Material Technologist

Material Technologist

(Based at Silueta, Biyagama)

Silueta (Pvt) Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of MAS Holdings, specialises in no-sew bonding technology and advanced thermal moulding capabilities. With operations in Sri Lanka and additional facilities in India and Indonesia, Silueta supports a diversified workforce and continues to expand its global footprint to meet evolving market needs. Silueta provides seamless, high-performance designs for categories such as intimate wear and sportswear, offering premium apparel solutions crafted for both comfort and performance.

Embark on a journey of change with MAS, by joining the Silueta team as a Material Technologist. We are on the lookout for a dedicated individual to develop material (fabric/foam/flock) in order to meet Technology requirements and customer requirements/ specifications in a timely manner, while liaising with suppliers, and testing garments to the required customer quality standards of durability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand customer requirements and develop technically feasible fabrics with silicone flock applications.

• Test and assess fabrics (performance, durability, shrinkage, molding, etc.) to ensure retailer acceptance and minimize risks.

• Select and align raw material suppliers with customer and technical requirements.

• Coordinate with suppliers, merchandising, and fabric tech teams to resolve issues and meet timelines.

• Inspect first bulk materials at supplier sites before factory delivery.

• Maintain, issue, and file all fabric, test, and quality standards for timely decision-making.

• Re-engineer raw materials when needed through yarn or construction changes.

• Complete all raw material pre-productions and risk assessments before bulk processing.

• Provide fabric data for pattern adjustments based on shrinkage and curing conditions.

• Prepare and present technical details at risk analysis and pre-production meetings; advise on fabric handling.

• Manage color development and secure lab dip approvals as per seasonal and technical requirements.

• Support marketing and purchasing for bulk PO release.

• Obtain first bulk approvals and provide color continuity cards to MQA.

• Create flock mixing recipes according to agreed lead times.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Degree in Textile Engineering

• 1-2 years’ experience in similar capacity

• Basic understanding of garment components and fabrics/materials.