Develop specifications of technical textiles

Description

Developing specifications for fibre based technical products with functional performances.

Alternative labels

elaborate specifications for fibre -based technical products
set specifications of technical textiles
elaborate specifications of technical textiles
develop specifications for fibre-based technical products
elaborate specifications for fibre-based technical products
set specifications for fibre-based technical products

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Develop specifications of technical textiles is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Knitting textile technician: Knitting textile technicians perform operations related to setting up knitting processes. They may work in weft or warp knitting factories, using digital information technology (CAD) for patterning. They work in cooperation with the physical laboratory technicians in order to ensure error free knitted fabrics. They are responsible for highest productivity rates.
Braiding textile technician: Braiding textile technicians perform operations related to setting up the braiding process.
Textile chemist: Textile chemists coordinate and supervise chemical processes for textiles like yarn and fabric forming such as dyeing and finishing.
Textile product developer: Textile product developers innovate and perform product design of apparel textiles, home textiles, and technical textiles (e.g. agriculture, safety, construction, medicine, mobile tech, environmental protection, sports, etc.). They apply scientific and technical principles to develop innovative textile products.
Textile technologist: Textile technologists develop and supervise production systems for textiles.
Weaving textile technician: Weaving textile technicians perform operations related to setting up weaving processes.
Nonwoven textile technician: Nonwoven textile technicians perform operations related to setting up non-woven processes.

Optional skill

Develop specifications of technical textiles 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

  1. Develop specifications of technical textiles – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022