Master's Thesis Student - Textile Engineering

Turn textile science into practical solutions: Starting flexibly from January 2027 onwards, aligned with your university’s thesis schedule. Heat transfer performance depends on the interaction between transfer construction, adhesive systems, textile substrates, chemical properties, application parameters and equipment. In this Master’s thesis, you will investigate these factors through hands-on trials and laboratory testing. Your goal is to identify the key drivers of reliable performance and develop a robust, reproducible application process with practical guidelines for future use. The experimental work will focus on selected, representative heat transfer and textile combinations, defined jointly at the start of the thesis.

• Investigate selected heat transfer technologies, constructions and adhesive systems
• Analyze interactions with textile substrates, material compositions, finishes and coatings
• Plan and conduct practical application trials and laboratory testing
• Evaluate process parameters such as temperature, pressure, time and equipment
• Identify failure modes and root causes, including chemical and quality-related factors
• Translate findings into practical recommendations and guidelines for material selection, application parameters, testing and validation
• Hands-on experience combining textile engineering, materials, chemistry, testing and industrial manufacturing
• Technical supervision by the Materials Quality & Compliance team
• Access to relevant materials, testing capabilities and external laboratory expertise
• Collaboration with heat transfer suppliers and international garment manufacturers

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s program and planning to complete your thesis as part of your studies
• Studies in Textile Engineering, Textile Technology, Textile Chemistry, Materials Science or a related field
• Strong interest in textiles, polymers, adhesives, chemistry and industrial textile manufacturing
• Analytical, structured and independent working style
• Enthusiasm for hands-on experimental work and problem solving
• Good command of English; German is an advantage but not required