Fabric Technologist- Supplier- London

CVUK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CVUK client in London seeks an experienced Fabric Technologist to develop and source new fabrics and join a multi-functional Menswear team designing, developing and producing garments for major retailers.

The role involves working with fabric suppliers for samples, ensuring cost-effective developments, and managing colour lab-dye approvals for distribution to factories.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education in textile/fabric technology.
• 7+ years fabric technology experience in clothing industry, UK-based preferred.
• Experience with UK retailers/supermarkets (e.g., M&S, Tesco).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident, proactive approach and able to work in a team under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interact effectively with suppliers and colleagues at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Work with fabric suppliers to sample or develop fabrics required.
• Ensure fabric sourcing and innovation aligns with strategic sourcing of garments.
• Ensure fabric developments are cost-effective.
• Ensure all colours are lab-dyed, submitted to customers, approved, and distributed to relevant factories.
• Discuss and agree on solutions with suppliers if test results are substandard.
• Risk assess new fabrics.
• Ensure fibre composition testing is complete and care labels issued.
• Keep all technical files up to date and contribute to ESG / Scope 3 targets.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Organisational skills

Teamwork under pressure

Supplier interaction

UK retailer experience

Education

Degree in textile/fabric technology

Job description

Our client, a long-established international clothing manufacturer, requires a Fabric Technologist for its London office to develop and source new fabrics and form part of a multi-functional Menswear team dedicated to the design, development and production of garments for several leading clothing retailers.

Fabric Technologist Responsibilities:

• - Working with fabric suppliers to sample or develop fabrics required.
• - To ensure fabric sourcing and innovation is in line with our strategic sourcing of garments.
• - To ensure fabric developments are cost-effective.
• - To ensure all colours required are lab dyed, submitted to the customer, and approved and distributed to relevant factories.
• - To discuss and agree on solutions with suppliers if test results are substandard.
• - To risk assess new fabrics.
• - To ensure all fibre composition testing is complete and appropriate care labels are issued.
• - To ensure all technical files are kept up to date and actively work towards achieving ESG / Scope 3 business and customer targets.

Skills and Requirements:

• - Educated to degree standard.
• - Seven years+ relevant experience of fabric technology in the clothing industry, preferably with a UK-based supplier.
• - Experience working with UK retailers and supermarkets, such as Marks & Spencer and Tesco.
• - Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• - Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• - A confident, proactive approach - capable of working effectively in a team under pressure in a demanding, fast paced environment.
• - Ability to interact effectively with suppliers and colleagues at all levels.