Garment Defects

In the garment industry, defects are typically categorized into three types: critical, major, and minor defects. These categories help manufacturers maintain quality standards and ensure customer satisfaction. Here's a summary of each type:

1. Critical Defects Definition: Critical defects are serious flaws that make a garment unsafe, unusable, or non-compliant with legal regulations. These defects pose a significant risk to the consumer's safety or the garment's functionality. Examples: Sharp objects like needles left inside the garment. Broken or missing components that can cause injury (e.g., zippers, buttons). Flammable materials that do not meet safety standards. Contaminants like chemicals or harmful substances.

2. Major Defects Definition: Major defects are significant issues that affect the garment's appearance, durability, or performance. While they do not pose a safety risk, these defects can result in customer dissatisfaction or product returns. Examples: Large, noticeable stains or discoloration. Incorrect sizing or measurement discrepancies. Misaligned or missing parts (e.g., pockets, zippers). Holes, tears, or fraying seams. Poor workmanship, such as uneven stitching or unfinished edges.

3. Minor Defects Definition: Minor defects are small, less noticeable issues that do not significantly impact the garment's overall quality, appearance, or functionality. These defects are usually acceptable to consumers and do not lead to returns. Examples: Slight variations in color shade. Minor, small stains or marks that are not easily visible. Loose threads or small, easily fixable stitching issues. Slight wrinkles or creases in the fabric. Minor misalignment of labels or logos.

Understanding these categories QTI helps Clients/ Buyer to prioritize and address defects, ensuring that only high-quality garments reach the consumers.