Lab Technician – Job Responsibilities in Garment Industry

A Lab Technician in the garment/textile industry is mainly responsible for fabric and garment testing, quality analysis, maintaining test records, and ensuring materials meet required standards and buyer specifications.

Key Job Responsibilities
- Fabric Testing
- Conduct physical and chemical tests on incoming fabrics.
- Check fabric GSM, thickness, width, shrinkage, color fastness, pilling, strength, and other parameters.
- Test fabric samples according to approved standards and buyer requirements.
- Color & Shade Testing
- Conduct shade matching and evaluation.
- Check color fastness to washing, rubbing, perspiration, light, water, etc.
- Coordinate with dyeing/finishing teams regarding shade-related issues.
- Garment Testing
- Conduct required tests on finished garments.
- Check dimensional stability, appearance, seam performance, fabric strength, and other quality parameters.
- Ensure test results meet buyer specifications.
- Chemical Testing
- Perform basic chemical tests as required for textiles and garments.




- Handle laboratory chemicals safely and maintain proper chemical records.
- Ensure testing is carried out according to approved procedures.
- Sample Preparation
- Collect and prepare fabric/garment samples for testing.
- Maintain proper identification and traceability of samples.
- Ensure samples are tested within the required time.
- Laboratory Equipment
- Operate and maintain laboratory testing equipment.
- Conduct regular calibration and verification of instruments.
- Report equipment problems and arrange necessary maintenance.
- Documentation & Records
- Maintain test reports, test registers, calibration records, and sample records.
- Prepare daily/weekly laboratory reports.
- Maintain proper documentation for internal and buyer inspections.
- Quality Coordination
- Coordinate with QA, QC, production, dyeing, finishing, merchandising, and sourcing teams.
- Communicate test failures and suppo

📌 Lab Technician (Tiruppur)
🏢 uk textiles
📍 Tiruppur