Description
The various steps and methods of the manufacturing process of textile. The techniques applied to the finishing of textile products based on the type of textile used.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 8 occupations
- Optional in 2 occupations
- Total: 10 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 8 (Plant and machine operators, and assemblers)
Essential for
- WeaverWeavers operate the weaving process at traditional hand powered weaving machines (from silk to carpet, from flat to Jacquard). They monitor fabric quality and condition of machines…
- Textile pattern making machine operatorTextile pattern making machine operators create patterns, designs and decoration for textiles and fabrics using machines and equipment. They choose which materials to use and check…
- Braiding machine operatorBraiding machine operators supervise the braiding process of a group of machines, monitoring fabric quality and braiding conditions. They inspect braiding machines after set up, st…
- Textile machine operatorTextile machine operator supervises the textile process of a group of machines, monitoring quality and productivity. They inspect textile machines after set up, start up, and durin…
- Tufting operatorTufting operators supervise the tufting process of a group of machines, monitoring fabric quality and tufting conditions. They inspect tufting machines after set up, start up, and …
- Knitting machine operatorKnitting machine operators set up, operate and monitor knitting machines. They work with specialised machinery, techniques and materials to process threads of yarn into knitted pro…
- Fashion designerA Fashion Designer is a creative professional who designs clothing, accessories, and footwear, bringing innovative ideas and trends to the world of fashion. They are responsible fo…
- Carpet weaverCarpet weavers operate machinery to create textile floor coverings. They create carpets and rugs from wool or synthetic textiles using specialised equipment. Carpet weavers can use…
Optional for
- KnitterKnitters 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 u…
- Weaving machine operatorWeaving machine operators set up, operate and monitor weaving machines .They work with specialised machinery, techniques and materials to process threads of yarn into weaved produc…