# Competences — nonwoven textile technician Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f4c997b5-f9e0-4419-b8e7-8e5e2cffc73e). ## Essential - **control textile process** (skill/competence) - **develop specifications of technical textiles** (skill/competence) - **distinguish accessories** (skill/competence) - **distinguish fabrics** (skill/competence) - **maintain work standards** (skill/competence) - **manufacture non-woven filament products** (skill/competence) - **measure yarn count** (skill/competence) - **nonwoven machine technology** (knowledge) ## Optional - manufacture nonwoven staple products (skill/competence) - test physical properties of textiles (skill/competence) - textile technologies (knowledge)