are equipped with networking and multimedia
facilities and are accessible till 2100 hrs.
Internet Connection
TIP’s internet bandwidth of 384Kbps provides a high
speed internet connection enabling our students to use a fast connection for research work.
The link is asymmetric, which means that not only are we
able to send data at a faster speed but also receive at
the maximum speed available. The latest hardware change
allows for further increase in the bandwidth in future,
without purchasing any new equipment.
CAD / CAM Lab
Students have access to the latest multimedia and
interactive software and are encouraged to enhance and
upgrade their computer skills.
 A
well-stocked library of computer software in various
fields and an encyclopedia is maintained, especially for
designers.
In addition, the apparel lab has 15 PCs with all the
apparel software used for pattern making designing and
garment making.
TIP has recently purchased state of the art software for
its Apparel and Textile Design students. This is a
complete suite of graphic software comprising fashion,
stitching, color and fitting modules. Installation of
the software enables our students to keep themselves
abreast of new trends in the textile industry and be
aware of rapidly changing industry standards.
Accommodation
 The
hostels serve as a home for the student. It is
expected that residents will treat the facility with
respect and honesty as they would their own homes. TIP
is very conscious of its responsibility for the
welfare and safety of the students living in the
residences. The institute reserves the right to make
any changes in the hostel rules anytime during the
course of the academic year. the
rooms are equipped with two single beds and
mattresses, two writing tables and table lamps. There
is adequate wardrobe space for cloths. All students
living in the hostel are expected conform to the rules
and regulations. Residence in he hostel is conditional
upon proper use and care of the property and
considerate behavior.
Afresh application must be submitted each semester to
the registrar's office for hostel accommodation.
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Transportation
The Institute arranges transportation for all its students who wish to reside at home and travel daily for classes. A nominal bus fee is charged for the entire semester at the time of registration.
Each semester the bus routes are adjusted to meet student requirements: |
