Woven Fabric Defect Nomenclature and Classification
topic
Woven fabric defect classification systems catalogue structural defects including reed marks, temple marks, float defects, loom stop marks, broken ends, missing picks, and weaving faults by their visual appearance, location, extent, and probable loom or warp preparation cause, using standardised terminology that enables unambiguous communication of defect identity between inspection, production, and quality management functions.
Role
Creates a common technical vocabulary for describing and communicating woven fabric quality failures that enables systematic defect cause analysis, targeted loom maintenance prioritisation, and objective quality dispute resolution between fabric producers and garment manufacturer customers who must agree on defect identity and severity classification.