Test physical properties of textiles

Description

Evaluate the physical properties of textiles by using testing methods, normally in accordance with a standard. It includes fibre identification and trouble shooting.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 4 occupations
  • Optional in 14 occupations
  • Total: 18 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 8 (Plant and machine operators, and assemblers)

Essential for

  • Textile quality technician
    Textile quality technicians perform physical laboratory tests on textile materials and products. They compare textile materials and products to standards and interpret results. Dut…
  • Textile, leather and footwear researcher
    Textile, leather and footwear researchers combine knowledge of material sciences, chemistry, physics, process technologies, management, and engineering to contribute to future inno…
  • Textile process controller
    Textile process controllers perform textile process operations, technical functions in various aspects of design, production and quality control of textile products, and cost contr…
  • Textile quality inspector
    Textile quality inspectors ensure that the manufactured of textile products is compliant with predetermined specifications. Other titles The following job titles also refer to…

Optional for

  • Textile chemical quality technician
    Textile chemical quality technicians perform chemical laboratory tests on textile materials and products. They interpret results and support colouration and finishing of textiles. …
  • 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 tech…
  • Finishing textile technician
    Finishing textile technicians perform operations related to setting up finishing processes. The finishing processes are the final series of operations that improves the appearance …
  • Textile dyeing technician
    Textile dyeing technicians perform operations related to setting up dyeing processes. Duties Textile dyeing technician typically do the following: develop chemical 'recipes' to pro…
  • Braiding textile technician
    Braiding textile technicians perform operations related to setting up the braiding process. Other titles The following job titles also refer to braiding textile technician: cable-b…
  • Yarn spinner
    Yarn spinners convert fibres into yarns. Duties The duties of a yarn spinner include, but are not limited to: Spinning yarn from cotton or wool using charkha or spinning…
  • Textile operations manager
    A textile operations manager is a professional who manages the production process of textile products, from raw materials to finished goods. Duties Here are some of the duties of…
  • Spinning machine operator
    Spinning machine operators produce yarns, twists, and other fibres by tending spinning, twisting, winding, and reeling machines. They handle raw materials, prepare them for spinnin…
  • Textile printer
    Textile printers perform textile printing operations. Other titles The following job titles also refer to textile printer: silk screen printertextile screen printertextile pri…
  • Textile quality manager
    Textile quality managers implement, manage and promote quality systems. They make sure that the textile products adheres to the quality standards of the organisation. Textile quali…
  • Textile product developer
    A Textile Product Developer is a professional responsible for transforming textile designs into market-ready products. Working at the intersection of design, manufacturing, and mar…
  • Textile technologist
    A Textile Technologist is a specialist who develops, tests, and improves fibers, yarns, fabrics, and other textile materials used in clothing, furnishings, and industrial products.…
  • Weaving textile technician
    Weaving textile technicians perform operations related to setting up weaving processes. Other titles The following job titles also refer to weaving textile technician: willow …
  • Nonwoven textile technician
    Nonwoven textile technicians perform operations related to setting up non-woven processes. Other titles The following job titles also refer to nonwoven textile technician: non…

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