Defect Scoring
Numerical assignment to surface irregularities on textiles quantifies the penalty for each flaw found during the final stage of manufacturing. Under a four point fabric grading inspection, inspectors assign one, two, three, or four points based on the physical size of a defect detected within the cloth. This standardized penalty system applies to woven linen rolls before the material leaves the finishing facility for international export.
Inspectors walk the rolls over an illuminated table to catch imperfections like broken ends or thick spots. The total points per one hundred square yards provide the final quality score for the shipment.
Acceptance Threshold
Numerical limits determine whether a specific batch satisfies the quality requirement established by the purchase agreement. Procurement contracts dictate the maximum penalty points allowed per roll, typically setting a ceiling for the entire lot. When the calculated total exceeds the pre-agreed threshold, the mill must re-examine the goods or offer a discount to the buyer.
This threshold distinguishes between commercial grade cloth meant for high volume production and high grade material intended for luxury linen garments. Consistent application of these limits protects the supply chain from receiving substandard fabric that causes failures during the subsequent garment construction phase.
Material Validation
Physical examination of the output confirms that the finishing process produced a consistent product meeting the expected technical properties. Flax fibres possess inherent variations that mills must manage during the weaving phase to ensure stability. Grading procedures identify if these variations remain within the bounds of standard mill performance or indicate a deviation in machine settings.
A low point count indicates high control over the loom tension and the finishing environment. This final audit represents the last chance for the mill to correct inconsistencies before the material enters the global market.
