NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY, KANGRA

Garment Defect Analysis

Faculty Name : Mr. Niraj Jaiswal

UG-TECHNOLOGY, SEMESTER-IV Prepared By Anmol Jain Sahil Pandir 4/23/2014

Index Title Introduction Style Description Defect Analysis o Various Probable Defects (including trim defects) o Pre Production Defects Pattern Making Defects Spreading Defects Cutting Defects o Production Defects o Post Production Defects Defect Checklist in the Garment o Production Defects o Post Production Defects Page 3 5 7 7 8 8 9 9 11 15 18 18 20

Introduction For every industry or business, to get increased sales and better name amongst consumers and fellow companies it is important to maintain a level of quality. In the garment industry quality control is practiced right from the initial stage of sourcing raw materials to the stage of final finished garment. For textile and apparel industry product quality is calculated in terms of quality and standard of fibres, yarns, fabric construction, color fastness, surface designs and the final finished garment products. However quality expectations for export are related to the type of customer segments and the retail outlets. There are a number of factors on which quality fitness of garment industry is based such as performance, reliability, durability, visual and perceived quality of the garment. Quality needs to be defined in terms of a particular framework of cost. The national regulatory quality certification and international quality Programs like ISO 9000 series lay down the broad

quality parameters based on which companies maintain the export quality in the garment and apparel industry. Here some of main fabric properties that are taken into consideration for garment manufacturing for export basis: Overall look of the garment. Right formation of the garment. Feel and fall of the garment. Physical properties. Color fastness of the garment. Finishing properties. Presentation of the final produced garment.

There are certain quality related problems in garment manufacturing that should not be over looked: Sewing defects - Like open seams, wrong stitching techniques used, same color garment, but usage of different color threads on the garment, miss out of stitches in between, creasing of the garment, erroneous thread tension and raw edges are some sewing defects that could occur so should be taken care of. Color effects - Color defects that could occur are difference of the color of final produced garment to the sample shown, accessories used are of wrong color combination and mismatching of dye amongst the pieces. Sizing defects - Wrong gradation of sizes, difference in measurement of a garment part from other, for example- sleeves of XL size but body of L size. Such defects do not occur has to be seen too. Garment defects - During manufacturing process defects could occur like faulty zippers, irregular hemming, loose buttons, raw edges, improper button holes, uneven parts, inappropriate trimming, and difference in fabric colors.

Style Description A stone-washed Denim Trouser Front View Back View

Stone Washed Denim: Stonewashed jeans are jeans that have been treated to produce a faded, worn appearance. This is usually accomplished either by washing the jeans with pumice in a rotating drum, or also by using chemicals to create the appearance without the use of a rotating drum. Stonewashed jeans were a popular fashion trend in the 1970s.In the 2000s stonewashed jeans were heavily distressed, with pre-made holes, frayed edges and extensive fading caused by sandblasting. Front Panel Waist Band Front Panel Zipper fly Panel Front Leg parts

Back Panel Waist Band Back Panel Back Leg Parts

Defect Analysis Various Probable Defects (including trim defects):

Broken buttons Broken snaps Broken stitching Defective snaps Different shades within the same garment Dropped stitches Exposed notches Exposed raw edges Holes Inoperative zipper Loose / hanging sewing threads Misaligned buttons and holes Missing buttons Needle cuts / chews Open seams Pulled / loose yarn Stain Unfinished buttonhole Zipper too short

