Position: Senior Fabric Technical Expert – Knits Only

Location: Tirupur, Tamil Nadu

Company: [Your Company Name]

Industry: Premium Knitwear Garment Export

Experience: 15+ years in Fabric Sourcing, Development & Technical Management (Knits)

Salary: Best in Industry (Negotiable for the right candidate)

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About the Company:

We are a premium garment export house based in Tirupur, serving high-end international clients. Our focus is on delivering exceptional quality knitwear through innovation, sustainability, and efficient systems. We are looking for a Senior Fabric Expert (Knits) with strong technical expertise, deep mill connections, and a sharp eye for quality to lead our fabric function.

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Key Responsibilities:

1. Fabric R&D; & Technical Development (Knits Only):
- Lead development of new knitted fabric structures (single jersey, interlock, rib, fleece, piqué, etc.).
- Recommend yarn types, blends, counts, and finishes based on buyer requirements and end-use.
- Guide development of special knits: organic cotton, mélange, slub, lycra blends, sustainable knits, etc.





2. Technical Fabric Management:
- Resolve technical challenges: shrinkage, GSM variation, spirality, shade variation, torque issues, pilling, etc.
- Implement strong technical SOPs from yarn to finished fabric (knitting, dyeing, compacting, finishing).
- Evaluate fabric performance and ensure bulk consistency in handle, appearance, and construction.

3. Fabric Sourcing & Mill Evaluation:
- Build and manage a robust network of knitting, dyeing, and finishing units across South India.
- Evaluate vendor capabilities technically before approvals (machines, capacity, technical controls).
- Negotiate technically-driven prices based on fabric specs and buyer expectations.

4. Quality & Compliance Control:
- Enforce quality standards: 4-point inspection, lab testing (shrinkage, colorfastness, pilling, bursting strength, etc.).
- Approve lab dips, bulk fabric, and handle all fabric-related buyer tech que

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