exam 1 cte4443 Flashcards

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the 2 approaches to quality

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quality control through
1. final inspection
2. product development

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goals of quality assurance

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1, provide products that meet/exceed customer expectations
2. sell product to enable companies to meet business objectives

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quality assurance model

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quality = materials + processes + products
- continuous improvement
- total quality management (TQM)

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textile quality assurance

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process of designing, producing, evaluating, and assessing products to determine if they meet desired quality level for company’s target market

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quality control

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consumer

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one who uses/wears finished textile product

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customers

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consumers, companies, manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers who buy fabrics, materials, and finished products

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contractors

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produce goods off-shore (international)

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textile industry complex

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10
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quality

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important but complex, many perspectives

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materials

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selection, characteristics, performance

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5 quality perspectives

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  • holistic
  • product
  • producer
  • consumer
  • value-based
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quality: holistic perspective

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the whole is more than the sum of its parts; “you will know it when you see it” concept

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quality: product perspective

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the parts that make up the product; total set of precise, measurable characteristics of finished product
- ex: higher thread count, higher quality

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quality: producer perspective

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consistent conformance to standards and specifications
- “quality is free”
- zero-defects management

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quality: customer perspective

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qualities that are important to consumers; ever-changing and not steady
- TQM
- deming cycle

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quality: value-based perspective

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products that perform at acceptable cost/price

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18
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deming’s 5-step cycle for quality improvement

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  1. PLAN- consumer research
  2. DO- produce product
  3. CHECK- ensure products meet criteria
  4. ACT- market product
  5. ANALYZE- how product is received in marketplace
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8 dimensions of quality

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  • performance
  • features
  • reliability
  • conformance
  • durability
  • serviceability
  • aesthetics
  • perceived quality
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target market: analyze…

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customer demographics, lifestyle, and psychographics

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product quality

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total set of precise and measurable characteristics of finished product

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first quality

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best quality, meets standards

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second quality (sub-standard)

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defects

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total quality management (TQM)

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integrated and continuous improvement process involving everyone

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25
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customer satisfaction

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how well product meets expectation

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product development

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design and engineering for products to be serviceable, producible, salable, and profitable
- evaluation and assessment must be integrated

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AATCC

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american association of textile chemists and colorists
- textile chem and wet processing industry

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ASTM

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american society for testing and materials
- largest nongovernmental standards writing body

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ASQ

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american society for quality
- improve quality of manufactured goods

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AAFA

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american apparel and footwear association
- sewn products industry; focus on brand protection, supply chain, and sourcing, trade, logistics, and manufacturing

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TC2

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coallition of leaders in US textile/apparel industry
- TC2 body scanning

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ANSI

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american national standards institute
- coordinates national voluntary agencies that develop standards

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ISO

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international organization for standardization
- coordinates many voluntary standardization organizations

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NIST

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national institute of standards and technology
- commercial dry cleaning

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AFAI

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industrial fabrics association international
- awnings, tire cords, ropes, etc

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dry cleaning and laundry institute international

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formerly IFI (international fabricare institute)

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37
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6 types of standard methods

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  • test method
  • practice
  • specification
  • terminology
  • guide
  • classification
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test method standards method

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definitive procedure for the identification, measurement, and evaluation of one or more qualities/characteristics/properties

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practice standards method

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definitive procedure for performing operation or function that does not produce a test result

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terminology standards method

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document comprising of definitions of terms, descriptions of terms, explanation of symbols, abbreviations, and acronyms

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specification standards method

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42
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guide specification method

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series of options/instructions that do not recommend a specific course of action

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classification specification method

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systematic arrangement or division of materials, products, systems, or services into groups based on similar characteristics such as origin, properties, use, etc

44
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types of standards

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  • company
  • industry
  • mandatory
  • voluntary
  • international
45
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types of specifications

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  • open
  • closed
  • target
  • functional
  • product
  • materials
  • process
  • inspection
  • test
  • acceptance
46
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open spec

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allows for consideration of multiple vendors
- includes description of character and/or performance desired

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closed spec

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specifies exact material, component, or product by manufacturer/vendor
- includes style number, trade name, etc

48
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cost for managing standards and specs

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increase as
- specs and standards increase
- tolerances becomes tighter
- minimums for performance increase

49
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problems with writing specifications

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  • incorrect/inconsistent word use
  • hard to understand form
  • vague sentences
  • incorrect references
  • poorly organized
  • credibility
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standardization

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developing and applying rules for a consistent and uniform approach for specific activity for the benefit and with the cooperation of all concerned

51
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standards

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set of characteristics/procedures that provide a basis for resource and production decisions

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specifications

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precise statement of set requirements to be satisfied by a material, product, system, or service that indicates the procedures by determining whether each requirement is satisfied

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specification minimum

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least or lowest acceptable value for any given parameter/dimension

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tolerance

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range of acceptable values or allowable deviations from specified values

