Tamara Ehle: Seeking new role: Textiles/Apparel R&D in Madison area, WI
Tamara Ehle
Seeking new role: Textiles/Apparel R&D
Madison area | United States
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New materials
New finishes
Bio materials
Aesthetic design
Bio influenced design
Bio mimicry
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Work experience
Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility
Apparel Designer | 03/2023 - 05/2023
My ideal role develops multiple product collections, and combines all parts of development process: ideation, planning, development, validation, commercialization.
Accomplishments include:
1/ Improved products, processes and partner relationships.
2/ Commercialized fiber, materials, fabrics, products.
3/ Contributor to two patents.
4/ Products received multiple Tactical-, Textile- and Outdoor Industry Product awards and honorable mentions.
5/ Contributor to new product launches: Harley-Davidson Kidswear, Swimwear, Bodywear, Biker Blues; Eastern Mountain Sports Bergelene; Harley-Davidson Amazon-exclusive sportswear, riding gear for 2020 new bike geometry.
6/ Contributor to new brand launches Stormy Kromer Men's Modern sportswear, Women's sportswear; Robinson Outdoor Products Pnuma, Release Your Wild; Honeywell Spectra® black color fiber, Grid and Micro Grid materials, Centurion composite.
Springs Window Fashions
Process Engineer 2 - Textiles, Fabric Materials Developer - Graber, Bali, Signature Series brands | 08/2020 - 07/2022
Engineered, supported, developed new and improved textile shade products and manufacturing processes.
Harley-Davidson Motor Co
Senior Technical Designer, Fit Specialist - GMMC, H-D Moto, Garage, 1903 brands | 10/2018 - 09/2019
Technical design of functional and casual Men's and Women's motorcycle riding outerwear, sportswear, gloves; in woven, knit, leather, composites.
Honeywell
Engineer Scientist Sr R and D, Fabric Materials Developer - Materials made with Spectra fiber | 07/2016 - 06/2018
Developed and commercialized Spectra® fibers, interfacings, textiles and composites for outdoor apparel, packs and bags, tactical products and PPE. Brand customer projects.
Robinson Outdoor Products, LLC
Apparel Product Designer, Fabric Materials Developer - ScentBlocker, Whitewater, Release Your Wild, Pnuma brands | 06/2013 - 02/2016
Designed and developed functional textiles, trims, Men's and Women's outerwear, sportswear, gloves, caps and packs for hunting and shooting; in woven, knit, leather, composites.
Jacquart Fabric Products Co
Senior Apparel Designer, Fabric Materials Developer - Stormy Kromer brand | 04/2010 - 06/2013
Sourced materials. Designed and developed outerwear, sportswear, gloves, caps and bags for outdoor lifestyle.
Education history
Fashion Institute of Technology
Associate in Applied Science | 1988 - 1989
University of Wisconsin – Madison
Bachelor of Science | 1985 - 1989
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