Job Purpose:
To ensure the quality of incoming fabrics by conducting thorough inspections, identifying defects, maintaining quality records, and coordinating with mills/vendors and internal teams. The role involves regular factory and vendor visits to ensure compliance with quality standards and timely resolutions of fabric-related issues.
Key Responsibilities:
€¢ Conduct fabric inspection
€¢ Check fabric against quality standards for GSM, shade, shrinkage, color fastness, weaving defects, dyeing issues, etc.
€¢ Record and report all findings with photographic evidence and documentation.
€¢ Coordinate with fabric suppliers for sample submission, approvals, and rectification of defects.
€¢ Follow up with mills to ensure adherence to technical specifications and timelines.
€¢ Reject and communicate non-conforming goods with proper documentation.
€¢ Regularly visit mills/factories to inspect bulk fabric in production or ready for dispatch.
€¢ Monitor in-process checks at vendors to prevent major defects in final deliveries.
€¢ Ensure fabric delivery timelines are being met as per production schedules.
€¢ Send fabric swatches for internal or external lab testing (., color fastness, pilling, dimensional stability).
€¢ Review lab reports and escalate deviations from standards.
€¢ Maintain records of all testing reports and approvals.
€¢ Maintain detailed inspection reports, quality logs, and fabric history.
€¢ Update MIS or ERP systems with inspection results and delivery status.
€¢ Highlight critical issues to the sourcing, merchandising, and production teams.
Key Skills & Competencies:
€¢ Willingness to travel for factory/mill visits.
€¢ Eye for detail and problem-solving approach.
€¢ Diploma/Degree in Textile Technology, Fabric Science, or related field.
€¢ 1€“3 years of experience in fabric quality inspection in a garment/textile company.
€¢ Familiarity with fabric suppliers and mills is a plus.