KSTFDT

Program Overview

Artistic aesthetics + Industrial textile technology for Pakistan's export industry

Duration

3 Years - Annual Based System

Affiliation

Fully accredited with Sindh Board of Technical Education (SBTE)

Equivalent

Intermediate Equivalent - Eligible for Bachelor's or Technical Officer roles

Eligibility

Matriculation completed in Science or Arts stream

🎨 Key Course Learning Modules

Balance of fabric aesthetics and industrial technology with heavy lab training

1. Textile Design Fundamentals & Drawing

Visual Art & Motif Development

Drawing fundamentals & nature studies
Still life sketching techniques
Converting sketches into structural patterns

Evolution of Design & Repeats

Color theory & basic compositions
Layout repeats: straight, half-drop
Themes for home & apparel markets

Computer-Aided Textile Design (CATD)

Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
Industrial CAD tools for textiles
Digital blueprints, separations & virtual models

2. Fabric Technology & Weaving

Fiber Classification & Material Science

Natural fibers: cotton, silk, wool
Synthetic fibers & testing methods
Yarn manufacturing & fiber properties

Fabric Structure & Weaving

Loom operations & drafting
Lifting plans & weave structures
Plain, twill, satin & derivatives

3. Techniques of Fabric Printing & Dyeing

Traditional Hand-Crafted Textiles

Block printing & tie-and-dye
Batik & screen printing
Historical patterns: Ajrak, Khes

Industrial Printing & Coloration

Commercial chemical coloration
Dye categories & transfer methods
High-speed rotary/roller printing

4. Contextual Application & Professional Portfolio

Application of Design

Designs for dress materials
Bedding, table linens & curtains
Upholstery fabric development

Marketing & Graduation Project

Market merchandising & pricing
Textile pricing matrices
Portfolio: yarn to final fabric collection

💡 Why Pursue DAE Textile at KSTFDT?

R&D Framework

Updated to align with local & global textile export standards

Vast Career Horizons

Textile Designer, CAD Operator, Print Colorist, QA Auditor, Product Developer

Fully Equipped Labs

Real machine operations & manual print tracking, not just theory