Description
Major suppliers, brands and products involved in the clothing industry.
Alternative labels
clothing industries
clothing trader
clothing company
clothing business
clothing manufacture
the clothing industry
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Clothing industry is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Clothing finisher: Clothing finishers set haberdasheries (e.g. bottoms, zips, and ribbons) and cut threads. They weigh, pack, label materials and products.
Clothing shop manager: Clothing shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops.
Import export specialist in clothing and footwear: Import export specialists in clothing and footwear have and apply deep knowledge of import and export goods including customs clearance and documentation.
Optional knowledge
Clothing industry is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Clothing specialised seller: Clothing specialised sellers sell clothes in specialised shops.
Specialised seller: Specialised sellers sell goods in specialised shops.
Import export specialist: Import export specialists have and apply deep knowledge of import and export goods including customs clearance and documentation. They declare goods that cross the border, inform customers about customs and give advice concerning disputes related to customs legislation. They prepare the documents needed and make sure they are delivered to customs. They check and process duty and make sure VAT payments are done as applicable.
Product assembly inspector: Product assembly inspectors evaluate products for compliance with specifications and defects in-line with clients’ requirements and organisational policies. They use measuring and testing equipment to ensure conformity to engineering and manufacturing specifications, quality, and safety standards and regulations. They also provide detailed inspection documentation and recommend action where problems are discovered.
Sporting and outdoor accessories shop manager: Sporting accessories shop managers assume responsibility for the activities and staff in specialised shops. They manage employees, monitor the sales of the store, manage budgets and order supplies when a product is out of supply and perform administrative duties if required.
References
- Clothing industry – ESCO