The four-point system is a standardized method for evaluating fabric quality in the textile industry by assigning points to defects based on size and severity. Defects are assessed per linear yard, allowing for effective scoring and grading to determine fabric quality. This widely accepted system facilitates consistent quality control and decision-making during fabric inspections.

1. Four-Point System for Fabric
Inspection
Overview of Fabric Quality Control in
the Textile Industry

2. Introduction
• • Fabric inspection is crucial in maintaining
quality in textile manufacturing.
• • Various systems exist to ensure fabric
quality, with the Four-Point System being
widely accepted.
• • This presentation provides an overview of
the Four-Point System.

3. What is the Four-Point System?
• • A standardized method for evaluating fabric
quality.
• • Assigns points to fabric defects based on
their size and severity.
• • Commonly used in the textile industry to
ensure consistent quality.

4. How Points are Assigned
• • 1 Point: Defects ≤ 3 inches (7.5 cm).
• • 2 Points: Defects > 3 inches but ≤ 6 inches
(15 cm).
• • 3 Points: Defects > 6 inches but ≤ 9 inches
(23 cm).
• • 4 Points: Defects > 9 inches (23 cm).

5. Scoring and Grading
• • Inspect each linear yard or meter of fabric.
• • Calculate total points based on defects
found.
• • Determine the overall quality grade per 100
square yards (or meters).
• • Lower points indicate better quality; higher
points suggest more defects.

6. Practical Application
• • The Four-Point System is applied during the
fabric inspection process.
• • Fabric rolls are inspected, and points are
assigned based on the severity and size of
defects.
• • Accept/reject decisions are made based on
the total points scored.

7. Benefits of the Four-Point System
• • Standardization: Provides a consistent
method for fabric quality evaluation.
• • Ease of Use: Simple and straightforward to
apply during inspections.
• • Industry Acceptance: Widely recognized and
used across the textile industry.

8. Conclusion
• • The Four-Point System is essential for
maintaining fabric quality in textile
manufacturing.
• • It provides a standardized, reliable method
for assessing fabric defects.
• • Using this system helps ensure consistent
quality and facilitates better decision-making.

9. Q&A
• • Questions and Discussions