A garment technologist is a professional who is responsible for the design and development of clothing. They work with a variety of textiles and fabrics to create new styles as well as designs and must be familiar with the latest fashion trends. Additionally, garment technologists must be able to understand the needs of the consumer and create clothing that is both stylish and functional.

For Bachelor’s

• Aspirants need to pass 10+2 in Science stream with at least 50% marks from any recognised board. 
• Seekers need to pass JEE Mains or JEE Advanced to get admission in top-ranked universities for the UG Program. 
• Students can select either B.Tech in Textile Engineering or Fashion/Leather Technology. BE or B.Voc in Textile Technology are also a great option. 

For Masters

• Candidates can choose M.Tech or M.Voc in Textile Technology or related fields.

The field of visual merchandise aims to provide in-depth knowledge and enhance the skills of the students. To do such a task, the garment technology field presents innumerable job roles:  

• Garment Technologist
• Apparel Designer
• Pattern Maker
• Grader
• Retail Buyer
• Fashion Trend Forecaster
• Apparel Quality Controller

Employment Sector

• Medis Houses
• Designer Stores
• Entertainment Industry
• Jewellery Houses
• Production Houses
• Freelancer 
• Fashion Industry
• Sports

There are many recruiters from leading companies who enlist potential students in the garment technology field. Following are some Recruiters from where students can find an employment opportunity in India: 

• Raymond
• BIBA
• Levis
• Provogue
• Park Avenue
• Pantaloons
• Allen Solly
• Louis Philippe
• ITC Wills Lifestyle
• Peter England
• Mufti

The salary range may vary from company to company, but the salary of a garment technology is very impressive only in India.

• Drawing skills
• Creativity
• Sewing skills
• Time Management
• Pattern Cutting skills
• Measurement skills
• Strong Technical Knowledge

Garment technology in India is a growing industry with a lot of potential for expansion. The industry is currently worth an estimated $40 billion and it is expected to grow at a rate of 10-12% annually in the USA. There are a number of opportunities within garment technology where India has a competitive advantage including textiles, knitwear, readymade garments and fashion accessories. 

• Wide range of scope
• Never makes job boring
• Good understanding of different clothes material
• Good Pay
• High in demand

• Work procedure is long
• Chances of mistakes
• Requires proper procedure of manufacturing
• Challenges