Textile Engineer / Fabric Consultant for Activewear Startup

₹750-1250 INR / hour

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Posted 4 months ago

₹750-1250 INR / hour

Project Description: We are launching a premium athleisure brand in India targeting the yoga and fitness market. We need a freelance textile engineer to lead the Research & Development phase of our product line. Scope of Work: Fabric Analysis: Review and test fabric samples (knitted fabrics: nylon/spandex, polyester/elastane) sourced from potential Chinese manufacturers. Technical Specification: Help us define the exact technical specifications for our products (GSM, stretch recovery, wicking, anti-microbial properties, etc.). Supplier Communication: Assist in communicating technical requirements to suppliers in China to ensure they understand our quality benchmarks. Quality Control: Advise on key quality parameters to monitor during production. Ideal Candidate: Degree in Textile Engineering or related field. Deep understanding of performance fabrics (Nylon, Spandex, Polyester, Elastane). Experience in the activewear or sportswear industry is mandatory. Familiarity with international testing standards (ASTM, ISO) is a plus. Based in India (for easier time zone coordination, though remote work is fine). Budget: To be discussed based on experience (Hourly or Fixed Fee). To Apply: Please share your experience with similar activewear projects and your proposed approach to this R&D phase.

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Textile Design

Project ID: 40260717

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@xxxxYu

I am CrossFit Shancheng’s co-founder, with 5 years as a professional yoga instructor and rich personal yoga experience. Deeply engaged in yoga and fitness scenes and having served thousands of enthusiasts, I fully understand consumers’ real activewear needs, offering your high-end athleisure brand practical, market-aligned R&D feedback. Your company needs more than technical parameters—it needs real consumer wearing experience: whether clothes are usable and fit yoga/fitness scenarios. This is my key advantage over pure technical staff. With this front-line experience and my own yoga practice, I will test fabric samples (knitted: nylon/spandex, polyester/elastane) as a "front-line instructor + senior user". I will focus on key performances (stretch recovery, wicking, anti-microbial properties, close-fitting comfort), assist in defining core specs like GSM to avoid parameter-usage disconnection, help communicate with Chinese suppliers, convey user needs clearly, and provide targeted quality control suggestions to build high-end, functional products that fit yoga/fitness groups and gain quick market recognition.

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@kunalkukku

I believe I’m the best candidate for this project because my skills and experience closely match what you’re looking for. currently working with same things , which allows me to understand the requirements quickly and deliver high-quality results.

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