Tortue

Directs and coordinates activities of firm engaged in purchasing, finishing, and wholesaling textile fabrics, or in finishing fabrics for trade on commission basis: Purchases textile fabrics from mills or receives fabrics from apparel or other finished fabric product manufacturers. Directs and coordinates finishing operations, such as bleaching, dyeing, and printing, preshrinking, calendering, or napping, according to customer specifications. May direct other chemical finishing treatments of fabric to develop qualities, such as water repellency, fire resistance, or mildew proofing.

Personality Traits


Team Player: You're able to listen, communicate, and work with tons of different people.

Reliable: You can always be counted on to do a good job.

Independent: You enjoy flying solo and doing things your own way.

Salary and Education


How much does a Textile Conversion Manager make?

Nationally: $37,000 – $140,000

Main education level: Bachelor's

source: US Dept of Labor





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