Pre production Defects Pattern defects in garment: Some parts of pattern are missing, probably because the marker did not include the correct number of parts. Mixed parts, probably because the marker is not correctly labeled, resulting in a marriage of wrong sized parts. Patterns not facing in correct direction on napped fabrics. Not all patterns facing in same direction (either way) on a one-way fabric. Patterns not aligned with respect to the fabric grain. Poor line definition (e.g. too thick chalk; indistinctly printed line, perforated lay not powdered) leading to inaccurate cutting. Skimpy marking, caused by either the marker did not use the outside edge of the pattern; or the pattern was moved or swung after partial marking to squeeze the pattern into a smaller space for economizing the fabric. Marking back from miniature markers also can cause trouble unless the miniature marker making is in the hands of experienced operators. Alternatively the full size pattern may be having worn out edges. Generous marking, especially in combination with skimpy marking results in components being sewn together with puckering and pleating. When the marker is too wide, the garment parts at the edges of the lay get cut with bits missing. Not enough knife clearance freedom. Wrong check matching, i.e. lines across the seam are not matching. Wrong check boxing, i.e. checks are not showing a full or partial box across the seam. Notches and drill marks omitted, indistinct or misplaced.

Spreading defects in garment: Not enough plies to cover quantity of garments required. Plies misaligned, resulting in garment parts getting cut with bits missing in some plies at the edge of the spread. Narrow fabric, causes garment parts at the edge of the lay getting cut with bits missing. Incorrect tension of plies, i.e. fabric spread too tight or too loose. This will result in parts not fitting in sewing, and finished garments not meeting size tolerances. Not all plies facing in correct direction (whether 'one way' as with nap, or 'one way either way' as with some check designs). This happens when fabric is not spread face down, face up, or face to face as required. Unacceptable damages in the garment parts. Parts not fully included owing to splicing errors. Spread distorted by the attraction or repulsion of plies caused by excessive static electricity. Plies are not spread accurately one above another for cutting. This results in mismatching checks. Cutting defects in garment: Failure to follow the marker lines resulting in distorted garment parts. Top and bottom plies can be a different size if the straight knife is allowed to lean, or if a round knife is used on too high a spread. Notches, which are misplaced too deep, too shallow, angled, omitted, or wrong type to suit fabric. Drill marks, which are misplaced, wrong drill to suit fabric, omitted, not perpendicular through the spread.

 Frayed edges, scorched or fused edges, caused by a faulty knife, not sharp enough, or rotating at too high a speed. Garment part damaged by careless use of knife, perhaps overrunning cutting previous piece. Marker incorrectly positioned on top of spread. Garment parts have bits missing at edge of lay. If too tight or too loose then garment parts are distorted. Slits opened inaccurately or omitted.

Production Defects
Name of the defect Broken Stitches Description Where the thread is being broken where one seam crosses another seam (ex: bar tacks on top of waistband stitching) resulting in stitch failure. Defect Picture Cause Needle Cutting Remedy Use a higher performance thread. Use a larger diameter thread on operations where the thread is being cut. Make sure the proper stitch balance is being used. (On a chain stitch seam on denim, normally a 60%/40% relationship of Needle thread to looper thread in the Seam is maintained). Use needles with the correct needle point. Change the needles at regular intervals on operations where the Needle Cuts are occurring frequently.

Unraveling Seams

This causes seam failure unless the seam is Re stitched.

Generally occurs on 401 chain stitch seams where either the stitch has been broken or a skipped stitch has occurred.

Use a high performance thread that will minimize broken stitches and skipped stitches;

Insure proper machine maintenance and sewing machine adjustments;

Observe sewing operators for correct material handling techniques. Use a better quality sewing thread. This may include going to a higher performance thread designed to minimize sewing interruptions.

Re Stitched Seams

Where there is a "splice" on the stitch line. If this occurs on Topstitching, then the seam does not appear to be nice.

1. Thread breaks or thread run-out during sewing; or

2. Cut or broken stitches during a subsequent treatment of the Insure proper machine finished product maintenance and sewing (I.e., stone washing). machine adjustments;

Make sure sewing machines are properly maintained and adjusted for the fabric and sewing operation. Observe sewing operators for correct material handling techniques.

Skipped Stitches

Skips are usually found where one seam crosses another seam and most of the time occurs right before or right after the heavy thickness.

