dyeing technology
Processes involved in textile dyeing using different dyeing technologies. Also, addition of colours to textile materials using dye stuffs.
Textile dyeing technicians perform operations related to setting up dyeing processes.
Competences and skills
15 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 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.
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
1 competencetextile 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.).
Essential skills and competences 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencework in textile manufacturing teams
Work harmoniously with colleagues in teams in the textile and clothing manufacturing industries.
Cross-sector
2 competencesapply colouring recipes
Prepare colour and other chemical mixtures in accordance with the recipes and/or the characteristics of the article to be achieved. Interpret and apply the instructions, including technical and operational details for the execution of processes.
maintain work standards
Maintaining standards of work in order to improve and acquire new skills and work methods.
Optional knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
2 competenceshealth and safety in the textile industry
The requirements, rules and applications of health and safety measures in the textile industry.
textile technologies
Textile technologies to design, manufacture and evaluate the properties of textiles.
Optional skills and competences 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesdevelop textile colouring recipes
Developing recipes for dyeing and printing processes of textiles.
tend textile dyeing machines
Operate textile dyeing machines keeping efficiency and productivity at high levels.
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
2 competencesprepare equipment for textile printing
Manufacture screens and prepare printing paste. Use tools and equipment associated with screen printing. Select screen types and mesh for appropriate substrates. Develop, dry and finish screen image. Prepare screens, test screens and printed quality.
use textile finishing machine technologies
Use textile finishing machine technologies that enable the coating or laminating of fabrics.