Tamara Ehle

Seeking new role Textiles/Apparel R&D · Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility

Madison area, WI

In My Own Words

Proactive, 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.

Work Experience

Apparel Designer

Navy Clothing and Textile Research Facility

2023 – 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.

Process Engineer 2 - Textiles, Fabric Materials Developer - Graber, Bali, Signature Series brands

Springs Window Fashions

2020 – 2022

Engineered, supported, developed new and improved textile shade products and manufacturing processes.

Senior Technical Designer, Fit Specialist - GMMC, H-D Moto, Garage, 1903 brands

Harley-Davidson Motor Co

2018 – 2019

Technical design of functional and casual Men's and Women's motorcycle riding outerwear, sportswear, gloves; in woven, knit, leather, composites.

Engineer Scientist Sr R and D, Fabric Materials Developer - Materials made with Spectra fiber

Honeywell

2016 – 2018

Developed and commercialized Spectra® fibers, interfacings, textiles and composites for outdoor apparel, packs and bags, tactical products and PPE. Brand customer projects.

Apparel Product Designer, Fabric Materials Developer - ScentBlocker, Whitewater, Release Your Wild, Pnuma brands

Robinson Outdoor Products, LLC

2013 – 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.