Thimathi Abeyrathna

- Carried out open and consumer-centric innovation, material testing with labs (Hohenstein, Bureau Veritas, SGS), and brand-agnostic development of washable absorbent menstrual & incontinence products. - Supported innovation pipeline, competitor analysis, wearer trials, IP creation, and trade fair participation. - Contributed to projects on absorbency enhancement, hydro chromic leak detection and sustainable fabric conversion.- - Volunteered in CSR projects (#BleedGood, Tree Plantation).

- Supported raw material requirements for global brands. - Managed material sourcing, validation, and customer-focused innovations. - Conducted risk assessments, price negotiations, and product/process improvements to meet lead time, quality, and cost targets. - Created an absorbent material toolbox for Femtech space - Managed process/product incubations such as waterless dyeing, circularity, traceability, and biodegradable solutions.

Projects: - Conducted analyses on yarn consumption in warp-knitted products to improve accuracy and support bulk production. - - Investigated bursting strength of performance wear fabrics to minimize reknits. - Contributed to quality manuals, process maps, and standardized procedures to reduce development lead time. - Evaluated existing products to develop technical solutions for the Femtech sector.

Areas of Focus: - Micro and Nano Structure Research - Materials for Electronics and Energy Technology - Biomaterials My major focus is on nanotechnology, where electron and X-ray scattering methods, light and electron microscopy, and chemical analysis are applied to investigate the structure and properties of materials.

Completed a Bachelor’s degree in Textile Process Engineering at the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, with comprehensive training in textile manufacturing, fiber science, polymer chemistry, and process engineering. Gained strong skills in product development, quality assurance, and material testing, while engaging in industry-oriented projects that emphasized innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in textile and apparel production.