Where the stitch forming device misses the needle loop or the needle misses the looper loop.

Use core spun thread.

Use minimum thread tension to get a balanced stitch. Use the ideal foot, feed and plate that help to minimize flagging. Training sewing operators NOT to stop on the thickness. Make sure the machine is feeding properly without stalling.

Ragged / Inconsistent Edge

Where the edge of the seam is either extremely "ragged" or "rolls" inside the stitch.

Make sure the machine is not back feeding. Make sure the sewing machine knives are sharpened and changed often; The knives should be adjusted properly in relationship to the "stitch tongue" on the needle plate to obtain the proper seam width or width bite.

Wavy Seams on Stretch Denim

Where the seam does not lay flay and is wavy

Due to the fabric stretching as it was sewn or during subsequent laundering and handling operations.

Use minimum presser foot pressure Instruct sewing operators to use proper handling techniques and not stretch the fabric as they are making the seam.

Ropy Hem

Where hem is not laying flat and is skewed in appearance

Usually caused by poor operator handling.

Where, available, use differential feed to compensate for the stretch of the fabric. Instruct the sewing operator to make sure they get the hem started correctly in the folder before they start sewing. Also, make sure they don't hold back excessively as the seam is being sewn. Use minimum roller or presser foot pressure. Instruct the sewing operator to match the front and back properly so they come out the same length. Sometimes notches are used to insure proper alignment. They should NOT trim off the front or back with scissors to make them come

Twisted Legs

Is where the side seam twists around to the front of the pant and distorts the appearance of the jeans.

Usually caused by poor operator handling.

out the same length. Make sure the cut parts are of equal length coming to the assembly operation. Check fabric quality and cutting for proper skew. Make sure the sewing machine is adjusted properly for uniform feeding of the top and bottom plies. Use a heavier thread size on topstitching. Go to a longer stitch length (from 8 to 6 spi). Make sure the thread tensions are as loose as possible so the thread sits on top of the fabric rather than burying in the fabric on seams sewn in the warp.

Disappearing Stitches in Stretch Denim

Is where the thread looks much smaller on seams sewn in the warp direction than in the weft direction of the fabric.

Shorter stitch length Poor operator handling

Post Production Defects

Name of the defect Thread discoloration after Laundry Description A common discoloration would be the pick-up of a greenish or turquoise tint. Defect Picture Cause It is the thread picks up the indigo dyes from the fabric giving the thread a 'dirty' appearance. Remedy Use thread with proper color fastness characteristics. Correct PH level (too low) and Water Temperature (too low) during laundry. Use the proper chemicals & laundry cycles. Use Denimcol PCC in wash or similar additive. Do not overload washers with too many garments at one time. Use thread with proper color fastness characteristics. Use threads from the same thread supplier and do not mix threads in a garment. Always do preproduction testing on denim garments using new colors to assure that they

Poor Colorfastness after Laundry

It changes to a different color altogether.

It is where the thread does not wash down consistently in the garment

will meet your requirements. Make sure sewing operators select thread by type and color number and do not just pick a thread off the shelf because it looks close in color. Make sure the sewing operators are not holding back excessively when setting the front pocket.

Sagging or Rolling Pocks

Where the pocket does not lay flat and rolls over after laundering.

Improper cutting of Pocket Improper folder functioning Excessive holding back of pocket by the operator

Make sure the hem is formed properly and that excessive fabric is not being put into the folder that will cause the hem to roll over. Check to make sure pocket is cut properly and that pocket curve is not too deep. Use a reinforcement tape on the inside of the pocket that may help prevent the front panel from stretching along the bias where the front pocket is set. The type and weight of

Broken Stitches (I)

Where thread is being compromised by the chemicals used during laundering resulting in loss or change of color and seam failure.

Chemical Degradation

denim, along with the fabric construction, may contribute to this problem. Use a higher performance thread that has greater resistance to chemical degradation.

