Textile Specialist

14 hours ago

Kingston Upon Thames UK, South West London, United Kingdom Sustainable Infrastructure Ltd Full time

Textile Fibre Specialist / Scientist - Circular Recycling of Mixed-Textiles


SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE’S CLIENT is working on a world’s first artificial intelligence waste garment project based near London. The company is going through a period of significant growth and there is an opportunity to join the project team at a key time and be involved in solving a complex problem.


SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE’S CLIENT are looking to appoint a Textile Fibre Specialist / Scientist . The Textile Fibre Specialist / Scientist will help us unlock the full potential of fibre breakdown. A background in Nonwoven is required.


As a Textile Fibre Specialist / Scientist , your responsibilities encompass a variety of critical tasks:

  • Textile Material Development: Researching and developing new textile materials with specific properties and applications.
  • Product Design and Manufacturing: Designing textile-based products and overseeing their manufacturing processes, ensuring quality and efficiency.
  • Quality Control and Testing: Conducting tests and quality control procedures to ensure textile products meet industry standards.
  • Process Optimization: Optimizing textile manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize waste.
  • Research and Development: Contributing to advancements in textile technology through research and innovation.
  • Consultation and Technical Support: Providing technical expertise to industries that use textiles, such as fashion, healthcare, and automotive.
  • Work closely with our Senior Fibre Extrusion Scientist in the planning, set-up, and implementation of new experiments
  • Work alongside our Senior Fibre Extrusion Scientist in identifying new avenues for research, including in fabric prototyping, coloration, and surface functionalization
  • Prepare fibre and yarn samples for various characterization processes
  • Maintain a tidy and detailed lab notebook of all experiments and data
  • BS or higher in textiles, fibre science, polymer science, materials science, chemical engineering, or related field
  • Basic knowledge of tensile testing, rheology, DSC, titrations, optical microscopy
  • Desire to work in a start-up environment with a small team
  • A passion for sustainable materials and circular design
  • Familiarity with melt spinning and yarn processing a plus
  • Working experience in a university lab or other is strongly preferred


This is a permanent opportunity based onsite 5 days a week starting in January or February.

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