Defect Classification - During Inspection (Appearance Defects)

During inspection many times we got some defects. All the defect are not same and not have the same importance. Out of these defect some are major and some defect is minor.

Many times we become confused to take a decision that, which is major and which minor. Today I am going to share some information with all of you regarding this issue. Also, I am going to share a list defects with major and minor classification. In this regards please note, these classifications are not fixed, it can be varied based on buyer view.

Major Defect: Anything which adversely affects the appearance, performance, including fit or customer satisfaction to a degree that would provide a discerning customer with justification for non-purchase, a return or complaint .

Minor Defect: Any variation from a standard which is not sufficient in degree to be classified as major

Today I will discuss regarding Appearance Defects

Defect Classification
Appearance Defects
Sl.	Classification	Major	Minor
1	BURN or SCORCH MARKS on the surface of the fabric resulting in
	Discoloration or a “shiny” appearance
	Adversely affecting appearance	X
	Apparent but not obvious		X
2	Excessive CREASING or MARKING of the fabric.
	Adversely affecting appearance	X
	Apparent but not obvious		X
3	Generally UNBALANCED or UNEVEN appearance to the garment
	Adversely affecting appearance	X
	Apparent but not obvious		X
4	Excessive quantity and length of LOOSE threads or Hanging threads
	More than one, longer than 1/2” on outside of garment	X
	More than two, longer than 1” on inside of garment		X
5	FRAYING FABRIC, RAW or UNFINISHED edges which look unsightly
	Adversely affecting appearance	X
	Apparent but not obvious		X
6	MIS-MATCHING CHECKS, PLAIDS or STRIPES* on the center-front,
	Center-back, pockets, plackets or collars, pkt flaps, or sleeves to match the body
	Adversely affecting appearance	X
	Apparent but not obvious		X
7	MIS-SHAPEN, MIS-FORMED or MIS-PLACED panels or parts
	Including lapels, collars, facings, interlinings straps, plackets,
	Darts, waistbands, pockets, belt loops.
	Adversely affecting appearance	X
	Apparent but not obvious		X
8	Poorly PRESSED garments objectionably affecting appearance.
	Adversely affecting appearance	X
	Apparent but not obvious		X
9	Any part of the garment which is either rough or abrasive and
	Might cause IRRITATION or DISCOMFORT to the wearer	X
10	Any MARKS, STAINS, DIRT or OIL STAINS
	Adversely affecting appearance	X
	Apparent but not obvious		X
11	Garment crashed in packing		X
12	Garment has odors	X
13	Garment still wet in the poly bags	X