It is recommended to go to
larger thread sizes when the Denim Garments will be subject to harsh chemical washes.

To achieve the best

laundering results make sure that the water temperatures and PH Levels are correct and that the proper amounts and sequence of chemical dispersion are within guidelines.

Make sure the garments are

being rinsed properly to neutralize the chemicals in the fabric .

Monitor the drying process,

cycle times, and temperatures to make sure they are correct so that the best possible garment

Broken Stitches (II)

Where thread on the stitch line is broken during stone-washing, sand blasting, hand sanding, etc. Broken stitches must be repaired by re stitching over the top of the stitch-line.

due to abrasion during stonewashing, sand blasting, hand sanding, etc.

quality can be achieved. Use a higher performance thread;

Use a larger diameter

thread on operations where excessive abrasion is occurring.

Make sure stitches are

balance properly, susceptible to abrasion.

Monitor the Finishing Cycle

for compliance to specifications.

Defect Checklist in the garment Production Defects

Name of the defects Broken Stitches Unraveling Seams Present/Absent Absent Absent

Re stitched Seams

Present

Skipped Stitches

Present

Ragged / Inconsistent Edge

Present

Wavy Seams on Stretch Denim

Present

Ropy Hem Twisted Legs

Absent Present

Disappearing Stitches in Stretch Denim

Present

Post Production Defects

Name of the defect Thread discoloration after Laundry

Present/Absent Present

Poor Colorfastness after Laundry Sagging or Rolling Pockets Broken Stitches (I) Broken Stitches (II)

Absent Absent Absent Absent

SHIRT

DEFECT NO. 1.

DEFECT NAME IMPROPER POSITIONING OF SIZE LABEL

LOCATION UNDER YOKE

CAUSE OPERATOR INEFFICIENCY

REMEDY OPERATOR TRAINING

DEPARTMENT SEWING/MARKING

PICTURE

2.

IMPROPER ATTACHMENT OF SIZE LABEL

UNDER YOKE

OPERATOR INEFFICIENCY

OPERATOR TRAINING

SEWING

3.

IMPROPER POSITIONING OF BRAND LABEL

UNDER YOKE

OPERATOR INEFFICIENCY

OPERATOR TRAINING

SEWING/MARKING

4.

DAMAGED BUTTONHOLE

COLLAR, CUFF

BLUNT KNIFE OR IMPROPER STITCH DENSITY

REPLACE KNIFE/USE PROPER STITCH DENSITY

SEWING

5.

IMPROPER STITCH IN THE DITCH

COLLAR, CUFF, YOKE

OPERATOR INEFFICIENCY

OPERATOR TRAINING

SEWING

6.

IMPROPER TOP STITCH

COLLAR & COLLAR BAND ATTACH, ARMHOLE, HEMLINE, CUFF PLACKET, BUTTONHOLE PLACKET, SLEEVE, CUFF HEM

OPERATOR INEFFICIENCY

OPERATOR TRAINING

SEWING

7.

UNTRIMMED THREAD

BRAND LABEL, SIDE SEAM, BUTTONHOLE PLACKET, UNDER POCKET, CUFF BUTTON

IMPROPER INSPECTION

PROPER INSPECTION

FINISHING

8.

STAINS

COLLAR, LEFT FORNT POCKET,WASHCARE LABEL, YOKE

MISHANDLING

PROPER HANDLING

FINISHING

9.

BUBBLING

COLLAR, CUFF PLACKET

IMPROPER FUSING

PROPER FUSING CONDITIONS HEAT, TEMPERATURE & PRESSURE

FUSING

10.

PILLING

COLLAR

IMPROPER HANDLING/ FABRIC WITH PILLS

PROPER HANDLING/ CHECKING FABRIC TO BE USED

FINISHING/ INVENTORY

11.