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product function specs

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how well a product does what it’s designed to do
- clo
- few standard test methods evaluate product performance

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appearance specs

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hanger appeal, quality issues, and performance dimensions
- matching, product symmetry, influence spreading and cutting
- workmanship

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fit specs

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dimensions related to 3D form/body
- fit standards: ease

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construction specs

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way to combine components and materials; describe general requirements, emphasize process
- aka. engineering specs
- standards address details; list minimums

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finishing specs

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standards address finishing process; procedures, settings, materials, or ingredients used

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product zoning

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some product parts more important for appearance than others; prioritize and define product areas
- highest priority zone: most likely to be viewed during f2f conversations or when using product

61
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standards/specs relating to product cost and quality

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high production and material costs = high product cost
- based on understanding of customer’s price expectations
- cost of managing standards/specs is like a business expense to maintain consistent quality

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product integrity: internal vs external

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internal integrity: consistency among materials, function, and structure
external integrity: consistency between product performance and consumer expectations

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clo

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resistance to dry heat transfer provided by clothing
- amount of insulation necessary to maintain comfort under specified conditions

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made-up

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aka. sample product or prototype
- to examine materials and process interactions

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product lifespan management (PLM)

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enables electronic communication of details about products throughout the supply chain

66
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types of inspection

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  • materials
  • source
  • incoming
  • in-process
  • during/duo-pro
  • product
  • shipment
  • vendor
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materials inspection

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adherence to length , width, quality, and uniformity specs
- best upon arrival

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source inspection

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items at supplier’s facility by individual
- convenient/immediate info on quantity
- process improvement

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incoming/receiving inspection

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immediate visual exam of finished product

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in-process inspection

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check products during production process
- during production/duo-pro inspection

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vendor inspection

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ensures production meets buyer’s standards/specs
- planned/scheduled or unplanned/surprise

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product inspection (product audit)

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search for non-adherence to characteristics, dimensions, and parameters

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conformance

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materials, products, processes meet standards/specs

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nonconforming goods

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don’t meet standards/specs

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final inspection

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ensures finished product meets required standards/specs

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accreditation certificate

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formal certification that company meets specific requirements

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vendor certificate

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formal agreement based on material/product quality received over time

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component testing

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assesses component interaction
- bond strength
- dimensional stability
- appearance assessment
- seam strength

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component testing: bond strength

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tensile force to separate layers
- newly adhered materials and after cleaning
- assessment: one or more layers disintegrated, bond failure
- foam tear: foam tears first

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component testing: dimensional stability

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assesses shrinkage/growth
- AATCC standard test method

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component testing: appearance assessment

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can you see defects like blister, crack mark, pucker, delamination, etc

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component testing: seam strength

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maximum resistance rupture at juncture formed by stitching together two or more materials
- measure of seam durability

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process material interaction: sewability

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examines interactions among thread, materials, and needle

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user-product interactions

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  • wear testing
  • appearance
  • size or dimensions
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wear testing

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evaluate product for performance criteria
- user-product interations

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user-product interaction: appearance

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examined visually, placed on flat surface at comfortable height
- product zones

87
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user-product interaction: size or dimensions

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assessed with product on flat surface
- woven: full circumference dimensions
- knit: half width dimensions
- written instructions

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blister

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bulge, swelling, or similar alteration of material surface

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crack mark

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sharp break/crease in surface when rolled, bent, draped, or folded

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bubble

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?

91
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pucker

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wavy 3D effect
- closely spaced wrinkles

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buckling

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material bends back on itself forming a fold, tuck, or pleat

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shearing/shear stress

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produce yarn distortion if force applied at angle to warp or filling

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extensibility

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materials ability to stretch slightly

95
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hygral extension

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increase in fabric dimension with increase in relative humidity

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grin

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individual stitches seen at stress seam

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needle damage

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partially/completely severs yarn, deflects yarn at stitch line, or fuses fibers by needle
- needle damage % = # damaged yarns/total # yarns x 100

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bleed-through

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adhesive appears on fabric’s technical face

99
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garment twist

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?

100
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roping

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?

101
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simulations

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create critical part of use environment, usually to ensure safety

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packaging

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specs for packaging related to distribution center criteria

103
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standard environmental conditions for testing textiles

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  • temperature of 70 degrees, +/- 2 degrees
  • humidity of 65%, +/- 2%
  • doors and blinds closed to maintain temperature and humidity
  • conditioning room door open with lights off for consistent temperature and humidity
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product inspection

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  • 4 point system
  • types of defects:
    • bow
    • birdseye
    • broken end
    • coarse end
    • coarse pick
    • crease mark
    • dropped stitch
    • dye streak
    • float
    • loose coarse
    • mispick
    • slub
    • snag
    • wrinkle
  • points per 100yd = (total points in roll x 3600) / (fabric width x total yards inspected)