Fabric Defects

Defects in this category

• F-01

  Slub

  Classification guidance

  buyer defined

  Detection stage

  Incoming fabric inspection before relaxation

  Immediate containment

  • Identify and segregate the affected roll
  • Map the affected length before cutting

  Disposition

  Compare location and appearance with the buyer defect manual; release, panel-replace or reject only under authorised criteria.

  Evidence to retain

  • Roll number and metre position
  • Inspection-frame observation reference

  Common causes

  • Uneven yarn thickness
  • Yarn contamination

  Prevention

  • Yarn incoming inspection
  • Supplier scorecard

• F-02

  Shade variation

  Classification guidance

  buyer defined

  Detection stage

  Roll-to-roll shade review and cut-panel audit

  Immediate containment

  • Quarantine mixed shade groups
  • Stop bundle mixing across shade bands

  Disposition

  Hold affected bundles until shade-band reconciliation and buyer-authorised disposition.

  Evidence to retain

  • Shade band ID
  • Roll and bundle traceability
  • Approved shade standard reference

  Common causes

  • Dye lot difference
  • Batch mixing

  Prevention

  • Shade grouping
  • Roll-to-roll shade band control

• F-03

  Broken end / hole

  Classification guidance

  buyer defined

  Detection stage

  Incoming fabric inspection and cut-panel check

  Immediate containment

  • Mark and isolate the damaged area
  • Trace panels cut from the affected section

  Disposition

  Classify by size, location and product use under the buyer manual; escalate any possible safety or exposure risk.

  Evidence to retain

  • Roll map and metre position
  • Panel or unit identifier
  • Measurement of opening

  Common causes

  • Warp breakage
  • Needle damage in knitting

  Prevention

  • Loom and knitting machine maintenance

Decision guidance

Prioritise defects by frequency and downstream cost, not by severity alone. Use the causes listed above to drive root-cause analysis and the prevention actions to build standing containment in your process. Verify each corrective action with a post-CAPA audit before closing.