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NOSK CAREERWork in the garment industry

Fabric Technologist

Approves fabric against the buyer's standard and prevents shading, shrinkage and performance failures reaching the line.

Level
Mid level
Works in
Mill, lab and factory fabric store
Department
Pattern, CAD & sampling
Directory organisations in
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan
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The daily work

  • Read and judge test reports: shrinkage, colour fastness, pilling, strength, GSM.
  • Run inspection of incoming fabric rolls (4-point system) and release or reject lots.
  • Set shrinkage and skew allowances for pattern and cutting.
  • Investigate fabric-related claims with the mill and hold them to the standard.

Skills employers screen for

  • Test standards (ISO / AATCC / ASTM) and what each number actually means
  • Fabric construction, yarn count, GSM and finishing effects
  • 4-point inspection and lot release judgement
  • Technical negotiation with mills

Qualification

Textile engineering or technology degree, or lab experience in a mill.

How to get in

  1. 1.Learn to read a real test report end to end — the free explainer walks through one.
  2. 2.Target mills first: the technical grounding you gain there travels well into buying offices.
  3. 3.Apply as Lab Technician / Fabric QA and grow into technologist roles.

Organisations that employ this role

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