Burberry Fabric Inspector
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
About Burberry
A distinguished luxury fashion house and maison within a major international luxury group, the employer combines artisanal craftsmanship with modern production standards. The organisation places a premium on material excellence and ateliers that supply global retail and couture operations.
Confidential luxury fashion house — Fabric Inspector (fixed-term) in Prato, Italy. Incoming fabric quality control role for a leading maison.
Role & Responsibilities
- Perform systematic inspection of incoming fabrics and materials against technical specifications, quality standards and approved samples.
- Identify, classify and document textile defects (knit, weave, dye, finishing and dimensional faults) and apply agreed AQL sampling procedures.
- Measure physical properties (width, weight, run/length, shrinkage) and record results in QC registers or digital systems.
- Execute basic laboratory tests as required (color fastness, pilling, hand assessment) or coordinate external testing labs.
- Raise non-conformance reports, recommend disposition (accept/reject/rewind) and communicate findings to sourcing, production and suppliers.
- Maintain traceability and accurate fabric lot records, tags and labels to support incoming goods release and production planning.
- Support continuous improvement by reporting recurring defects, participating in supplier corrective actions and updating inspection checklists.
Qualifications
- Practical experience in textile or apparel quality control; proven ability to detect and classify fabric defects.
- Familiarity with AQL sampling plans and basic textile testing methods (colorfastness, dimensional stability).
- Ability to interpret technical packs, fabric construction notes and supplier certificates of analysis.
- Strong observational skills, manual dexterity and capacity to work on standing inspection shifts.
- Good written reporting skills and the ability to communicate issues clearly to cross‑functional teams.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 2 years' hands-on experience in fabric inspection or textile quality control within apparel manufacturing, a textile mill, or luxury atelier environment. Experience working to AQL standards and interfacing with suppliers and production teams is expected.
Education
Vocational diploma or certificate in textiles, apparel technology, textile engineering or equivalent practical training; on-the-job QC training preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Prato, Tuscany, Italy, within easy reach of Florence.
Culture
The workplace reflects the maison's emphasis on craftsmanship, precision and material excellence, with technicians and quality staff working closely with sourcing and production teams. The environment values meticulousness, respect for artisanal processes and continuous improvement in supplier quality.
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