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Garment Technologist Socks & Hosiery
Location: Nottingham
Job Type: Permanent | Office-based
Valenti Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of an established business within the clothing and textiles industry for an experienced Garment Technologist.
This opportunity is particularly suited to someone with a strong technical background in socks, although experience across underwear and loungewear will also be considered.
You'll play an important role in bringing products from the initial development stage through to production, ensuring they meet the required standards for fit, quality, performance and durability.
Working alongside internal teams and international manufacturing partners, you'll be responsible for resolving technical challenges, reviewing samples and ensuring products are ready for production.
We're looking for someone who enjoys the technical side of product development, has an excellent eye for detail and is confident working with overseas suppliers.
The role
Your responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing the technical development of sock products from initial design through to production.
- Creating and maintaining accurate product specifications, measurements and construction details.
- Reviewing technical packs and recommending improvements to fit, construction and product performance.
- Assessing samples and providing clear feedback to factories to resolve any technical issues.
- Carrying out fit assessments and checking sizing, comfort and overall product quality.
- Working closely with overseas manufacturers to ensure products meet agreed specifications.
- Reviewing yarns, materials and construction techniques to ensure they are suitable for the finished product.
- Ensuring products meet relevant retailer requirements, quality standards and legislation.
- Coordinating product testing, including shrinkage, colour fastness, abrasion, pilling and fibre composition. xgikmsk
- Reviewing laboratory results and working with suppliers to resolve any failures. Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
Garment Technologist in West Bridgford employer: Valenti Recruitment
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