Clothing And Textile Technologist

Background

Clothing and textile technologists work on the technical side of fashion and clothing production. They test fabrics and materials to make sure they're strong, safe, and good quality, and they help solve problems during manufacturing. They might work in laboratories, factories, or offices, using equipment to check how fabrics behave and making sure finished clothes meet safety standards and customer expectations.

Similar Roles

Fashion Designer

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Next Step Roles

Senior Technologist→Quality Assurance Manager→Product Development Manager→Technical Director

Publications

Textile Technology InternationalJournal of the Textile Institute

Books

The Fashion Design ManualTextiles and Clothing TechnologyFashion Entrepreneurship

Movies

The True CostProject Runway

Key Figures

Stella McCartneyVivienne WestwoodJames DysonEythor Bender

Classification

SIC Code0, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference646.4, 677For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Textile TechnologistClothing TechnicianQuality Assurance TechnologistFabric Technologist

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

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