Textile Technician

Textile technicians perform technical functions in various aspects of the design, production and quality control of textile products.

Textile technicians may perform the following tasks:

  • analyse the structure and properties of raw materials used in textiles and prepare specifications for their production
  • select and develop dyes to produce fabrics of the required colour
  • obtain and analyse test data
  • carry out or supervise testing and quality control
  • engage in research, developing new or better processes and materials.

Textile technicians may specialise as dyeing and finishing technical officers, fabric design technical officers, or in areas such as weaving, knitting and spinning.

Textile technicians may work in laboratories and production areas.

Required Skills - Textile Technician

  • enjoy practical and manual activities
  • methodical and thorough
  • able to think logically
  • problem-solving skills
  • good communication skills
  • good colour perception
  • interested in chemistry

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