Ashraful Islam
Gazipur Sadar,Bangladesh
Summary
Results-driven Textile Professional experienced in Fabric R&D, Development, Dyeing, Finishing, and Quality Control. Delivered high-quality fabric solutions through comprehensive knowledge of the complete development cycle, from booking to bulk production. Focused on contributing technical expertise to meet buyer standards and enhance product quality.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr.Executive R&D
Lithe Group
Gazipur
02.2025 - Current
- Led R&D team to execute projects, driving innovation and product development.
- Planned and scheduled development processes in-house and with external vendors to ensure timely project completion.
- Analyzed fabric design and quality requirements, generating grey samples aligned with buyer specifications.
- Selected yarns based on quality and cost analysis for production efficiency.
- Route Cause Analysis & Problem Solving in Knitting to Finishing.
- Analysis of fabric booking buyer quality and test requirements.
- Textile
Executive
Ragadi Textile Ltd(Spain)
Gazipur
08.2018 - 02.2025
- Track and manage order progress by buyer to guarantee seamless cross-departmental updates and on-time delivery.
- Evaluate fabric inspection data at inline and final stages, executing decisive quality verdicts and counterchecks as required.
- Align with Planning, Logistics, and Inventory teams to facilitate the secure and efficient handover of verified materials.
- Direct dye lot evaluations and shade approvals, ensuring strict adherence to buyer specifications and prompt stakeholder notification.
- Partner with the Testing Lab to analyze performance reports, flagging deviations and driving Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) plans.
- Organize and maintain an audit-ready archive of quality documentation, including fabric test results and shade continuity logs.
- Analyze defect patterns and lead continuous improvement projects while maximizing team productivity through active coaching and supervision.
- Swatch Analysis and provide Yarn Count as per Buyer Design Swatch and Additional Process.
- Root Cause Analysis and Taking Corrective Action As per Fault type.
R&D Officer
Meek knit Ltd.
Gazipur
06.2015 - 08.2018
- Develop innovative knitted fabric constructions tailored to buyer requirements, focusing on new designs, textures, and advanced performance features while analyzing market trends and competitor products.
- Evaluate different yarn types, blends, and constructions to develop cost-effective, high-quality knitted fabrics.
- Conducted fabric trials, sample developments, and performance testing to evaluate key quality parameters including shrinkage, spirality, pilling, and dimensional stability.
- Determine optimal machine settings and closely monitor knitting parameters such as GSM, stitch length, yarn tension, machine gauge, and loop density.
- Provide technical solutions for fabric-related issues, support troubleshooting during bulk production, and ensure consistent fabric quality.
- Coordinated with merchandising, dyeing, quality, and production teams to ensure timely approvals and effective cross-functional collaboration in fabric development.
- Maintain comprehensive development records, fabric libraries, test reports, and technical specifications while preparing R&D reports and presentations to track project progress.
Jr.Officer R&D
Pacific Cotton Ltd.
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Textile
Skills
- Product development
- Material research
- Yarn selection
- Quality control
- Root cause analysis
- Cost optimization
- Technical reporting
- Cross-functional collaboration
Total Years Of Experience
13.3
Special Qualifications
- Fabric Research & Development
- Knitting, Dyeing & Finishing Technology
- Buyer Quality Standards Implementation
- Technical Specification & Sample Preparation
- Production Planning & Coordination
- Fabric Testing & Quality Control
Timeline
Sr.Executive R&D
Lithe Group
02.2025 - Current
Executive
Ragadi Textile Ltd(Spain)
08.2018 - 02.2025
R&D Officer
Meek knit Ltd.
06.2015 - 08.2018
Jr.Officer R&D
Pacific Cotton Ltd.
06.2013 - 06.2015