Inspection
Detection of
Defects
Correction of
Defects
Feedback of these
defects to appropriate
personnel
Determination of
Causes and defects
Advantages and Importance:
Up to 3 inches 1
Over 3 in. up to 6 in. 2
Over 3 in. up to 9 in. 3
Over 9 in. 4
Holes and openings 1in. or less 2
Over 1 in. 4
Total Defects per square yard are calculated and normally those fabric rolls
containing more than 40 points per square yards are considered rejected.
Therefore:
1) Imperfections
2) Finish
3) Color
4) Package density
5) Winding
6) Yardage
Zippers : They should be checked for following –
1) Dimensions.
2) Top and bottom stops should be fastened properly.
3) Zipper tape should be uniform in color if required.
4) Zipper should not cause wrinkling or puckering, after it is sewn in the
garment.
5) If the zipper can be washed or dry cleaned? Will it fade? Will the
slide deform under pressing or ironing ?
6) The force it takes to pull open the zipper.
7) Pull tab should be affixed firmly to the slider body.
8) Slider should ride freely but must not be so free that it is loose on the
chain.
9) Check also to be sure the slider locks securely.
Avoiding Zipper problems:
Improper installation methods in the sewing room.
Questionable garment design or construction.
Incorrect product application
.
Factory and / or retail customer abuse
Buttons, Buckles and Snap Fasteners:
Buttons should have large, clean sew holes that are free from flash
and will not cut the thread. Holes must be located properly in
relation to the edge of the button. Buttons should be able to
withstand laundering, dry cleaning and pressing without any
changes such as cracks, melting of surface and change in color or
shade.
ADVANTAGES:-
1) Reduction of major surprises from the customers due to bad
quality.
2) Decrease in labor cost due to a decrease in repair rates.
These advantages are generally derived from the fact
that due to in-process inspections:
1) Placement of Design
2) Ink Coverage
1) Placement of Design
2) Incorrect thread tension
Pressing /Finishing : Appearance is the basis of
most consumer’s judgment on whether or not to purchase a
garment.
The quality of a pressing operation can be measured by
evaluating the following :
1) Burned or scorched garment.
2) Waterspots or stains
3) Gloss and/or change in color.
4) Flattened nap or surface.
5) Broken zippers or buttons etc.
6) Creases not correctly formed.
7) Fabric of finished garment not smooth, wrinkle free, and showing
its proper appearance.
8) Edges wavy and stretched or thick.
9) Garments not thoroughly dried.
10) Pockets not smooth.
11) Lining showing pleats, creases, wrinkles, shine.
12) Garments not correctly molded, wither in detail or total silhouette.
13) Shrinkage due to heat and moisture.
Quality/Workmanship Standards :
Open Seams
Skipped Stitches
Cracked Stitches
Stitches/Inch
Uneven seams
Crooked, puckered, curled, pleated seams
Needle and feed cuts
Unclipped threads and long ends
Raw Edge, untrimmed
Labels
Snaps, fasteners
Buttons
Elastics
Measurements
Mends or repairs
Stripe
Hems
Smocking
Trim
Broken needle
Distortion
FINAL INSPECTION
Final inspection consists of inspecting
finished garments from the consumer’s
point of view.
Final Inspection may occur before or after
the garments are packed in poly bags and
boxes. If it is done after the garments are
packed, then proper size and markings on
the cartons are also checked.
:To be continued in next class