Description
Developing structural and colour effects in yarns and threads by using yarn and thread manufacturing techniques.
Alternative labels
design threads and yarns
develop yarn designs
develop structural and colour effects for yarn
design threads
use manufacturing techniques for yarn designing
develop structural and colour effects for yarn
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Design yarns is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Textile designer: Textile designers conceptualise textile products considering visual communication and functional performance.
Printing textile technician: Printing textile technicians perform operations related to setting up the printing processes.
Textile chemist: Textile chemists coordinate and supervise chemical processes for textiles like yarn and fabric forming such as dyeing and finishing.
Textile colourist: Textile colourists prepare, develop and create colours for textile applications.
Textile dyer: Textile dyers tend dye machines making sure that the setting of machines are in place. They prepare chemicals, dyes, dye baths and solutions according to formulas. They make samples by dyeing textiles and calculating the necessary formulas and dyes all kind of yarn or and textiles.
Optional skill
Design yarns is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Design yarns – ESCO
