Fabric inspection is a critical step in the textile supply chain, conducted before cutting and production to identify defects in raw material that could compromise the quality of finished garments or textile products. Catching fabric flaws early prevents waste, production delays, and costly rework.
Our inspectors use the internationally recognized 4-point system to evaluate fabric rolls for weaving defects, knitting faults, dyeing irregularities, printing misalignment, and finishing inconsistencies. We verify fabric weight, width, shrinkage, colorfastness, and composition against purchase order specifications.
Whether you source woven, knitted, printed, or dyed fabrics, our inspection ensures that only quality-compliant material enters your production line. Detailed reports with defect mapping and photographic evidence are delivered within 24 hours.
Visual defect inspection using the 4-point grading system
Fabric weight and width verification per roll
Colorfastness testing — washing, rubbing, light exposure
Shrinkage testing against specifications
Composition and fiber content verification
Weaving or knitting defect detection — missing yarns, broken ends, holes
Shade consistency between rolls and dye lot matching
Products in the fabric inspection category face rigorous quality expectations from consumers, retailers, and regulatory authorities. Defects that escape the factory can result in product returns, negative reviews, safety recalls, and significant financial losses. For brands importing from overseas manufacturers, third-party quality control inspections are the most effective way to verify product quality before committing to shipment.
Tetra Inspection provides specialized inspection services for fabric inspection, including initial production check, during production inspection, pre-shipment inspection. Our inspectors are trained in the specific quality criteria, defect patterns, and compliance requirements relevant to this industry. Each inspection follows AQL sampling standards (ISO 2859-1), with defects classified as critical, major, or minor based on your quality tolerances.
Compliance with applicable standards — such as ASTM D5430 (4-Point System), ISO 2859-1 (AQL), AATCC 61, AATCC 8 — is verified during every inspection. Our detailed photo-documented reports, delivered within 24 hours, provide the evidence you need to make informed accept-or-reject decisions, negotiate corrective actions with suppliers, and maintain a documented quality history across your supply chain.
Ab 240 $/Manntag · Planung innerhalb von 48h
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