MISSING BUTTON

COLLAR, RIGHT CUFF, BOTTON PLACKET

IMPROPER ATTACHMENT/ MISHANDLING

PROPER ATTACHMENT/ PROPER HANDLING

SEWING/ FINISHING

12.

SEAM PUCKER

SIDE SEAM, SLEEVE UNDERARM

OPERATOR INEFFICIENCY/ WRONG FEED

OPERATOR TRAINING/ RIGHT FEED MECHANISM

SEWING

13.

DIRTY GARMENT

WHOLE GARMENT

GARMENT NOT WASHED PROPERLY

PROPERLY WASH GARMENT

FINISHING

14.

SEAM MISMATCH

RIGHT ARMHOLE

OPERATOR INEFFICIENCY/ WRONG FEEDING

OPERATOR TARINING/ RIGHT FEED MECHANISM

SEWING

15.

IMPROPER BUTTON ATTACHMENT

BUTTON PLACKET, CUFF PLACKET

POSITON NOT MARKED PROPERLY

MARK POSITION PROPERLY

MARKING

16.

WRONG POSITION OF FUSING

BUTTONHOLE PPLACKET

IMPROPER INTERLININ ALIGNMENT

PROPER LINING ALIGNMENT

SEWING

17.

UNEVEN STITCH DENSITY

BUTTON PLACKET

OPERATOR INEFFICIENCY UNEVEN THREAD TENSION

OPERATOR TRAINING PROPER THREAD TENSION

SEWING

18.

STAGGERED STITCH

COLLAR & COLLAR BAND ATTACHMENT, DIAMOND PLACKET, YOKE TOPSTITCH

OPERATOR INEFFICIENCY

OPERATOR TRAINING

SEWING

19. 20.

BACK TACK ABSENT IMPROPER BACK TACK

MANY SEAMS MANY PLACE

OPERATOR INEFFICIENCY OPERATOR INEFFICIENCY

OPREATOR TRAINNING OPERATOR TRAINING

SEWING SEWING

21.

ASSYMETRICAL POCKET SHAPE

POCKET

INCORRECT PATTERN/ IMPROPER CUTTING

CORRECT PATTERN/ PROPER CUTTING

CUTTING

22.

POCKET PLACEMENT

LEFT FRONT

INCORRECT MARKING

CORRECT MARKING

MARKING

23.

PEN MARKS

LEFT FRONT POCKET, COLLAR, WASHCARE LABEL

IMPROPRER HANDLNIG

PROPER HANDLING

CUTTING/ FINISHING

24.

THREAD COLOUR VARIATION

SIDE SEAM

OPERATOR INEFFICIENCY

OPERTAOR TRAINING

SEWING

25.

CREASE

SLEEVE

IMPROPER IRONING

PROPER IRONING

FINISHING

26.

UNCUT SELVEDGE

LEFT CUFF PLACKET

27.

SKIP STITCH

SLEEVE, RIGHT CUFF

INCORRECT PATTERN/ IMPROPER CUTTING IMPROPER MACHINE SETTING

CORRECT PATTERN/ PROPER CUTTING PROPER MACHINE SETTING

CUTTING

SEWING

28.

TWISTED SEAM

BOTTOM HEM

OPERATOR INEFFICIENCY

OPERATOR TRAINING

SEWING

29.

IMPROPER FOLDING

BUTTONHOLE PLACKET

OPERATOR INEFFICIENCY

OPERATOR TRAINING

SEWING

30.

WRONG FABRIC INLAY

LEFT SIDE SEAM, LEFT ARMHOLE

OPERATOR INEFFICIENCY

OPERATOR TRAINING

SEWING

31.

HIKING

FRONT

INCORRECT PATTERN/ IMPROPER CUTTING

CORRECT PATTERN/ PROPER CUTTING

PATTERN MAKING/ CUTTING

32.

COLLAR BONE ATTACHMENT

COLLAR

OPERATOR INEFFICIENCY

OPERATOR TRAINING

SEWING

33.

