Who is a textiles dyer and what do they do? The job of a textiles dyer is to dye textiles.
What are the activities of the textiles dyer job? His/her activities are as follows – he/she prepares chemicals, dyes, dye baths and solutions according to formulas – makes samples by dyeing textiles and calculating the necessary formulas – dyes textiles of all kinds, for instance cotton, flax, wool, silk, synthetic fibres and their blends in various forms (individual garments, yarns, woven fabrics, knitted fabrics, non-woven fabrics, berets, hats, etc.) on machines and equipment of all kinds while making use of dyestuffs of various kinds – controls production lines preparing dyestuffs and chemicals for dyeing – the dyer also does some basic adjustment and regular maintenance of dyeing machines and equipment.
Where is it done and under what conditions? In the dye houses of textile mills where the working environment can be fairly unpleasant with the effects of chemicals and high temperatures.
What tools/equipment do they use? The work is usually carried out using dyeing machines, equipment and production lines and some hand-operated aids (bobbins, bundles, warp rollers, etc). The working materials involve textiles of all kinds and dyestuffs.
What do you need to succeed? You need to complete an apprenticeship, have good eyesight and a feeling for colour, craft skill, and a feeling for aesthetics, as well as cleanliness and patience.