Apparel manufacturing technology

Essential for

• Clothing development manager
  Clothing development managers define product concepts that are consistent with target consumer and overall marketing strategy. They receive scientific findings and specifications i…
• Clothing product grader
  Clothing product graders produce patterns in different sizes (i.e. scaled-up and scaled-down) to reproduce the same wearing apparel in different sizes. They draft patterns by hand …
• Wearing apparel patternmaker
  Wearing apparel patternmakers interpret design sketches and cut patterns for all kinds of wearing apparel using various handtools or industrial machines complying customer requirem…
• Clothing technologist
  Clothing technologists work on the design, development and production of textile and apparel products. They carry out a range of technical, investigative and quality control work t…
• Clothing quality inspector
  Clothing quality inspectors inspect manufactured components, ready-made garments in order to ensure compliance with quality standards and to identify defects or deviations from spe…
• Embroiderer
  Embroiderers puch designs and decorate textile surfaces by hand or by using an embroidery machine. They apply a range of traditional stitching techniques to produce intricate desig…
• Glove maker
  Glove makers design and manufacture technical, sport or fashion gloves. Other titles The following job titles also refer to glove maker: glove manufacturersindustrial leather glove…
• Sewing machine operator
  Sewing machine operators tend specific sewing machines in the industrial production chain of wearing apparel. They perform operations such as joining, assembling, reinforcing, repa…
• Clothing CAD technician
  Clothing CAD technicians use software to create design plans for clothing products. They work in 2D design which is known as surface modelling, or 3D design which is called…
• Tailor
  Tailors design, make or fit, alter, repair tailored, bespoke or hand-made garments from textile fabrics, light leather, fur and other material, or make hats or wigs for men. They…
• Clothing sample machinist
  Clothing sample machinist create the first made-up sample of a garment design. They resolve regarding the makeup of garments taking into consideration bulk production to ensure sea…
• Clothing alteration machinist
  Clothing alteration machinists ensure the alteration of finished garments in line with business demands. They are responsible for the quality of any alterations or customisations a…
• Clothing process control technician
  Clothing process control technicians operate multiple process control equipment in manufacturing assembly lines. Other titles The following job titles also refer to clothing proces…
• Milliner
  Milliners design and manufacture hats and other headwear. Duties A milliner typically does the following: Cuts pattern from material to desired size and shape, using original desig…

Optional for

• Warehouse operators for clothing
  Warehouse operators for clothing are in charge of storing textile fabrics, accessories and components for clothing production. They ensure that all the components necessary for the…
• Digital prototyper
  Digital prototyper transform paper pattern into digital form using special computer software. They operate and monitor machines which make different products related to clothing. O…
• Wearing apparel presser
  Wearing apparel pressers use steam irons, vacuum pressers, or hand pressers to shape wearing apparel. Duties A wearing apparel presser typically does the following: Operate pressin…
• Clothing operations manager
  Clothing operations managers schedule orders and delivery times in order to assure the efficient flow of the production system. Other titles The following job titles also refer to …
• Clothing finisher
  Clothing finishers set haberdasheries (e.g. bottoms, zips, and ribbons) and cut threads. They weigh, pack, label materials and products. Duties Clothing packers may pack: Mass-prod…
• Clothing fashion designer
  A Clothing Fashion Designer is a creative professional who conceptualizes and creates clothing for various markets, including casual wear, formal wear, sportswear, and high fashion…