TS 12624

TS 12624 is a vocational standard for cloth dyeing, covering the definition and classification of the occupation, together with the tools, equipment and work aids used in the trade. It also sets out the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours expected from personnel in the different classes of this occupation. In other words, the standard links the practical craft of dyeing fabric with a structured view of occupational competence.

The technical nature of cloth dyeing

Cloth dyeing is the process of giving textile materials a desired colour. At a general technical level, the subject involves the interaction between the fibre or fabric structure and the selected dyestuff, as well as preparation, colour consistency, fastness and repeatability from one batch to another. In practice, the exact dyeing approach and equipment depend on the textile substrate and the required result.

What this standard brings together

• Definition and classification of the occupation
• Tools, equipment and work aids used in the trade
• Knowledge and skills required at each level
• Required attitudes and behavioural competencies
• Evaluation and testing criteria for the occupation

The value of this standard lies in turning a practical textile craft into a clear occupational framework. That makes it useful for training, workplace instruction and personnel assessment. It also provides a common technical language for matters such as colour control, process discipline and product consistency in textile operations.