textile product developer

braiding technology

Development, manufacturing requirements, properties and evaluation of braided fabrics.

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challenging issues in the textile industry

The efficiency aims and environmental issues posed by challenges in the textile industry.

green

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nonwoven machine technology

Manufacturing of nonwoven fabrics according to specification. Development, manufacture, properties and evaluation of nonwoven fabrics.

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properties 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. 

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research and development in textiles

Development of new concepts through the use of scientific and other methods of applied research.

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textile marketing techniques

The techniques for creating, communicating and delivering value to customers of textile products and services.

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Includes digital and phyigital marketing techniques.

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health and safety in the textile industry

The requirements, rules and applications of health and safety measures in the textile industry.

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portfolio management in textile manufacturing

The process of managing teams and projects in textile and clothing product development.

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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.).

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textile technologies

Textile technologies to design, manufacture and evaluate the properties of textiles.

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conduct textile testing operations

Prepare for textile testing and evaluation, gathering the test samples, conducting and recording tests, validating data and presenting results.

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Testing textiles includes testing of all kinds of textile fibrous material and products, from yarns to clothing and other made-up textile products.

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decorate textile articles

Decorate wearing apparels and made up textile articles by hand or using machines. Decorate textile articles with ornaments, braided cords, golden yarns, soutaches, jewellery, and cristals.

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design warp knit fabrics

Developing structural and colour effects in warp knitted fabrics by using the warp knitting technique.

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design weft knitted fabrics

Developing structural and colour effects in weft knitted fabrics by using the weft knitting technique.

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design woven fabrics

Designing and developing structural and colour effects in woven fabrics by using the weaving technique.

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develop specifications of technical textiles

Developing specifications for fibre based technical products with functional performances.

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distinguish accessories

Distinguish accessories in order to determine differences among them. Evaluate accessories based on their characteristics and their application in wearing apparel manufacturing.

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distinguish fabrics

Distinguish fabrics in order to determine differences among them. Evaluate fabrics based on their characteristics and their application in wearing apparel manufacturing.

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draw sketches to develop textile articles

Draw sketches to develop textiles or wearing apparel by hand. They create visualisations of the motives, patterns or products in order to be manufactured.

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draw sketches to develop textile articles using softwares

Draw sketches to develop textiles or wearing apparel using softwares. They create visualisations of the motives, patterns or products in order to be manufactured.

digital

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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.

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use textile technique for hand-made products

Using textile technique to produce hand-made products, such as carpets, tapestry, embroidery, lace, silk screen printing, wearing apparel, etc.

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These skills may be used for handicraft, textile art and haute-couture.

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maintain work standards

Maintaining standards of work in order to improve and acquire new skills and work methods.

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use textile finishing machine technologies

Use textile finishing machine technologies that enable the coating or laminating of fabrics.

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knitting machine technology

Manufacturing technologies which use loop forming techniques to convert yarns into fabrics in order to form knitted fabrics.

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textile chemistry

Chemical processing of textiles such as the reactions of textiles to chemicals.

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textile finishing technology

Processes used for changing the properties of textile materials. This includes operating, monitoring and maintaining textile finishing machines.

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check 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.

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control textile process

Planning and monitoring textile production to achieve control on behalf of quality, productivity and delivery time.

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develop textile colouring recipes

Developing recipes for dyeing and printing processes of textiles.

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evaluate textile characteristics

Evaluate textiles and their properties in order to manufacture products in conformity with specifications.

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finish processing of man-made fibres

Completing the processing operation of man-made fibres and ensuring that the product is made according to customer specification

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It includes surface engineering and other treatments that will alter the properties of the man-made fibers, like texturising, stabilizing, antistatic treatment and so on.

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manufacture braided products

Perform the operation, monitoring and maintenance of machines and processes to manufacture braided products while keeping efficiency and productivity at high levels.

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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.

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use warp knitting technologies

Use warp knitting machine technologies that enable the formation of fabrics. Able to set machines for warp knitting, colour and pattern for monitoring and controlling the warp knitting process on electronic automatic warp knitting machines equipped with multifunction microprocessor and software.

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use warp preparation technologies

Use warping, sizing, drawing-in and knotting technologies that enable the formation of warps.

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The basic principles may be used for the weaving and the warp knitting processes.

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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.

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