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DRESS MAKING - CITS

MODULE 8 : Prepare & Evaluate the Quality Control

EXERCISE 31 : Identifying defects in fabrics & accessories

Objectives

At the end of this exercise you shall be able to
• weaving defects
• printing and dyeing defects.

Requirements

Tools/Materials

• Fabric testers, measuring tape
• Seam gauges, thread samples

Job Sequence

Fabric defects
1 Weaving defects
- Broken ends or picks : Look for areas where warp or weft yarns are missing, creating weak spots in the
fabric.
- Floats or snags : Check for loose yarns on the surface of the fabric, caused by weaving errors or machine
malfunctions.

- Misaligned or skewed patterns : Examine the fabric for patterns that are not aligned properly, leading to
irregularities in the design.
2. Knitting defects

- Dropped stitches : Inspect the fabric for holes or gaps caused by missed or dropped stitches during the
knitting process.
- Runners : Look for long, pulled yarns caused by knitting machine malfunctions, which weaken the fabric’s
integrity.
- Fabric distortion : Check for uneven tension or misalignment of stitches, leading to distortions in the
fabric structure.
3 Printing and dyeing defects
- Off-Registration : Examine printed fabrics for misalignment of colors or patterns.
- Staining or bleeding : Check for colors bleeding into each other or onto adjacent areas due to improper
dye fixation.
- Inconsistent color: Look for variations in color intensity or hue across the fabric surface.
4 Finishing defects
- Creases or wrinkles : Inspect the fabric for uneven or excessive creasing caused by improper finishing
processes.
- Stiffness or harshness : Feel the fabric for roughness or stiffness due to excessive chemical treatments
or insufficient softening.

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