Textile technologists are responsible for sourcing the correct fabrics that are fit for the purpose such as crease resistance or water resistance. They perform quality control tests and experiment with dyeing and production processes.
You could be:
The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary depending on:
Starting salaries can be around £18,000 to £22,000 a year, rising to between £25,000 and £35,000 with experience. Those in a management role can earn up to £40,000 a year or more.
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You need to have:
You need to be able to:
Starting in September 2019, the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) is reviewing the qualifications in Scotland.
These include:
The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
Textile Institute
Tel: 0161 237 1188
E-mail:
tiihq@textileinst.org.uk
Website:
https://www.textileinstitute.org/
Twitter:
@textileinst
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TheTextileInst
The Textile Institute is the chartered professional institute for the textile, clothing and footwear industries. Members can gain internationally recognised qualifications.
Textiles Scotland
Website:
http://www.textilescotland.com
Twitter:
@textilescotland
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/textilescotland
The Scottish Enterprise website provides a list of textile companies in Scotland as well as other information about the industry.
UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT)
Tel: 020 7843 9460
E-mail:
info@ukft.org
Website:
http://www.ukft.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/UKfashionandtextile/