Textile Product Developer
About the role
Overview
Bambaw is seeking a passionate Textile Product Developer to help expand and engineer their sustainable textile product range. If you're a textile professional who loves solving complex fabric performance challenges and creating high-quality, durable products, this role is for you.
Responsibilities
Own the full textile development lifecycle from initial concept to product launch
Develop textile solutions through feasibility studies, prototyping, and production readiness
Engineer fabric blends by selecting optimal fibers, spinning techniques, and yarn specifications
Define fabric constructions to meet specific performance targets
Conduct comprehensive textile performance testing (cooling, breathability, antibacterial properties)
Perform wash and durability tests including shrinkage, pilling, and tensile strength assessments
Align with factories on stitching standards, tolerances, and measurement specifications
Lead structured prototyping processes and iterate quickly with suppliers
Approve production samples and validate supplier readiness
Review customer returns and drive product improvements through root cause analysis
Requirements
3-5+ years experience in textile development, garment technology, or textile engineering
Deep understanding of textile performance metrics
Expertise in developing fiber blends (viscose/cotton, bamboo/cotton, TENCEL, recycled fibers)
Experience working with spinners, mills, and factories on yarn and fabric engineering
Ability to conduct structured textile tests and translate results into specifications
Strong problem solving skills for textile manufacturing challenges
Excellent documentation skills
Strong communication abilities with international suppliers
Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience with bedding or home textiles
Knowledge of thermal comfort standards
Experience improving textile products post-launch
Familiarity with third-party quality inspections
Benefits
Work on meaningful, sustainable textile products
High level of ownership and autonomy
Collaborative, fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Direct impact on product durability and customer satisfaction
Company Culture
Bambaw is dedicated to reducing waste by creating reusable and biodegradable alternatives to single-use products. As an international team based in Brussels and Barcelona, we're committed to empowering conscious consumers to reduce environmental waste.