Revathy Selvaraj
Sutton,UK
Summary
Experienced textile and garment professional with expertise in garment fit and sealing, textile product development, and fabric manufacturing processes. Proficient in fabric inspection, performance testing, and ensuring material compatibility for production. Skilled in industrial sewing methods, size grading, quality assurance, and supplier capability assessment. Adept at technical documentation writing, CAD/CAM applications, and prototyping with a strong focus on safety protocols and compliance standards. Demonstrates exceptional collaboration skills within virtual teams while maintaining efficiency in production cost management and technological forecasting.
Attentive technician skilled in monitoring and resolving project hazards. Prioritises maintenance and repair tasks with strict time management. Strong record-keeping skills with focus on accuracy.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
In-Plant Training – Garment Manufacturing
Aishwarya Hosiery Tirupur
- Supported garment development from first fit to bulk production, demonstrating adaptability in a dynamic work environment.
- Maintained departmental quality standards for fabric and garment testing and conducted detailed laboratory analyses for garment performance.
- Conducted fabric testing including shrinkage, colour fastness, and durability assessments as part of overall product type evaluation process.
- Observed fit corrections, sealing approvals, and measurement adjustments.
- Gained exposure to grading principles and size specifications.
- Monitored cutting, stitching, finishing, and final inspection processes.
- Flagged quality issues pre-shipment and worked with teams to resolve them efficiently.
- Provided quality reporting to highlight improvement areas, ensuring all documentation reflects responsibility for product quality.
- Learned fabric performance evaluation for women’s wear and sportswear.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
Textile Technician (Part time)
2023.01 - 2024.01
- Conducted COSHH risk assessments for textile chemicals and dyes, maintaining a focus on legal compliance.
- Delivered practical instruction in garment construction techniques and provided briefing sessions on special projects.
- Guided students in fabric selection, pattern development, and garment quality standards while fostering a creative vision.
Art Teacher
2016.01 - 2022.01
- Taught students’ fundamental art and design principles, including colour theory, composition, and creative techniques, emphasizing creative direction and initiative.
- Guided students in developing creative concepts, sketching, and visual presentation skills with a focus on respectable relationships.
- Organized and supervised art projects and exhibitions, encouraging creativity and attention to detail. Stock taking was also a part of the organizational responsibilities.
Boutique Owner Women’s Wear Self-Employed
2015.01 - 2016.01
- Selected and sourced fabrics, trims, and materials for custom garments, ensuring purchase order compliance.
- Coordinated with tailors for garment construction, alterations, and finishing, overseeing the entire process for quality assurance.
- Conducted client consultations, fittings, and measurements to ensure accurate garment fit, demonstrating strong multitasking and prioritization skills.
Production & Fabric Development Assistant
Shrii Ponni Textiles
Erode, Tamil Nadu
2012.01 - 2014.01
- Maintained high production and quality standards across the manufacturing process, supporting consistent zero-defect output while driving process improvement.
- Conducted in-line and final quality inspections on fabrics and garments to ensure compliance with technical specifications and client requirements.
- Monitored production workflows and fabric utilization, ensuring materials met quality benchmarks before entering garment construction, and understood treating and dying processes.
- Collaborated with design, fabric development, and atelier teams to address quality issues and implement timely corrective actions through creative vision.
- Coordinated with suppliers and mills to ensure fabrics delivered met approved standards, colour accuracy, and performance expectations.
- Reviewed fabric swatches, lab dips, and development samples to ensure alignment with production requirements and quality expectations.
- Supported pre-production approvals and quality checks, ensuring smooth transitions from development to bulk production.
- Maintained detailed quality control documentation and inspection records to track production performance and defect prevention.
- Identified potential production risks and quality inconsistencies, working with cross-functional teams to implement solutions and improve efficiency.
- Ensured production timelines were met while maintaining strict quality standards, minimizing rework and delays, thereby supporting overall organization change.
Education
Diploma - Garments Technology
SSM Institute of Textile Technology
India04.2004
Some College (No Degree) - Fashion Design
National Institute of Fashion Design (NIFD)
Jamshedpur08.2006
Diploma - Fine Arts
Sri Krishna Modern Art School
Skills
- Garment Fit and Sealing (fit sessions, measurement checks, sealing approval)
- Textile Product Development Yarn to Fabric (yarn selection, fabric construction, textile development)
- Fabric Manufacturing (Rapier loom weaving, textile production processes)
- Fabric Inspection and Performance Testing (defect identification, shrinkage testing, colour fastness, GSM measurement)
- Fabric and Trim Suitability (material compatibility, trim evaluation)
- Garment Construction for Production (industrial sewing methods, bulk manufacturing)
- Size Grading and Measurement Specifications (grading rules, size charts, fit consistency)
- Product Testing and Quality Standards (garment testing, quality assurance)
- Supplier Capability Assessment (production capacity review, supplier evaluation)
- Packaging and Labelling Compliance (care labels, packaging standards)
- Fault Investigation and Returns Monitoring (defect tracking, quality issue resolution)
- COSHH Compliance and Safety Awareness (chemical handling, risk assessment)
- Quality Reporting (production tracking, quality documentation)
- Production Cost Awareness (fabric utilization, material efficiency, cost control)
- Technical specification knowledge
- Technical drawing reading
- Safety protocol adherence
- Efficient communication
- Clear presentation
- Collaboration in virtual teams
Certification
- Obtained certification in Fabric Printing from CIICP
- UI/UX Design – Design Mortals Academy (Figma, WordPress, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint))
- Graphic Design in Web – Arena Animation. (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CorelDRAW, InDesign)
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Women’s Garments, Accessories & Sportswear Development, Developed technical understanding of measurement charts and fabric consumption., Analyzed garment construction methods for durability and cost optimization, demonstrating strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities., Researched garment structure, embellishment techniques, and fabric behavior.
Accomplishments
- Saree design selected for the Mrs. Jamshedpur Contest, demonstrating strong fabric knowledge, garment construction understanding, and commercial product appeal.
- Obtained second prize in a T-shirt painting competition conducted at NIFD, Jamshedpur
- Designed and coordinated bulk production of children’s garments for a primary school event, ensuring size consistency, fabric suitability, and quality finishing.
- Managed a boutique specializing in women’s and children’s wear, overseeing garment development, fabric sourcing, fit adjustments, and cost-conscious production.
Timeline
Textile Technician (Part time)
2023.01 - 2024.01
Art Teacher
2016.01 - 2022.01
Boutique Owner Women’s Wear Self-Employed
2015.01 - 2016.01
Production & Fabric Development Assistant
Shrii Ponni Textiles
2012.01 - 2014.01
Diploma - Fine Arts
Sri Krishna Modern Art School
In-Plant Training – Garment Manufacturing
Aishwarya Hosiery Tirupur
Diploma - Garments Technology
SSM Institute of Textile Technology
Some College (No Degree) - Fashion Design
National Institute of Fashion Design (NIFD)