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TEXTILE
ENGINEERING
PVC , knit shrunk, spandex,
stain-proof, lycra, anti-wrinkle... this is the age of man
made fabrics people!! - A totally new dimension in the area of
fabric production!!
Our textile industry has
reached the stars since independence. Name any foreign textile
producer, and we will be able to give them stiff competition (
yes! we’re that confident!). Our cloth industry has witnessed a
revolution. The basis of textile technology is largely dependent
on the advent of synthetic and other natural fibres,
blending and mixing for producing different varieties of mixed
fibres... and finally their transformation into yarn or fabric.
(looo..ng
process!)
Let’s start you up with
the basics of this career -
Textile engineering can be subdivided into three sections. We’ll
proceed step by step -The first section involves the processing
of fibre by blending different material and designing the
pattern and texture.
The second section involves
the chemical processes involved in dyeing and bleaching.
The third section involves the development and operation of
the textile machinery for yarn making and weaving.
Inorder to perform all the
specified tasks, you need to do a B.Tech course(4 years)
If you want more, we have the M.Tech. for you (1 and a half
years).
Since we’re talking
technology, you need to have a good background in Maths, Physics
and Chemistry. It helps if you possess logical reasoning and
problem solving skills. A good mental ability is obviously
desired too.
Just imagine yourself as a Textile Engineer - what will you be
required to do?? You should be able to understand mechanical
concepts, express your ideas in the form of sketches, and
conceptualize forms and structures. Above all this, a certain
aptitude for practical work, accuracy, good judgement and the
ability to work as a part of a team is required from a textile
engineer.
Be it production, sales or
export - you’ll be able to find employment as -
- Marketing Executives of
textile products
- Operation, maintenance
and repairs of machinery and other supporting operations in
the running of a textile producing unit.
- Production of man made
fabric like, rayon, blended fibre etc..
- Garment Manufacturer
- Export executives for
any of these products.
All said and done, our textile
industry has a very bright future. This is the result of the
tremendous rise in our export potential, the favorable government
policies and the GATT agreement. What’s more?? Both the public
and private sector enterprises have innumerable job openings due
to the keen foreign participation.
You need not worry about
the research factor, if that’s where you wish to head.
The potential for R&D in this field is high with
infrastructural facilities available both in the private and
government sector. Moreover, trained and experienced professionals
will be much sought after, both in India and abroad where training
facilities are insufficient.
 So next time you hear of
yet another new age fabric - hold on to your hopes - who knows,
you too might end up revolutionizing the cloth industry with your
innovation.
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