Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify properties of textile
- Specifications and or sample of textile material or product are confirmed with originator or client.
- End use and performance standards expected of finished product are clarified with appropriate personnel.
- Sample is analysed to determine type and composition using appropriate techniques, if required.
- Perform preliminary selection and evaluation of dyes
- Preliminary selection of dyes and chemicals and auxiliaries is undertaken with reference to specifications and or previous product dyeing references.
- Expected textile production or reproduction processes are identified based on preliminary dye selection and appropriate personnel advised.
- Preliminary dye selection is determined for the sample of textile.
- Dye selections and specification or recipe are trailed using laboratory-based production facilities and results evaluated against requirements of originator or client.
- Dye selection or recipe is reviewed and retested as required.
- Approval of preliminary dye specification by originator or client is sought before implementing limited production run.
- Perform final selection and evaluation of dyes and specification or recipe
- Sampling and testing techniques are selected appropriate to evaluation of product during limited production run.
- Tests are implemented using quality standards and OHS practices.
- Results are analysed and preliminary dye selection/recipe reviewed and retested as required.
- Dye selection checked against original client specifications and requirements and workplace production process and requirements.
- Approval of colour specification by originator or client is sought before implementing bulk production run.
- Environmental requirements and procedures concerned with waste, pollution, storage and recycling of materials are correctly applied at all stages of the process.