An Introduction to

Apparel Quality
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What are attributes of a good quality apparel

item?
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 Free from defects
+ Stains, fabric defects, open seams, untrimmed threads, misaligned buttons
and button holes, no shade difference from panel to panel
 Performs satisfactorily in normal use
+ Does not shrink in laundering or dry cleaning
+ Does not fade or loose color
+ Does not fall apart in laundering or dry cleaning
 Fits the labeled size
 Is fashionable – has prevailing style
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 Raw materials
 Workmanship
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 Inspection
+ Raw materials
+ Workmanship

 Testing
+ Raw materials
+ Workmanship
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 Inspection

Visual examination or review of raw materials, partially finished

components of garments and completely finished garments in
relation to some standards, specifications, or requirements, as
well as measuring garments to check if they meet the required
measurements.

 Testing

Determination of one or more characteristics according to a

procedure
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 Fabric Inspection
+ 4-Point System
* Up to 3” ……………1 * Over 3” – up to 6” ...2
* Over 6” – up to 9” ...3 * Over 9” …………….4
* Holes and openings (large dimensions) 1” or less………….2
* Holes and openings (large dimensions) over 1”…………….4

Calculate total defect points per 100 square yards

40 points per 100 square yards
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 Sewing threads

+ Construction
+ Sew ability

* Imperfections
* Finish
* Color
* Package density
* Winding
* Yardage
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 Zippers
 Buttons
 Buckles
 Snap fasteners
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 Marker making
+ Parts + Pattern direction
+ Pattern alignment + Knife clearance
+ Marker width + Notches & drill marks
+ Checks and stripes
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 Spreading
+ Number of plies
+ Fabric width
+ Ply direction
+ Checks
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 Cutting
+ Frayed edges, fuzzy, ragged, or serrated edges
+ Ply-to-ply fusion
+ Single edge fusion
+ Pattern precision
+ Notches
+ Drill holes
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 Sewing
+ Needle damage
+ Skipped stitches
+ Broken stitches
+ Mismatched checks or stripes
+ Shade difference
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 Finishing, pressing, poly bagging

+ Stains
+ Wrinkles
+ Correct labels
+ Any thing that detracts from overall appearance
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 Testing
+ Fabric weight, construction
+ Strength
+ Colorfastness
+ Abrasion resistance
+ Pilling
+ Wrinkle resistance/wrinkle recovery
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 Sizing

+ Measurements
+ Form fitting
+ Live modeling
 Thank You