UNDESIRED PLEAT FORMATION

SIDE SEAM

OPERATOR INEFFICIENCY

OPERATOR TRAINING

SEWING

34.

UNEVEN BUTTON PLACEMENT

CUFF PLACKET

IMPROPER POSITIONING/ INCORRECT MARKING

PROPER POSITIONING/ CORRECT MARKING

SEWING/ MARKING

35.

UNEQUAL LENGTH

SLEEVE, SLEEVE PLACKET

IMPROPER CUTTING/ FOLDING

PROPER CUTTING/ FOLDING

CUTTING/ SEWING

36.

IMPROPER SHAPE

CUFF

IMPROPER CUTTING/ INCORRECT PATTERN

PROPER CUTTING/ CORRECT PATTERN

CUTTING/ PATTERN

37.

FRAYED EDGES IN STITCH

SIDE SEAM, HEM

EDGE FINISHING/ PROPER FOLDING NOT DONE

EDGE FINISHING/ PROPER FOLDING

SEWING

38.

VISIBLE RAW EDGES

DIAMOND PLACKET, LEFT ARMHOLE

IMPROPER FOLDING/ SEAMING

PROPER FOLDING/ SEAMING

SEWING

39.

SOILING

WHOLE GARMENT

IMPROPER HANDLING

PROPER HANDLING

ALL

40.

BAD ODOUR

WHOLE GARMENT

NOT WASHED PROPERLY

WASH PROPERLY

FINISHING

Denim Trouser (ladies)

Serial No. Defect Location Dept responsible Causes Remedies Picture

1.

Improper back tag

Hemline left side

Sewing

Operator inefficiency

Training required

2. 3.

Wrong/misaligned belt loop Excess thread not trimmed

Near coin pocket Embroidery portion near right front pocket

Sewing Finishing

Operator inefficiency Trimmer not used

Training required Use of trimmer

4. 5.

Raveling of seams Misaligned/mismatch back yoke

Right side seam Back yoke

Sewing Sewing/pattern making

Improper stitching Operator inefficiency/incorrect

Proper secure stitch Proper alignment /use correct

pattern size 6. Misaligned belt loop Centre back Sewing /marking

patterns

Operator Proper alignment inefficiency/improper and marking marking of location

7.

Stitch break

Side seam(left side)

Sewing

Operator inefficiency

Training / proper thread use

8.

Uneven stitches

Side seam(left part)

Sewing

9.

Broken stitches

Waist band

Sewing

Operator inefficiency, improper tread tension Improper thread tension

Training required

Proper thread tension and operator training required

10.

Un-uniform over lock stitches

Side seam(left part)

Sewing

Improper thread tension

Proper thread tension and operator training required

11.

Unequal Leg lengths

Legs

Pattern making/sewing

Improper pattern use/excess cutting during sewing Trimmer not used

12.

Excess fabric not trimmed

Placket near zipper

Finishing

Proper pattern use /sewing along marked patterns Trimming of excess threads

13.

Un-uniform over lock stitch

Side seam (left part)

Sewing

Operator inefficiency

Training required

14.

Change in colour(shades)

Near thighs

Washing dept

Improper use of dyes

Proper use of dyes and correct wash

15.

Broken threads

Waist band

Sewing

Operator inefficiency

Training required

16. 17. 18. 19.

Excess thread Excess thread Loose threads Uneven seam

Waist band near zipper Inner side of waist band Back pocket right side Back pocket

Finishing Finishing Finishing Sewing

Operator inefficiency Operator inefficiency Excess thread not trimmed Improper stitching

Proper training Trimming of threads Trimming required Proper stitching along seam

20.

Excess thread

Legs (hemline)

Sewing/finishing

Improper sewing ,

Proper stitching and cutting of excess thread

21. 22.

Broken threads visible Ravelling of threads

Right side panel Along Side seams

Sewing Sewing

Improper sewing Improper stitching

Proper sewing Proper stitching to secure side seam

23. 24.

