Seams Inspection in Garments
Garments Seam Inspection is one important step of Garments Inspection.
What Is a Seam in Garments?
A seam is a method of binding two or more pieces of fabric together, usually using thread to form stitches. However, glue and other forms of adhesive (such as heat or ultrasonic) can also be used. Seams can be stitched by hand or sewn by machine. Some seams are formed by 2 methods and techniques or even more. For example, being stitched then taped sealed for waterproofing purpose. Seams can either be open or closed.
Garments Seam Inspection is the main part of garments inspection
All exposed seams must be finished and bar-tacked or back-stitched at ends.
All seams must lie flat and smooth without puckering.
Rise seams must be overedged and lockstitched or safety chain stitched.
Seams in direct contact with the body must not irritate.
Overlock seams must not tear out.
Typical Seam Defects and Categories in Garments Seam Inspection
Open seam Major
Puckering Major or Minor
Unmatched/Misaligned seam(crotch seam, underarm seam) Major or Minor
Poor seam Major or Minor
Creased/Wrinkle seam Major or Minor
Wavy/twisted seam Major
Fayed/Raw edges Major
Burst Inlay Major
Improper Gathering Major or Minor
