challenging issues in the textile industry
The efficiency aims and environmental issues posed by challenges in the textile industry.
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Textile, leather and footwear researchers combine knowledge of material sciences, chemistry, physics, process technologies, management, and engineering to contribute to future innovations within the fields of textile, wearing apparel, leather, and footwear. They collaborate in multidisciplinary projects in order to combine findings from a diverse array of science fields for product development.
Competences and skills
30 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 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.
Cross-sector
3 competenceschemistry
The composition, structure, and properties of substances and the processes and transformations that they undergo; the uses of different chemicals and their interactions, production techniques, risk factors, and disposal methods.
health and safety in the textile industry
The requirements, rules and applications of health and safety measures in the textile industry.
physics
The natural science involving the study of matter, motion, energy, force and related notions.
Essential skills and competences 14 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
8 competencesanalyse experimental laboratory data
Analyse experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings
distinguish accessories
Distinguish accessories in order to determine differences among them. Evaluate accessories based on their characteristics and their application in wearing apparel manufacturing.
distinguish fabrics
Distinguish fabrics in order to determine differences among them. Evaluate fabrics based on their characteristics and their application in wearing apparel manufacturing.
evaluate textile characteristics
Evaluate textiles and their properties in order to manufacture products in conformity with 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.
monitor textile manufacturing developments
Keep up to date with recent developments in textile manufacturing and processing techniques and technologies.
reduce environmental impact of footwear manufacturing
Assess the environmental impact of footwear manufacture and minimise environmental risks. Reduce environmentally harmful work practices in different stages of the footwear manufacturing.
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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.
Cross-sector
6 competencesconduct research on trends in design
Conduct research on present and future evolutions and trends in design, and associated target market features.
maintain work standards
Maintaining standards of work in order to improve and acquire new skills and work methods.
manage scale-up experiments for manufacturing of products
Managing scale-up processes and experimentation in the development of new products or the improvement of existing ones and subsequent transfer to main plant.
perform chemical experiments
Perform chemical experiments with the aim of testing various products and substances in order to draw conclusions in terms of product viability and replicability.
seek innovation in current practices
Search for improvements and present innovative solutions, creativity and alternative thinking to develop new technologies, methods or ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
use textile finishing machine technologies
Use textile finishing machine technologies that enable the coating or laminating of fabrics.
Optional knowledge 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencesdyeing technology
Processes involved in textile dyeing using different dyeing technologies. Also, addition of colours to textile materials using dye stuffs.
nonwoven machine technology
Manufacturing of nonwoven fabrics according to specification. Development, manufacture, properties and evaluation of nonwoven fabrics.
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.
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.
Cross-sector
2 competencesportfolio management in textile manufacturing
The process of managing teams and projects in textile and clothing product development.
textile technologies
Textile technologies to design, manufacture and evaluate the properties of textiles.
Optional skills and competences 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesconduct 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.
control textile process
Planning and monitoring textile production to achieve control on behalf of quality, productivity and delivery time.
manufacture nonwoven staple products
Perform the operation, monitoring and maintenance of machines and processes to manufacture nonwoven staple products, keeping efficiency and productivity at high levels.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.