This PPT explains Cutting, Sewing, Assembling, Pressing, Finishing defects

1. Garment
Defects

2. Introduction
• Garments quality depends on controlling defects created in different parts of garments
manufacturing
• Because of the complex manufacturing system in the apparel industry, defects are generated
• So it’s a very big deal to control the quality in the apparel industry
• List of defects :
• Cutting
• Sewing
• Assembling
• Pressing/Ironing
• Finishing and Packaging

3. Cutting Defects
• Marker or Perforator: Not stapled or stenciled on lay to catch both edges causing parts to miss in cutting. Too
tight or too loose, distorting dimensions of garment. Perforated stencil ,not powdered or inked, sufficiently to
show distinct lines, notches and punch marks
• Misplaced Piece Rate Tickets or Bundle Members: Attached to, or marked on, wrong bundles, causing mixed
sizes or land shades.
• Drill Marks: Drill marks misplaced, not perpendicular, omitted or wrong side drill used.
• Opening Slits: Cut under above to the side or at incorrect angle. Not cut through entire bundle or omitted.
• Improper Cutting: Not following marker lines, resulting in distorted parts. Letting knife lean causing top and
bottom ply to be of different sizes.
• Notches: Misplaced, too deep, too shallow or omitted
• Oil Spots: Equipment improperly oiled or cleaned
• Improper Knife Sharpening: Causing ragged, frayed or fused edges on bundles
• Knife or Scissor Cut: Piece damaged by over run in cutting previous piece

4. • Open/Broken Seams: Open seams are unstitched openings in seams seen in isolated units
• Broken Stitch: Broken stitches are evident as non continuous threads
• Drop stitch/Skipped stitch: Irregular stitching along the seam
• Wavy/staggered stitching: Stitches are not straight
• Uncut/ loose thread : Extra thread or loose thread on seam line
Sewing Defects
Open/Broken Seams Broken Stitch Wavy Stitching Uncut/ loose thread

5. • Defected finished components by size i.e. imperfect size and shape of finished components.
• Imperfect garments size.
• Use of wrong ticket.
• Missing of any parts or predetermined design of garments.
• Imperfect alignment of components i.e. button, hook, and so on) in proper place.
• Wrong placing or creasing of interlining.
• Looseness or tightness of interlining.
• Folding of any parts of garments that is seen to bad appearance.
• Shade variation of garments.
• False direction of fabric parts in the garments.
• Imperfect matching of trimmings in the garments.
Assembling Defects

6. • Wrinkle even after ironing
• Hidden pressed stud/button
• White marks while pressing
• Iron marks while pressing
Pressing Defects
Wrinkle Pressed stud White marks Iron marks

7. Finishing and Packing Defects
• Unwanted marks on fabric
• Decolorized patch on fabric
• Pin holes
• Bowing
• Pilling
• Water Spots
• Cuts or Nicks
• Seam Tears
• Streaks
• Inadequate Pressing
• Pressing Producing Shine on
Fabric
• Loose Threads
• Folding Defects
• Uncut thread
• Broken stitch
• Button alter
• Skip stitch
• Bar tack Defect
• Runoff stitch
• Process mistake
• Raw edge out
• Fabric faults
• Sewing reject
• Size mistake
• Checkup down
• Oil Strain/Dirty Stain
• Damage
• Needle Mark/Cut
• Overstitch
• Stone in garments
• Shading