Tamara Ehle
Seeking new role: Textiles/Apparel R&D
Madison area | United States
Skills
No information
Interests
New materials
New finishes
Bio materials
Aesthetic design
Bio influenced design
Bio mimicry
In my own words
— TamaraProactive, positive, adaptable Textile Engineer | Materials Developer | Apparel Technical Designer Excel in creative, cross-functional collaboration.
Twelve years’ expertise in the design and development of materials and apparel which meet aesthetic-, cost- and performance requirements for window shades and outdoor active sports; resulting in improvements, commercialization, patents, industry awards, new brand launches.
Trajectory
Mar 2023 — May 2023
Apparel Designer · Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility
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.
Aug 2020 — Jul 2022
Process Engineer 2 - Textiles, Fabric Materials Developer - Graber, Bali, Signature Series brands · Springs Window Fashions
Engineered, supported, developed new and improved textile shade products and manufacturing processes.
Oct 2018 — Sep 2019
Senior Technical Designer, Fit Specialist - GMMC, H-D Moto, Garage, 1903 brands · Harley-Davidson Motor Co
Technical design of functional and casual Men's and Women's motorcycle riding outerwear, sportswear, gloves; in woven, knit, leather, composites.
Jul 2016 — Jun 2018
Engineer Scientist Sr R and D, Fabric Materials Developer - Materials made with Spectra fiber · Honeywell
Developed and commercialized Spectra® fibers, interfacings, textiles and composites for outdoor apparel, packs and bags, tactical products and PPE. Brand customer projects.
Jun 2013 — Feb 2016
Apparel Product Designer, Fabric Materials Developer - ScentBlocker, Whitewater, Release Your Wild, Pnuma brands · Robinson Outdoor Products, LLC
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.
Apr 2010 — Jun 2013
Senior Apparel Designer, Fabric Materials Developer - Stormy Kromer brand · Jacquart Fabric Products Co
Sourced materials. Designed and developed outerwear, sportswear, gloves, caps and bags for outdoor lifestyle.
Activity
Education history
Fashion Institute of Technology
Associate in Applied Science | 1988 - 1989
University of Wisconsin – Madison
Bachelor of Science | 1985 - 1989
