dyeing technology
Processes involved in textile dyeing using different dyeing technologies. Also, addition of colours to textile materials using dye stuffs.
Textile chemists coordinate and supervise chemical processes for textiles like yarn and fabric forming such as dyeing and finishing.
Competences and skills
20 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencesproperties of textile materials
The characteristics and properties of different textile and fabric materials. These include strength, flexibility, elasticity, softness, durability, heat insulation, low weight, water absorbency/repellence, dyeability and resistance to chemicals. Moreover, the influence of chemical composition and molecular arrangement of yarn and fibre properties and fabric structure on the physical properties of textile fabrics; the different fibre types; the materials used in different processes and the effect on materials as they are processed.
research and development in textiles
Development of new concepts through the use of scientific and other methods of applied research.
textile chemistry
Chemical processing of textiles such as the reactions of textiles to chemicals.
textile finishing technology
Processes used for changing the properties of textile materials. This includes operating, monitoring and maintaining textile finishing machines.
Cross-sector
3 competenceshealth and safety in the textile industry
The requirements, rules and applications of health and safety measures in the textile industry.
textile printing technology
Addition of colour partially, according to the designed pattern, onto textile based materials. Processes for adding coloured patterns onto textile materials using printing machines and techniques (rotary of flat bed screen printing or others, heat transfer, inkjet, etc.).
textile technologies
Textile technologies to design, manufacture and evaluate the properties of textiles.
Essential skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
6 competencesconduct textile testing operations
Prepare for textile testing and evaluation, gathering the test samples, conducting and recording tests, validating data and presenting results.
- Scope note
- Testing textiles includes testing of all kinds of textile fibrous material and products, from yarns to clothing and other made-up textile products.
control textile process
Planning and monitoring textile production to achieve control on behalf of quality, productivity and delivery time.
design warp knit fabrics
Developing structural and colour effects in warp knitted fabrics by using the warp knitting technique.
design yarns
Developing structural and colour effects in yarns and threads by using yarn and thread manufacturing techniques.
develop specifications of technical textiles
Developing specifications for fibre based technical products with functional performances.
evaluate textile characteristics
Evaluate textiles and their properties in order to manufacture products in conformity with specifications.
Cross-sector
2 competencesmaintain work standards
Maintaining standards of work in order to improve and acquire new skills and work methods.
use textile finishing machine technologies
Use textile finishing machine technologies that enable the coating or laminating of fabrics.
Optional knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competenceschallenging issues in the textile industry
The efficiency aims and environmental issues posed by challenges in the textile industry.
green
nonwoven machine technology
Manufacturing of nonwoven fabrics according to specification. Development, manufacture, properties and evaluation of nonwoven fabrics.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional skills and competences 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesdevelop textile colouring recipes
Developing recipes for dyeing and printing processes of textiles.
manufacture man-made fibres
Perform the operation, monitoring and maintenance of machines and processes to manufacture man-made fibers, ensuring that the product meets the required specifications, keeping efficiency and productivity at high levels.
- Scope note
- It includes the manufacturing of high performance fibres such as glass, carbon, aramids and others.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.