Defect Classification and Zone

Code Defect Classification Zone A Zone B

STITCHING & SEAMING
Broken stitches caused the failure or opening Major Major
seam
Open seam caused by the seam not properly Major Major
closed or stitching has missed the fabric
Unbalance stitch tensions causing the mis-formed Major Major
seams or see through to the body when worn
Seam roping or twisted
Adversely affecting appearance Major Major
Apparent but not obvious Major Minor
Seam uneven, crooked or wavy
Adversely affecting appearance Major Major
Apparent but not obvious Major Minor
Seam puckering
Adversely affecting appearance Major Major
Apparent but not obvious Major Minor
Unfinished or insecurely finished seams including Major Major
misplaced or missing bartack that run back and
open up during wear
Poor joins or skipped stitches
Adversely affecting appearance Major Major
Apparent but not obvious Major Minor
Seam contain unsightly pleats Major Major
Caught-in stitch Major Major
Needle cut caused the hole or tearing
Adversely affecting appearance Major Major
Apparent but not obvious Major Minor
Poor or incorrect repair stitching remains visible Major Major
Incorrect thread type selection (including Major Major
monofilament thread) affects performance or
appearance of the garments
Incorrect stitch type or density compared to the Major Major
approved specification or garment sample
Stitch margin (Seam-bite) that is unevenly
gauge
Adversely affecting appearance Major Major
Apparent but not obvious Major Minor
Any stitching or seaming faulty that is not Major Major
mentioned above and which is sufficiently
conspicuous to adversely affect garment
appearance

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FABRIC
Fabric surface hole, run, drop-stitch, mis-stitch or Major Major
obvious defect that could develop into a hole
Cuts and tears in the fabric Major Major
Slubs or misweaves
More than double correct yarn thickness Major Major
Same as correct yarn size but inconspicuous Major Minor
Foreign particles caught into fabric
Adversely affecting appearance Major Major
Apparent but not obvious Major Minor
Stop marks, broken or missing warp/weft yarn in Major Major
fabric
Barre, striation and crease Lines
Adversely affecting appearance Major Major
Apparent but not obvious Major Minor
Needle lines
Adversely affecting appearance Major Major
Apparent but not obvious Major Minor
Bowing or skewing
Adversely affecting appearance Major Major
Apparent but not obvious Major Minor
Knot or repair
Adversely affecting appearance Major Major
Apparent but not obvious Major Minor
Fabric not made of approved specification Major Major
Nap or pile direction not compared to garment Major Major
specification
Nap or pile deformation
Adversely affecting appearance Major Major
Apparent but not obvious Major Major
Odor smell Major Major
Any fabric flaw or fault that is not mentioned Major Major
above and which is sufficiently conspicuous to
adversely affect the appearance of the fabric
COLOR
Distinctly visible shading difference (Color Major Major
shading)
Mismatching of panel, trims, interlining, threads Major Major
or buttons
Printing defects
Adversely affecting appearance Major Major
Apparent but not obvious Major Minor

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Dying spots
Adversely affecting appearance Major Major
Apparent but not significant Major Minor
Streaky apperance
Adversely affecting appearance Major Major
Apparent but not obvious Major Minor
Color off - standard
Adversely affecting appearance Major Major
Apparent but not obvious Major Minor
Metamerism or flaring
Adversely affecting appearance Major Major
Apparent but not obvious Major Major
Color fastness issued Major Major
Any color fault that is not mentioned above and Major Major
which is sufficiently conspicuous to adversely
affect the appearance of the fabric or garment
TRIMMINGS
Lace irregular shape, poorly positioned or
untrimmed
Adversely affecting appearance Major Major
Apparent but not obvious Major Minor
Bow or motif poorly positioned, loosely
attached
Misplaced by more than Major Major
Misplaced less than Major Minor
Loosely attached or detach Major Major
Embroidery or appliqu poorly
positioned, untidy or unfinished
Adversely affecting appearance Major Major
Apparent but not obvious Major Minor
Hooks & eyes, rivets or snap fasteners poorly Major Major
positioned, missing or malfunctioning
Zipper malfunctions or poorly inserted Major Major
Any trimming fault that is not mentioned above Major Major
and which is sufficiently conspicuous to
adversely affect the appearance or performance of
the garment
BUTTON & BUTTON HOLE
Button is missing, damaged or covered button has Major Major
separated
Insecure or loose button attached Major Major

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Buttons or button holes are not alignment
or improperly spaced
Adversely affecting appearance Major Major
Apparent but not obvious Major Minor
Irregular or inconsistent button loops
Adversely affecting appearance Major Major
Apparent but not obvious Major Minor
Button hole is untidy, fraying or broken
stitches
Adversely affecting appearance Major Major
Apparent but not obvious Major Minor
Button size not match with the button hole Major Major
Button stitching is too tight preventing Major Major
functionality
Missing spare buttons Major Major
Any button or button hole fault that is not Major Major
mentioned above and which is sufficiently
conspicuous to adversely affect the appearance or
performance of the garments
APPERANCE
Burn or scorch marks causing in
discoloration or a shiny appearance
Adversely affecting appearance Major Major
Apparent but not obvious Major Minor
Fusible delamination Major Major
Creasing or marking on the fabric
Adversely affecting appearance Major Major
Apparent but not obvious Major Minor
Garment appearance unbalance or
uneven
Adversely affecting appearance Major Major
Apparent but not obvious Major Minor
Excessive quantity and length of loose
threads
Adversely affecting appearance Major Major
Apparent but not obvious Major Minor
Untrimmed thread ends
Adversely affecting appearance Major Major
Apparent but not obvious Major Minor
Mis-matching checks, plaid or stripes Major Major
Mis-shaped, mis-formed or mis-placed Major Major

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Poorly pressed garments objectionably
affecting appearance
Adversely affecting appearance Major Major
Apparent but not obvious Major Minor
Rough or abrasive caused the wearer discomfort Major Major
or irritation
Marks, stains, dirt or oil stain Major Major
Any appearance fault not mentioned above and Major Major
which is sufficiently conspicuous to adversely
affect the appearance of the garments
LABELLING AND HANGTAG All All
Zone Zone
Size mis-match for the pieces set garments Major Major
Garment size not match with the polybag Major Major
Missing or incorrect label or hangtag Major Major
Poorly label position
More than Major Major
Less than Major Minor
Any other fault not covered by all of above types Major Major
of defect but which affects the satisfaction of the
customer or end user
MEASUREMENT
Out of tolerance Major Major
Any other parts not covered by all of above types Major Major
of incorrect measurement but which affects the
satisfaction of the customer or end user
CRITICAL (Zero tolerance)
Sharp edge or point caused body harm Critical Critical
Loose stone remain in the garment Critical Critical
Any other fault of defect that might cause injury Critical Critical
to the end user of the product

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