Weave a future in textile sector

KOCHI: The textile industry is a fast growing sector offering an array of job opportunities to the aspirants. A course in textile technology or engineering will help one enter the field that is hugely technical.Textile engineers basically deal with various fabric materials, both natural and synthetic. The job involves product, research and development of fibres, yarns and finishes. You will have to synchronise various aspects including machinery and other technical necessities. There is wide scope in research as one of the major demands of the industry is to improve the currently available products and develop new ones. The textile technology curriculum involves the principles of other major engineering disciplines including mechanical, electrical and industrial, and chemical engineering. Moreover you will also have to learn the basic principles of thermodynamics, material science, industrial management, applied mechanics and design. Another important area of study is chemical technology, fibre science and computer applications.  Aspirants who want to make a career in textile engineering or technology can pursue courses both at undergraduate and post-graduate level. One can even choose to carry out research work.The basic qualification for doing B Tech in Textile Engineering is Plus-Two with physics, chemistry, maths or biology. Admission to most engineering colleges are based on entrance examinations. Some of the institutes that offer courses in textile engineering include Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Textile Management, Tamil Nadu, SSM Institute of Textile Technology and Polytechnic College, Tamil Nadu, Institute of Textile Technology, Orissa, Department of Textile Technology, IIT Delhi, Guru Nanak Dev University, Punjab, Technological Institute of Textile and Sciences, Haryana, Allagappa College Of Technology, Chennai, College Of Textile Technology, Hooghly, College Of Textile Technology, Berhampore, Murshidabad, Government Central Textile Institute, Kanpur, Government SKSJ Technological Institute, Karnataka, L D College of Engineering, Ahmedabad, Sri Krishnarajendra Silver Jubilee Technological Institute, Bangalore and PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore. Job prospects and openings are aplenty in India and abroad. Skilled professionals can join textile mills, export houses, dyeing and printing units and knitwear manufacturing units. There are also opportunities in government -sponsored and private silk, handloom, khadi, and jute development societies.