FABRIC INSPECTION (2024)

FAQs

How is fabric inspection calculated? ›

Calculation of total points per yard:

yd. = (Total points in roll * 36 * 100)/ (Fabric length in yards * Fabric width in inches) Normally fabric rolls containing 40 points per 100 square yards are acceptable. So, defect is accepted.

Fabric is cloth or other material produced by weaving together cotton, nylon, wool, silk, or other threads. Fabrics are used for making things such as clothes, curtains, and sheets.

Fabric inspection is done in suitable and safe environment with enough ventilation and proper lighting. Fabric passing through the inspection frame must be between 45 – 60 degree angles to inspector and must be done on appropriate Cool White light above viewing area. Back light can be used as and when needed.

The construction of cloth is usually designated by a combination of figures such as 100x60. This means 100 ends per inch and 60 picks per inch. Fabric count is also expressed in the same manner as 100x60. The result should be read as one hundred by sixty, not as 6000.

The three main types of fabric are natural fibers (such as cotton, wool, and silk), synthetic fibers (like polyester, nylon, and acrylic), and blended fibers, which combine both natural and synthetic materials.

The fabric measurements you will probably deal with most often are the units of measurement fabric is sold in. Most commonly this is linear yards (or meters in metric-using countries). Note that this is linear yards, not square yards.

Leather is a natural fabric made using tanned animal skin. Believed to be the first fabric crafted with human hands, leather has evolved significantly over the millennia.

Trained inspectors carefully examine the fabric for various defects, such as stains, holes, color variations, weave irregularities, and printing errors. The fabric is inspected under appropriate lighting conditions to ensure accurate assessment.

Cotton has super absorbency. Test the material by putting some drops of water on its surface. If the water is quick absorbed, the fabric is probably made from cotton. Synthetic fabric have a tendency to repel water.

Fabric inspection, also known as fabric checking, is a systematic fabric evaluation in which defects are identified. Fabric inspection helps understand quality in terms of color, density, weight, printing, measurement, and other quality criteria prior to garment production.

Why is fabric inspection necessary? ›

Fabric inspection helps understand quality in terms of colour, density, weight, printing, measurement and other quality criteria prior to the garment production. We are covering some of the basic things about fabric inspection so you can get practical tips on this, whether you are a merchandiser or a garment supplier.

The Four-Point System

Assign 4 points to each linear meter or yard of fabric where the useable width is less than the minimum specified. Assign 4 points to each seam or other full width defect or seam if applicable. Calculate the total number of points expressed in points per 100 square yards or 100 square meters.

Most fabric today is sold by the linear yard. One linear yard is 36" long and the width varies based on the roll of fabric. Our material is 54" wide. Here is a helpful chart to help you quickly convert linear yards into inches and feet.