Hard Skills
IntermediateFabric Physical Property TestingThe process of measuring mechanical characteristics of textiles such as tensile strength, tear resistance, pilling, and abrasion resistance using specialized laboratory equipment.
IntermediateVisual Defect IdentificationThe ability to detect and categorize material flaws such as slubs, holes, uneven dyeing, or scarring in leather during manual inspection.
IntermediateColorfastness AnalysisEvaluating the resistance of textile dyes to fading or bleeding when exposed to light, laundering, perspiration, or rubbing using grayscale standards.
AdvancedKnowledge of ASTM and ISO Textile StandardsUnderstanding and applying international testing protocols and specifications for textiles, fibers, and leather products.
IntermediateFiber and Material IdentificationThe technical skill of identifying various fiber types (natural vs. synthetic) and leather grains through burn tests, chemical solubility, or microscopic analysis.
BasicNon-Conformance ReportingThe systematic documentation of test failures and deviations from specifications, including the communication of findings to production teams.