Keyword

Tailor, Fur

Minimum Graduate

Minimum experience of 1-6 years required

The tasks a Tailor, Fur is expected to perform include:

Performing all or several difficult tasks in the manufacture, alteration, renovation and repair of garments and other articles of fur

Preparing patterns for cutting out and finishing fur articles

Grading, matching, sorting and preparing furs to be used

Cutting fur according to the pattern

Sewing pieces together, usually by machine

Stretching and trimming sewn parts to conform to the pattern

Finishing the article by machine and hand sewing

Pressing, repairing, altering and renovating fur articles

Estimating the cost of new articles

Estimating the cost of alteration, renovation and repair of used articles and charging the customer accordingly

Skilled in altering and modifying the garment according to need

Skilled in cutting fur and preparing patterns

Knowledge of the different qualities of furs

Skilled in adjusting and modifying the sewn product

Ability to calculate the price of the product

Ability to sew the article both, manually and by machine

Manual dexterity

Not applicable

Hardworking

Patient

Good listening skills

Attention to detail

It is not a desk job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is not a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available

Work from home option maybe available

Working hours
Companies usually work for 6/7 days a week and 9/10 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL), Both Legs (BL) and those who are Hearing Impaired (HH)

The job is not considered hazardous/dangerous according to The Factories Act, 1948

For freshers - INR 10,500 to INR 18,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Textile & Handloom Sector in India

The Indian textile industry is one the most important industries for the Indian economy. Its importance is underlined by the fact that it accounts for around 4% of GDP, 14% of the industrial production and 17% of the country?s total export earnings. Besides, the sector employs nearly 35 million employees; the textile industry is the second-largest employment generating industry in both rural and urban areas, after the agriculture industry. The textile segment is highly fragmented and many large textile companies are also conglomerates of medium-sized mills. According to the statistics released by the Ministry of Textiles, the entire textile industry is highly fragmented except for the spinning sub-segment.

Garments made out of fur have always been a fashion statement. In India, as the per capita spending capacity is increasing, so is the demand for such products. Local fur processors cover most domestic demand, generating INR 7.4 billion turnover in 2012. The industry comprises of 56,600 enterprises and will remain highly fragmented throughout 2007-2012. Fur apparel and clothing accessories account for a dominant 62% share of industry earnings. Industry turnover should continue growing at a 10% annual rate over 2013-2018 to reach INR 13 billion. This positive trend shows that there will be ample opportunities for Tailor, Fur in the future in India.

Textile industry

Garment manufacturers

Fur products making companies

Self-employed

Cities and towns across India

Will be updated

Various private and government institutes across India

Will be updated