Inspection Protocol
Numerical evaluation of fabric quality assigns penalty values to defects based on their length or size. Adherence to four point cloth grading ensures that fabric defects are quantified according to frequency. The scoring system limits the maximum penalty for a single defect to four points regardless of the severity.
Total scores are calculated per one hundred square meters to determine the final grade of the cloth.
Defect Valuation
Penalties under four point cloth grading increase as the size of the flaw grows larger. A hole or a thick yarn measuring less than three inches earns one point, while a flaw exceeding nine inches receives the full four-point penalty. Scoring logic applies to both warp and weft directions.
Major defects like wide stains or repeating loom bars automatically reach the maximum score for that specific area. Consistently low scores indicate a high-level weaving process.
Commercial Grading
Buyers and mills use the results of four point cloth grading to decide if a shipment meets the export standard. Most premium linen contracts specify a maximum point count for first-quality fabric. Rolls exceeding the limit are classified as second quality and sold at a discount.
Documentation of these scores accompanies the shipping invoice.
