Abid Idrees

Technical Textiles professional with 11+ years of hands-on experience in R&D, Quality Systems, Product Development, Seamless Gloves, Glove Knitting, Technical Fabrics, and Advanced Yarn Development. Proven track record of transforming concepts into commercially viable products through material innovation, laboratory evaluation, process optimization, and stringent quality control. Extensive expertise in Seamless Glove Technology, including glove construction, knitting parameters, gauge selection, yarn engineering, fabric development, GSM/WPI/CPI optimization, performance assessment, troubleshooting, and production support.

Experienced in developing cut-resistant gloves and knitted structures from A2 to A9, with a strong focus on protection, comfort, durability, consistency, and cost efficiency. Strong command of high-performance fibers, filaments, and core materials, including Kevlar, Para-Aramid, Modacrylic, Viscose FR, Antistatic, Polyester, Nylon, Nylon 66, HPPE Fiber, Jute Fiber, and Core Filaments. Experienced in utilizing Steel, Glass, Spandex, HPPE, Nylon, Polyester, and Tungsten in specialized yarn constructions for protective gloves and technical textile applications.

Skilled in fiber and yarn selection, technical specification development, supplier assessment, raw-material qualification, laboratory testing, quality assurance, and product validation. Strong understanding of ISO, EN 388, and ASTM requirements, including cut-resistance evaluation and performance testing. Capable of identifying material and process-related issues through structured root-cause analysis and implementing effective corrective actions.

Experienced in R&D laboratory operations, new product development, sample evaluation, technical documentation, BOM analysis, cost reduction, process improvement, and commercialization. Adept at coordinating with production, quality, procurement, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to achieve targeted performance and commercial objectives. Recognized for combining technical knowledge, practical manufacturing experience, analytical problem-solving, and innovation to develop reliable, high-performance textile solutions while maintaining product quality, safety, productivity, and cost competitiveness.

Officer Seamless Glove Development & Production - MIDAS SAFETY – Shahbaz Garments (Pvt) Ltd. - Faisalabad, Pakistan

(2023-01 - 2026-12)

• Developed & commercialized cut-resistant gloves (ANSI A2–A9 / EN388) using HPPE, Aramid, Glass Fiber and Steel Wire
• Fine-tuned steel wire variants with suppliers, securing A5+ cut-level certification and expanding product portfolio
• Drove cost optimization through BOM improvement, material selection and root-cause analysis of customer complaints
• Team training and development for seamless glove knitting and quality requirements.
• Development of customer specific seamless glove samples
• Counter sample development from fiber/yarn to finished glove
• Prototype sampling and development of new glove products
• Modification of existing glove designs as per customer requirements and validation
• Ensuring quality and customer specifications of seamless.
• Monitoring all parameters of pre-production, prototype and validation glove samples
• Development of cut-resistant, abrasion-resistant, puncture-resistant and impact-resistant seamless gloves
• Selection and optimization of yarn composition, gauge, stitch density, GSM and glove construction
• Troubleshooting knitting defects and improving glove quality, comfort, fit and performance
• Supporting continuous improvement and development of innovative technical seamless glove products
• Driving cost savings through BOM optimization, raw-material selection and process improvement
• Coordination with R&D, Production, Quality, Sales and customers for successful glove development
• Communicating quality issues, development progress and improvement initiatives to management
• Strong expertise in ASTM cut-resistance testing, test report analysis, result interpretation, and performance evaluation of cut-resistant technical knitted Glove . Experienced in identifying test requirements, analyzing cutting performance, maintaining testing records, and supporting product development in line with applicable standards.
• Strong knowledge of ISO/EN 388 testing, cut-resistance evaluation, test report analysis, result interpretation, and quality compliance for cut-resistant technical knitted Glove. Experienced in evaluating abrasion, cut, tear, and puncture performance and supporting product development according to ISO/EN 388 requirements.

Assistant Officer Technical Textile Knitting Fabric - MIDAS SAFETY – Shahbaz Garments (Pvt) Ltd. - Faisalabad, Pakistan

(2018-01 - 2022-12)

Responsible for ensuring quality of technical/high performance raw materials i.e. Kevlar®, HPPE, Modacrylic, Meta Aramid and final technical products. Supervision of regular sampling with customers.

• Built Excel dashboard to track BOM and recovery inefficiencies, delivering measurable cost savings across yarn lines
• Standardized quality testing protocols per customer specifications; led internal/external audits with zero major findings
• Managed full sample lifecycle — customer samples, counter samples and prototypes — coordinating across sales and production
• Driving cost savings through BOM optimization, yarn selection, material utilization and process improvement
• Supporting continuous improvement and development of innovative technical knitted fabrics.
• Development of customer-specific knitted fabric samples
• Counter sample development from fiber/yarn to finished fabric
• Prototype sampling and development of new knitted fabric products
• Modification of existing fabrics as per customer requirements and validation
• Ensuring quality and customer specifications of all knitted fabrics as per required standards and specifications
• Monitoring all parameters of pre-production, prototype and validation fabric samples
• Development of single jersey, interlock, rib, 2×2 needle drop, double-face and technical knitted fabrics
• Development of cut-resistant, abrasion-resistant, puncture-resistant, FR and performance-based knitted fabrics
• Optimization of machine gauge, yarn count, stitch length, GSM, CPI/WPI, fabric construction and fabric composition
• Troubleshooting knitting defects and improving fabric quality, appearance, dimensional stability and performance
• Conducting fabric testing and validation as per EN, ASTM, ISO and customer-specific customer requirements.
• Team training and development related to knitting processes, fabric quality and product development
• Communicating quality issues and improvement initiatives to management
• Preparing reports on fabric development, quality performance and customer requirements
• Coordination with R&D, Knitting Production, Quality, Sales and customers for successful fabric development
• Strong expertise in ASTM cut-resistance testing, test report analysis, result interpretation, and performance evaluation of cut-resistant technical knitted fabrics. Experienced in identifying test requirements, analyzing cutting performance, maintaining testing records, and supporting product development in line with applicable standards.
• Strong knowledge of ISO/EN 388 testing, cut-resistance evaluation, test report analysis, result interpretation, and quality compliance for cut-resistant technical knitted fabrics. Experienced in evaluating abrasion, cut, tear, and puncture performance and supporting product development according to ISO/EN 388 requirements.

Supervisor Quality – Ring Spinning - MIDAS SAFETY – Shahbaz Garments (Pvt) Ltd. - Faisalabad, Pakistan

(2014-01 - 2017-12)

Responsible for in-line quality of technical yarns.

• Supervised ring-spinning quality controls including Uster testing, yarn strength, twist, count analysis and fabric inspection
• Strong experience in Ring Spinning Yarn Development, Quality Control, and R&D. Expertise in yarn quality evaluation, testing, troubleshooting, and process optimization.
• Knowledge of yarn count, CSP, U%, CV%, Thin/Thick Places, Neps, Strength, Elongation, and Hairiness.
• Experience in raw material/fiber selection, blend optimization, and yarn specification development.
• Skilled in yarn testing, quality analysis, defect identification, and corrective actions.
• Experience with technical yarns, high-performance fibers, and specialty yarn development.
• Coordination with Spinning Production, Quality, R&D, and Raw Material teams to maintain consistent yarn quality.
• Focused on process improvement, waste reduction, cost optimization, and customer/product requirements.

BSC - GC University, Faisalabad (2013-12)