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Needle and Thread Inspection in Garments

Garments Thread Inspection and Garments Needle Inspection are quality control processes in garments manufacturing industry. Because they always work together, they are of the same importance. Garments Needle Inspection The correct needle size must be used for all seams when considering to select needles. Ball point needles must be used when sewing knitted fabrics.   Needle Inspection in Garments Garments Thread Inspection Sewing threads should be used for all seams, but monofilament thread should not be used except under special circumstances. Thread must be colourfast....

Stitching Criteria of Garments

Stitching criteria of Garments The type of stitching must be as per approved sample, must consider the appearance of garment, and put the top stitching on front of garment in principal when make process plan. The density of stitching must be as per Garment Specifications. Stitching on elastic material must resist to maximum extension without breaking. Stitching criteria of Garments The minimum number of stitches per cm should be: Lockstitch ...

Garment Zoning for Garments Visual Inspection

When perform garments visual inspection for make and workmanship the defects found can be categorized as Critical, Major, Minor defects. In fashion industry, Critical defects are defined as a defect that is likely to result in hazardous or unsafe conditions for an individual in using the product. And that does not meet the mandatory regulations is also critical defect. A critical defect in clothes may cause accident to the wearer and may malfunction when the wearer out wearing a garment...

Some practical advices for novel Coronavirus outbreaks

  It seems the novel coronavirus outbreaking in the whole world is a high probability event. The first infection step of virus is at mucous membrane of human beings, so nose, mouth and eyes could be infected by aerosol, water droplets and hand touching. There is other way to infect or not and the incubation period is not very sure yet. I sum up some practical advices that you may protect yourself and your families. You can pass to anybody you...

Shirts Quality Inspection and Blouses Quality Inspection

Shirts Quality Inspection and Blouses Quality Inspection Shirts and Blouses Measuring Guides 1. Bust or Chest Measure straight across chest, just below armhole, from side fold to opposite side fold. Be sure to extend centre back pleat and any folds under armholes before measuring. Some markers/designers/importers do measure 1 inch below armhole. 2. Waist Measure straight across waist, from side fold to opposite side fold at narrowest point. 3. Sweep/Hem Measure as No. 2 “waist" but about 3cm(1")above bottom of garment. 4. Across chest Measure across chest from...

Dresses and Coats Quality Inspection

Dresses Quality Inspection and Coats Quality Inspection Dresses and Coats Measuring Guides Chest/Bust Measure straight across chest, just below armhole, from side fold to opposite side fold. Some markers/designers/importers do measure 1 inch below armhole. Across chest Lay closed garment flat. Measure across chest from armhole seam to armhole seam at narrowest point. Waist Measure straight across from side fold to side fold at narrowest point or at waist seam. High Hip Use the back waist length, measurement of No. 21 plus 10cm (4”) and...

Sleepwear Quality Inspection

Sleepwear Quality Inspection Sleepwear Measuring Guides Chest/Bust Measure straight across chest, just below armhole, from side fold to opposite side fold. Some markers/designers/importers do measure 1 inch below armhole. Across chest Lay closed garment flat. Measure from armhole seam to armhole seam at narrowest point. Sweep/Bottom/Hem Measure straight across sweep/hem/bottom from side fold to opposite side fold. Garment Length Measure from high point of shoulder to bottom hem. Bicep/upper arm Lay sleeve flat. Measure from sleeve fold at bottom of armhole, at right angle to sleeve,...

Robes Quality Inspection and Gowns Quality Inspection

Robes Quality Inspection and Gowns Quality Inspection Robes and Gowns measuring guides Chest/Bust Lay opened garment flat. Measure from one front edge, straight across chest, just below armhole, across back to opposite front edge. Sweep Lay opened garment flat. Measure straight across sweep, from side edge to side edge. Shoulder Measure across shoulder from armhole seam to armhole seam at natural fold. Across back Measure from armhole seam to armhole seam at narrowest point. Center back length Measure from neck seam down center back to bottom...

Sweaters Quality Inspection, Sweatshirts Quality Inspection and T-Shirts Quality Inspection

Sweaters Quality Inspection, Sweatshirts Quality Inspection, T-shirts Quality Inspection You should perform visual inspection for makes, markings, labelings, packaging... as well as size measurement check. Sweaters, sweatshirts and T-Shirts measuring guides Bust or Chest Measure straight across chest, just below armhole, from side fold to opposite side fold. Be sure to extend centre back pleat and any folds under armholes before measuring. Some markers/designers/importers do measure 1 inch below armhole. Shoulder Measure across shoulder from armhole seam to armhole seam at natural fold. Sweep/Bottom/Hem Measure...

Snow Suits Inspection and Jump Suits inspection

Snow Suits Inspection and Jump Suits Inspection Snow Suits and Jump Suits Measuring Guides Bust or Chest Measure straight across chest, just below armhole, from side fold to opposite side fold. Be sure to extend centre back pleat and any folds under armholes before measuring. Some markers/designers/importers do measure 1 inch below armhole. Waist Measure straight across waist, at narrowest point, from side fold to opposite side fold. Hip/Seat- ladies Measure straight across hip, from side fold to side fold, 22cm(8 1/2”) below...