Garments Defects | Defects classification of garments products

Introduction: A defect is a physical, functional, or aesthetic attribute of a product or service that indicates that one of the required requirements has not been fulfilled by the product or service.

Defect classification is an important step in determining whether goods should pass or fail to inspect and it helps to take an informed shipping decision by considering the quantification and severity of various types of defects identified.

Quality control experts typically categorize defects in three primary categories: minor, major and critical. The nature and severity of a defect determine which category of defect is one of three.

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Classification of garments defects: We already know that all types of defects of apparel or garments products are classified into three defects group; 

1. Minor defects.
2. Major defects.
3. Critical defects.

All of these defects classify in the base of its position, size, visibility, etc. criteria. We will find each defects in different defects class. Because every buyer has some special rules or AQL system for their defects classification. 

1. Minor Defects: Minor defects are generally tiny, insignificant problems that have no effect on the item's function or shape. The client would not even notice a slight problem with a product in most instances. And the client alone would probably not return an item because of a small defect.

If this standard is applied, importers often establish the maximum tolerance–or AQL-for minor defects of their sample size as examined. However, if there are minor faults over the limit of their tolerance, an item may still fail in the inspection process.

For example, Some minor defects are; 

1. Uncut thread.
2. Spot (Oil + Dirt).
3. Raw Edge.
4. Puckering.
5. Piling.

2. Major Defects: Major defects is more big and visible than minor defects. A product with a major defect substantially departs from the product requirements of the buyer.  Major defects are those that could adversely influence a product's function, efficiency or appearance. The client can easily detect these defects. These failures probably lead to a return of the item, a complaint or a reimbursement request from the client. 

In the case of major defects, most importers set a smaller limit than minor defects in their samples. Often they recognize an order that contains comparatively few major flaws. However, if the products fail to be inspected owing to a large number of significant flaws, they are likely to dismiss the order or ask their provider to keep or rework the order.

For example, Some major defects are; 

1. Broken Stitch.
2. Skip Stitch.
3. Crack Stitch.
4. Open Seam.
5. Pleat.

3. Critical Defects: In the three types of defects, critical defects are the most serious. Critical errors make a product totally useless and/or could damage the user or someone near the product. These defects have placed companies at great danger of product liability problems, legal proceedings, and recall of products.

Many importers have a "zero-tolerance" policy on critical defects that is comparable to this danger in their orders. If a single critical defect is discovered in the order, an item often fails product inspection.

For example, Some of the critical defects are;

1. Any types of hurtful material like a Broken needle, Pin, Insects, etc.
2. Broken button.
3. Size label mistakes.
4. Any types of trims and accessories missing.
5. Broken Zipper puller.

There is also some zone of defects that use for defects classification. Those are;

1. Zone A.
2. Zone B.
3. Zone C.

1. Zone A: Zone A is the place that is a more visible place of garments in the front. For example; A Polo shirt Zone A is the Shoulder to Waist length.

2. Zone B: Zone B is the place that is the less visible place of garments in the front. For example; A Polo shirt Zone B is the Waist to Bottom length.

3. Zone C: Zone C is the place that is a visible place of garments in the back. For example; A Polo shirt Zone C is the Shoulder to bottom of the inside of the garments.

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