Apparel Textile Technical Service Specialist

Milliken and Company; Hilltop (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken and Company seeks an Apparel Textile Technical Service Specialist to provide expert support across development, production, and post-sale use of apparel fabrics. You will troubleshoot, test, and guide garment performance while coordinating with sales, product development, and manufacturing to meet customer requirements.

The role focuses on fabric performance, quality standards, and technical guidance, with opportunities to travel to customer and manufacturing sites when needed.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze data, identify root causes, and communicate technical findings clearly.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to customer or manufacturing sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to internal teams and external customers regarding apparel textile performance, specifications, and applications.
• Assist with fabric development, including material selection, construction recommendations, and performance optimization.
• Conduct and interpret textile testing (durability, colorfastness, shrinkage, hand feel, moisture management, flame resistance).
• Troubleshoot fabric or garment issues during development/launch and issue corrective actions.
• Support product launches by ensuring alignment across the business, manufacturing and development.
• Act as liaison between customers on small projects/modifications/upgrades to existing products.
• Provide samples to customers for modifications/upgrades.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Development, Quality, and Manufacturing to align technical solutions with customer needs.
• Participate in customer meetings, trials, wear tests, and on-site evaluations as needed.
• Ability to gain deep knowledge of customer requirements and see projects through to finish.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Data analysis

Travel willingness

Textile manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering

Job description

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Apparel Textile Technical Service Specialist

Date: Oct 21, 2026

Location: Spartanburg, SC, US, 29303

Company: Milliken and Company

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leaderwhose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. Fromindustry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products thatenhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook , Instagram and LinkedIn .

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Apparel Textile Technical Service Specialist

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Apparel Textile Technical Service Specialist provides technical expertise and support for apparel fabrics and textile products throughout development, production, and post-sale use. This role serves as a key link between customers, sales, product development, and manufacturing, ensuring textile performance, quality standards, and customer requirements are met. The position focuses on troubleshooting, testing, continuous improvement, and technical guidance related to fabrics, finishes, and garment performance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide technical support to internal teams and external customers regarding apparel textile performance, specifications, and applications

Assist with fabric development, including material selection, construction recommendations, and performance optimization

Conduct and interpret textile testing (e.g., durability, colorfastness, shrinkage, hand feel, moisture management, flame resistance, or other performance attributes as applicable)

Troubleshoot fabric or garment issues during development/launch and issue corrective actions

Support product launches by ensuring alignment across the business, manufacturing and development

Act as liaison between customers on small projects/modifications/upgrades to existing products

Provide samples to customers for modifications/upgrades

Collaborate with Sales, Product Development, Quality, and Manufacturing to align technical solutions with customer needs

Participate in customer meetings, trials, wear tests, and on-site evaluations as needed

Ability to gain deep knowledge of customer requirements and ability to see projects through to the finish line

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering, Textile Science, Apparel Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field

Minimum 5 years of experience in apparel textiles, fabric development, quality, or technical service

Textile Manufacturing experience

Strong interpersonal and communication skills across internal and external stakeholders

Ability to analyze data, identify root causes, and communicate technical findings clearly

Willingness to travel occasionally to customer or manufacturing sites

• This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship for a work visa (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED

Experience supporting performance apparel, uniforms, or protective/workwear textiles

Knowledge of regulatory or performance standards specific to apparel markets (e.g., FR, high-visibility, durability, comfort)

Hands-on lab or manufacturing experience

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Strong fabric formation knowledge

Dyeing and finishing experience

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Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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