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Common Fabric Defects

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Bird's Eye

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Small, repeating, dot-like defects visible on the fabric surface. Possible causes: foreign fibers incorporated or warp/weft snarls.

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Barcode

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Repeated series of light and dark bands on the fabric. Possible causes: variation in yarn density or reed marks.

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Bow

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A lateral curve in the weft of woven fabric. Possible causes: uneven tension or off-center warp yarns.

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Skew

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Distortion in the fabric where weft yarns are not at right angles with warp yarns. Possible causes: improper winding or skewed tension.

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Tear

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A rip or cut in the textile material. Possible causes: mechanical damage or mishandling during processing.

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Float

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A weaving defect where warp or weft yarns float over multiple adjacent weft or warp yarns. Possible causes: incorrect loom setting or operator error.

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Broken Pick

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A missing weft yarn in a section of fabric. Possible causes: weft yarn breakage or loom malfunction.

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Shade Variation

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Differences in color consistency across the fabric. Possible causes: dyeing process inconsistency or uneven yarn dye uptake.

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Oil Stain

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Marks or spots appearing greasy or discolored. Possible causes: machinery lubricants or processing oils contact with the fabric.

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Slub

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Thicker place in yarn resulting in a lump in fabric. Possible causes: irregular spinning or issues in raw material quality.

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Yarn Variation

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Differences in yarn thickness or color. Possible causes: variations in raw material or inconsistency during yarn manufacturing.

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Wrinkling

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Unwanted folds or creases in the fabric. Possible causes: incorrect finishing processes or poor handling.

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Pilling

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Formation of small balls of fiber on the surface of the fabric. Possible causes: abrasion during normal wear and care.

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Stain

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Undesirable and distinct marks on the fabric. Possible causes: chemical or substance spills during the manufacturing process.

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Tension Variation

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Uneven stress on the yarns leads to irregularities in fabric. Possible causes: improper tension control during winding or weaving.

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