challenging issues in the textile industry
The efficiency aims and environmental issues posed by challenges in the textile industry.
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Textile quality managers implement, manage and promote quality systems. They make sure that the textile products adhere to the quality standards of the organisation. Textile quality managers therefore inspect textile production lines and products.
Competences and skills
21 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Essential skills and competences 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencescheck quality of products in textile production line
Check characteristics of textile products like yarns, woven, knitted, braided, tufted or nonwoven textiles, finished cloths, ready-make-garments and determine the product quality along different stages of the textile or clothing production line.
conduct evaluation of quality standards
Evaluate the production, quality or packaging of goods in detail in order to ensure compliance with the quality standards of the producer.
control textile process
Planning and monitoring textile production to achieve control on behalf of quality, productivity and delivery time.
inspect wearing apparel products
Inspect and test products, parts and materials for conformity with specifications and standards. Discard or reject the ones not meeting the specifications.
measure yarn count
Be able to measure yarn length and mass to assess fineness of roving, sliver and yarn in different measuring systems.Also able to convert into the various numbering system such as tex, Nm, Ne, denier, etc.
Cross-sector
2 competencesevaluate garment quality
Evaluating stitching, construction, attachments, fasteners, embellishments, shading within the garment; evaluating pattern continuity-, matching; evaluating tapes and linings.
maintain work standards
Maintaining standards of work in order to improve and acquire new skills and work methods.
Optional knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesdyeing technology
Processes involved in textile dyeing using different dyeing technologies. Also, addition of colours to textile materials using dye stuffs.
knitting machine technology
Manufacturing technologies which use loop forming techniques to convert yarns into fabrics in order to form knitted fabrics.
research and development in textiles
Development of new concepts through the use of scientific and other methods of applied research.
Cross-sector
2 competenceshealth and safety in the textile industry
The requirements, rules and applications of health and safety measures in the textile industry.
portfolio management in textile manufacturing
The process of managing teams and projects in textile and clothing product development.
Optional skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceoversee yarn characterisation
Monitor and assure the quality of the provided yarns by overseeing their characterisation and testing.
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.
evaluate textile characteristics
Evaluate textiles and their properties in order to manufacture products in conformity with specifications.
monitor textile manufacturing developments
Keep up to date with recent developments in textile manufacturing and processing techniques and technologies.
test physical properties of textiles
Evaluate the physical properties of textiles by using testing methods, normally in accordance with a standard. It includes fibre identification and trouble shooting.
use weaving machine technologies
Operate machines that enable weaving processes turning threads into fabrics. Setup weaving machine programmes for the machine to produce fabrics with the adequate pattern, colour and fabric density.
use weft preparation technologies
Prepare bobbins to be used in textile processing.
- Scope note
- The basic principles may be used in weaving and knitting.
Cross-sector
1 competenceconduct quality control analysis
Conduct inspections and tests of services, processes, or products to evaluate quality.