Clothing Technologist

Job description

MENSWEAR FABRIC TECHNOLOGIST – TAILORING

West Midlands

Are you a Fabric Technologist who really knows your yarns, fibres and fabrics?

We’re partnering with a major UK retailer looking for an experienced Fabric Technologist to join its established Menswear Tailoring team.

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants to do more than maintain standards. You’ll have the scope to source, develop, innovate and elevate fabric quality, working closely with Designers, Buyers, Merchandisers, Garment Technologists and an international supplier base.

What you’ll be doing:

• Sourcing and developing fabrics and yarns
• Travelling to factories, mills and laundries
• Driving fabric development and continuously improving quality
• Working closely with suppliers to set, review and raise technical standards
• Identifying opportunities for innovation and product development
• Applying your knowledge of fibres, fabrics and performance to technical decisions
• Ensuring products meet the required legal and internal quality standards
• Becoming a key technical voice within the wider Menswear product team

What we’re looking for:

• Strong, proven experience within Fabric Technology
• Excellent knowledge of yarns, fibres, fabrics and performance
• Confidence working cross-functionally with product, buying and design teams
• Strong communication and supplier-management skills
• The ability to operate at a senior technical level and influence product decisions
• Experience within tailoring / mix & match product would be a major advantage

Interested? Send me a message for a confidential conversation or apply today.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

East Midlands

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

20-08-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English