Establish and manage a functional textile lab that supports internal quality validation, maintains color standards, coordinates lab dips and test results with outsourced vendors, and ensures lab-to-bulk color consistency.
Mandatory experience for
5-7 years in woven fabric and garment testing
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1. Lab Setup & Management
Plan and set up the textile testing and color lab, including layout, equipment, consumables, and safety protocols.
Identify and procure essential testing and shade assessment tools (GSM cutter, pH meter, shrinkage markers, light box, spectrophotometer, etc.).
Develop SOPs and maintain calibration schedules for lab instruments.
2. Shade Development & Color Matching
Receive shade references (Pantone, swatch, digital) from merchandising or buyers.
Coordinate lab dip development with outsourced dyeing/printing vendors.
Evaluate lab dips (visual and Delta E) and provide feedback to vendors.
Maintain a physical and digital shade library with buyer-approved standards and bulk references.
3. Testing Oversight (Vendor & In-House)
Verify and document fabric testing results received from vendors (colorfastness, shrinkage, pH, etc.).
Conduct basic in-house fabric checks for GSM, dimensional stability, appearance, and color consistency.
Identify deviations in shade, quality, or fastness and communicate with QC and merch teams.
4. Documentation & Internal Approvals
Record all lab dip approvals/rejections, test reports, and vendor submissions systematically.
Issue internal lab approvals for cutting/production once shades are cleared.
Maintain traceability between approved shade and bulk production lot.
5. Vendor & Team Coordination
Serve as technical liaison between merchandisers, dyeing units, printing vendors, and embroidery houses.
Guide assistants (if any) on shade swatch prep, documentation, and lab discipline.
Communicate recurring quality or color issues to relevant departments.
6. Lab Hygiene & Safety
Ensure lab cleanliness, organization, and proper storage of samples, dyes, and chemicals.
Follow material safety guidelines and ensure PPE usage where necessary.
Desirable Skills:
Good eye for color differentiation and precision.
Familiarity with woven and knitted fabric behavior.
Understanding of sustainable dye practices and certifications (GOTS, OEKO-TEX).
Experience working with external processing units.
Competence in basic fabric testing and Excel-based documentation.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ?35,000.00 - ?50,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Cell phone reimbursement
Health insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Provident Fund
Schedule:
Morning shift
Supplemental Pay:
Performance bonus
Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
Erode, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
Textile Laboratory: 10 years (Required)
Work Location: In person