Description
Woven, non-woven, knitted fabrics and netting fabrics, technical fabrics such as Gore-Tex and Gannex.
Alternative labels
fabric type
varieties of fabric
categories of fabric
type of fabric
brands of fabric
types of fabric
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Fabric types is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Clothing specialised seller: Clothing specialised sellers sell clothes in specialised shops.
Knitter: Knitters create textiles or fabric by knitting pieces of yarn. They use traditional techniques to create interlocking loops of yarn which form a uniform piece of fabric. Knitters use different techniques, needles and yarn materials to create knitted materials of diverse proportions.
Textile specialised seller: Textile specialised sellers sell textiles, fabrics and haberdashery, etc. in specialised shops.
Canvas goods assembler: Canvas goods assemblers construct products made from a closely woven fabrics and leather such as tents, bags or wallets. Artists also use it as painting surface.
Knitting machine operator: Knitting machine operators set up, operate and monitor knitting machines. They work with specialised machinery, techniques and materials to process threads of yarn into knitted products such as clothing, carpets or rope. They maintain and repair knitting machinery and ensure operations run without problems.
Textile shop manager: Textile shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops.
Optional knowledge
Fabric types 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.
Restoration technician: Restoration technicians overhaul old and classic cars.
Second-hand goods specialised seller: Second-hand goods specialised sellers sell second-hand goods such as books, clothes, appliances etc. in specialised shops.
Specialised seller: Specialised sellers sell goods in specialised shops.
Clothing finisher: Clothing finishers set haberdasheries (e.g. bottoms, zips, and ribbons) and cut threads. They weigh, pack, label materials and products.
Hawker: Hawkers sell goods and services on established routes, street and market locations.
Market vendor: Market vendors sell products such as fruit, vegetables and household products on organised outdoor or indoor market places. They use sales techniques to recommend their goods to passersby.
Costume buyer: Costume buyers work with the costume designer in order to identify the materials for the costumes. They buy and rent fabric, thread, accessories and other items needed to finish the wardrobe. Costume buyers may also purchase clothing items “off the peg”, ready made. They base their purchases on the sketches of the costume designer.
V-belt coverer: V-belt coverers operate machines that cover belts with rubberised fabric. They cut the fabric after one revolution of the belt.
References
- Fabric types – ESCO
