textile designer

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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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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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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create mood boards

Create mood boards for fashion or interior design collections, gathering different sources of inspirations, sensations, trends, and textures, discussing with the people involved in the project to make sure that the shape, design, colours, and the global genre of the collections fit the order or the related artistic project.

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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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design yarns

Developing structural and colour effects in yarns and threads by using yarn and thread manufacturing techniques.

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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.

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gather reference materials for artwork

Gather samples of the materials you expect to use in the creation process, especially if the desired piece of art necessitates the intervention of qualified workers or specific production processes.

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keep up to date on costume design

Visit textile showrooms, read fashion magazines, keep up-to-date with trends and changes in the world of fabrics and designs.

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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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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.

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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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design management

The way in which design principles are incorporated to help achieve business objectives, create products and services, obtain new customers, and support marketing activities.

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dyeing technology

Processes involved in textile dyeing using different dyeing technologies. Also, addition of colours to textile materials using dye stuffs.

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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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nonwoven machine technology

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

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textile chemistry

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

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develop textile colouring recipes

Developing recipes for dyeing and printing processes of textiles.

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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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