Fabric inspection: Unit-2

Once fabric is in-house, the weight of the whole bunch of fabric is taken and noted, and
compared with the approved ones, which is the suppliers invoice for any variations.

The weight of fabric is taken.

Generally, a variation of Kg is acceptable.

Before the inspection begins, the fabric QC will be handed swatch cards and shade cards
provided by the merchandiser. Then the inspection begins:

First, it is checked for any shade variations.

After this, the GSM of fabric is weighed at 2 different stages.

Initially the GSM is weighed when the fabric is open. After its initial check it goes for a 24 hour
relaxation period.

This step is mandatory. Due to atmospheric conditions & moisture, weaves tend to contract and
come closer to each other. So the weight and GSM would vary and change.

Next day, GSM is measured again. This is regarded and taken as the final GSM of the fabric.

4 point system:

A manual checking of fabric is undertaken.

Calculation where standardized formula is given as to how much fabric defects can be passed

Some defects can be corrected

Holes, missing lines, weaving defects, print defects, deadly irremovable stains cant be
corrected.

They note down in rough first

Then taken by a report maker QC who makes a report in proper format

Gsm, what kind defect, what length they were found in, is it passed, if it is passed then how
come, calculation of percentage

Red hold green

If it is green, when the cut plan comes they can issue it as per priority
If it is red high authorities take a call

If on red, either it should be rejected or taken a call on to return it to the supplier

Or after a discussion, to avoid and cut as per lay and design

Or hide it in most unobvious, invisible way

When put on hold , the merchandiser will have a discussion