ISCO Specialization 2113.1.6 Textile Chemist

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

Textile Chemist: Textile chemists coordinate and supervise chemical processes for textiles like yarn and fabric forming such as dyeing and finishing.

Essential Skills

  • Evaluate Textile Characteristics
  • Control Textile Process
  • Properties Of Fabrics
  • Textile Printing Technology
  • Research And Development In Textiles
  • Conduct Textile Testing Operations
  • Design Warp Knit Fabrics
  • Health And Safety In The Textile Industry
  • Textile Finishing Technology
  • Develop Specifications Of Technical Textiles
  • Maintain Work Standards
  • Design Yarns
  • Use Textile Finishing Machine Technologies
  • Textile Chemistry
  • Dyeing Technology
  • Textile Technologies


Optional Skills

  • Challenging Issues In The Textile Industry
  • Develop Textile Colouring Recipes
  • Manufacture Man-Made Fibres
  • Nonwoven Machine Technology


Alternative Names

  • Textile Chemist And Colourist
  • Textile Chemical Coordinator
  • Textile Chemical Technician
  • Textile Colour Formulator
  • Textile Chemical Supervisor


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