properties of textile materials
The characteristics and properties of different textile and fabric materials. These include strength, flexibility, elasticity, softness, durability, heat insulation, low weight, water absorbency/repellence, dyeability and resistance to chemicals.
Moreover, the influence of chemical composition and molecular arrangement of yarn and fibre properties and fabric structure on the physical properties of textile fabrics; the different fibre types; the materials used in different processes and the effect on materials as they are processed.
Occupations using this skill
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braiding textile technician
carpet handicraft worker
carpet weaver
clothing alteration machinist
clothing development manager
clothing fashion designer
clothing shop manager
dressmaker
embroiderer
embroidery machine operator
fashion designer
furniture upholsterer
knitter
mattress maker
mattress making machine operator
screen making technician
sewing machine operator
tailor
textile chemical quality technician
textile chemist
textile designer
textile dyeing technician
textile dyer
textile pattern making machine operator
textile process controller
textile product developer
textile quality technician
textile shop manager
textile sourcing merchandiser
textile technologist
textile, leather and footwear researcher
upholsterer
weaving machine supervisor
yarn spinner
braiding machine operator
brush maker
canvas goods assembler
chemical engineer
clothing CAD patternmaker
clothing CAD technician
clothing cutter
clothing product grader
clothing quality inspector
clothing sample machinist
clothing technologist
cotton gin operator
digital prototyper
doll maker
drapery and carpet cleaner
fire prevention and protection engineer
health and safety engineer
knitting machine operator
knitting machine supervisor
knitting textile technician
laundry ironer
laundry worker
man-made fiber spinner
materials engineer
nonwoven filament machine operator
nonwoven staple machine operator
sustainability manager
textile quality inspector
toymaker
tufting operator
wearing apparel patternmaker
weaver
weaving machine operator