Lab Technician Fabric

Textile Testing Lab Technician – All Fabrics (Overview)

A Textile Testing Lab Technician is responsible for testing and analyzing different types of fabrics to evaluate their quality, performance, durability, and compliance with industry standards. This role involves working with both natural and synthetic textiles, using specialized testing instruments, and preparing detailed reports.

Key Responsibilities

1. Sample Preparation

Receiving and conditioning fabric samples

Cutting specimens according to test standards (ISO, ASTM, AATCC)

Labeling and maintaining sample records

2. Physical Testing

GSM Test

Tensile strength

Tearing strength

Bursting strength

Pilling resistance

Abrasion resistance

Seam strength / seam slippage

Stretch & recovery

Dimensional stability (shrinkage test)

Air permeability

3. Colorfastness Testing

Colorfastness to washing, rubbing, perspiration, light, water, bleach

Grey scale grading for color change & staining

4. Chemical Testing (as needed)

pH value

Formaldehyde content

Fiber composition (burn test or chemical analysis)

Color strength (K/S value)

5. Reporting & Compliance

Recording test results accurately

Preparing test certificates

Ensuring compliance with buyer and industry standards

Maintaining calibration records for instruments

Following safety protocols in the lab

Skills Required

Knowledge of AATCC, ASTM, ISO test methods

Ability to use lab equipment (GSM cutter, crock meter, tensile tester, washing fastness tester, etc.)

Basic computer skills (Excel, report making)

Attention to detail

Understanding of textile fibers & fabric structures

Common Fabrics Tested

Cotton, Polyester, Viscose, Blends

Knit, Woven, Denim

Technical textiles

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person