Clothing Technologist (London Area)

Fabric Technologist

Salary: £35,000 – £43,000

London

A fantastic Fabric Technologist opporunity to work alongside the product development and technical teams advising on fabric standards and procedures, sustainability, compliance, and care labelling has come up with a high profile fashion business.

Responsibilities include;

• Ensure fabric is quality managed to meet performance standards and market regulations whilst maintaining critical path dates

• Proactively troubleshoot possible production issues regarding fabric characteristics, technical construction, lead times, colours, and provide solutions or recommendations to mitigate risk in bulk production

• Manage test reports, implementing corrective action or solutions where fabric performance falls below expected standard

• Maintain database of fabric suppliers, keeping certificates and actioning audits

• Manage all fabric sustainability requirements and verification process including GRS, RWS.

Experience and Qualifications

• In depth woven and knitted fabric production and testing process knowledge
• Confident in implementing robust and efficient fabric management systems
• Understanding and experience of sustainable fabric standards (Textile Exchange, BCI etc) and verification process (scope certificates, transaction certificates etc)
• Informed on REACH regulations and other relevant global substances legislation
• Experience working in or visiting fabric manufacturers

If you have relevant experience for this role, please click the apply button to send your CV to Olivia Mcilorum, remembering to state your current salary level and package.

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