Interlining visible Improper cutting while button holing

Button hole Button hole

Fusing/sewing Sewing

Improper fusing and sewing Cutting not done after button hole stitch

Proper fusing and sewing Cutting and stitching of button hole sides to secure it Trimming

25.

Excess thread /fabric visible Skipped stitch

Inner side of placket near zipper Along side seam

Sewing/finishing

26.

Sewing

Improper stitching and cutting of threads not done Operator inefficiency

27.

Tearing /worn out fabric Piling of fabric

Along side seams

Sewing/cutting

28.

Inside of pocket

Finishing

Excess cutting/improper overlock stitch Improper pressing/ mishandling of fabric

Training , proper stitching to secure side seam Proper sewing

Proper pressing and handling of

29. 30.

Asymmetrical pocket Improper overlock /loose overlock stitches

Pocket Along side seam

Pattern making/marking Sewing

Improper pattern marking and cutting Improper overlock stitches

garment Proper cutting as per pattern Proper overlock stitches to secure side seam

T-shirt
Serial No. 1. Defect Excess thread Location Shoulder seam Dept.Responsible` Sewing /finishing Causes Improper thread trimming Remedies Trimming of thread Picture

2.

Excess thread

At back strip of collar

Sewing /finishing

Improper thread trimming

Thread trimming

3. 4.

Excess fabric trimmed Excess fabric

Left sleeves Left side seam

Sewing /finishing Sewing /finishing

Improper thread trimming Improper thread trimming

Thread trimming Thread trimming

5.

Excess thread not trimmed

Bottom hemline

Sewing /finishing

Improper thread trimming

Thread trimming

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Excess fabric trimmed off Broken thread Excess stitches(flat lock stitch) Excess fabric not trimmed off Mismatch seam

Hemline Hemline hemline Right shoulder seam Armholes(both sides)

Sewing /finishing Sewing /finishing Sewing /finishing Sewing Sewing

Improper thread trimming Improper thread trimming Improper stitching Operator Inefficiency Operator Inefficiency

Thread trimming Thread trimming Thread trimming Operator training required Operator training required

11.

Uneven attachment of size label

Back bodice part

Sewing

Operator Inefficiency

Operator training required

12.

Improper placement of size label

Back bodice part

Sewing / Marking

Operator Inefficiency / wrong marking of points

Operator training / correct marking of points

13. 14.

Un-uniform neck band width

At sleeve attachment

Pattern making/Sewing

Improper pattern/improper stitching

15.

Unequal front and back

Visible at hem

Pattern making/marking

Improper pattern /marking

Care in pattern making, use of folders for turning and proper stitching Correct pattern use with proper marking and cutting

16. 17.

Improper wash care label Stain marks

Wash care label Inner side of back yoke

Finishing Finishing

Improper pressing or attaching of label Mishandling of garment

Proper wash care label attachment Proper handling at various Operations Proper marking and cutting

18.

Label width not uniform(brand label)

Back bodice near back yoke

Pattern making/marking

Improper design

19.

Thread colour not matching(flat lock collar stitching) Unequal sleeves

Collar

Sewing

Improper thread used

20.

Left and right sleeves

Pattern making

Improper pattern use

Use of Proper thread colour matching with garment Proper pattern use

21.

Stain marks (pen marks, oil)

Back bodice

Washing

Improper wash/ mishandling

Proper wash and handling

22. 23.

Twisted seam Fabric gathers

Shoulder seam Along side seam (left) Sleeve hem

Pressing Sewing

Improper pressing Improper cutting

24.

Skipped stitches

Sewing

Operator inefficiency

Proper pressing Proper cutting before overlock stitch is done Proper stitching required

25.

Unequal sleeve lengths

Both sleeves

Pattern making/ marking/cutting

Improper pattern use/ improper marking or cutting

Proper pattern use, marking and cutting

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