DEFECTS IN LINGERIE-
BRALETTE
Subject: Apparel Quality Engineering
Introduction
Types of lingerie
Classification of
Table Of
Content
defects
Conclusion
References
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Introduction
The French word ‘Lingerie’ is derived
from the word ‘linge’ which means to
linen.
They may also be called ‘intimate
clothing’ or simply ‘intimates’ made up
of several product segments like bras,
panties, shapewear, sleepwear,
lightweight robes, and daywear.
They are worn beneath clothing usually
for comfort. It is also used not only to
give shape to ones body but also about
how one feels.
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Topwear - clothing that usually covers most of the
Types of lingerie upper human body between the neck and the
waistline. Other topwears are Bustier, Tank top,
Chemise, Bra/Brassiere, Slip etc
Bralette Camisole Corset
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Bottomwear - clothing that is worn on the lower
Types of lingerie part of the body. Other bottomwear are garter/
suspender belt, hipster, under wear, brief,
pantyhose etc.
Panties Thongs Hoisery
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Types of lingerie Other types of lingerie are negligee,
romper, bodysuit/teddy/playsuit,
babydoll etc
Bikini Robes Nightsuit
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Defect Categories
(based on the manufacturing process)
Fabric selection
Pattern making defects – size defects
Spreading & cutting defects
Sewing defects
Trims placement defects
Assembly defects
Fit defects
Packaging defect
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Fabric Defect
Patches of dark colour is seen on the underband due
Bleeding
colour fastness due to rubbing. This can be classified
of colour
as shade variation.
Pilling can be seen on the surface
of the fabric.
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Other Fabric Defects
• Elasticity of the fabric
• Crease marks
• Weaving deformity
• Uneven dyeing
• Shade variation
• Misprint
• Defective selvedge
• Dirt/stain
• Horizontal lines
• Needle marks
• Drop stitches
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Pattern Making Defects –
Size Defects
The example has been taken of a bra of
size 34D.
The specifications of this size is 28-31 inch
under-bust and 36-38 for the over-bust.
But the under-bust is 26.5 inches and the
over-bust is 32 inches.
This does not fulfill the purpose for
which the piece of clothing was
manufactured.
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Other Pattern Making
Defects
Grading issues
Deviation from standard measurements
Missing patterns
Patterns not being cut symmetrically
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Spreading &
Defects
Cutting
Spreading and cutting are one of the initial steps of creating a
garment. If this quality is a compromise, the produced
garment after will not serve it's purpose.
Some types of spreading and cutting defects are:
Missing Parts
Both cups being cut asymmetrical
Plies misaligned
For panties, front rise and back rise cut with same
measurements; ideally back rise should be more
than front rise.
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Other Cutting Defects
• Parts cut on wrong grain
• Mis-cut
• Notches being cut wrong
• Fabric being laid and spreading unconventionally
• Parts being cut on wrong nap and face of fabric
• Length issues
• Size issues
• Pieces don't belong to same category (S/M/L)
• Waist line being cut on woven fabric not leaving gap for elastic
• For breastfeeding bras - not leaving enough gap for opening
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Sewing Defects
Overlap stitches at The thread used Stitch opening of The bra strap This image shows
the bridge of the for attaching the the fabric from the stitches are torn the torn thread
strap and cup. strap is of a underwire. off. while stitching.
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Other Sewing Defects
• Skipped/ missing stitches
• Untrimmed threads
• Puckering
• Incorrect stitches per inch
• Thread tension
• Needle thread breakage
• Bobbin/looper thread breakage
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Trims Placement Defects
Hook is broken
and also not
stitched properly
The slider of the
strap of the brallete
is broken.
Zipper is
broken
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Other Trim Defects
Loops misaligned with hooks
Different hooks used in the same product
Trims not according to the spec sheet
Strap adjuster not same on both straps
Apart from these defects we have
embroidery defects, fusing defects and
finishing defects.
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Assembly Defects
The underwire has not
been secured and can
hurt the customer.
The strap of
the bralette is
not stitched.
Right and left straps of the The cups are
bra are not properly aligned asymmetrical and
with each other distorted
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Fit Defects
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Packaging means wrapping, compressing, filling or creating of goods for the
purpose of protection of goods and their convenient handling. In case of packaging
Packaging Defect being damaged, there are high chances of the product itself being damaged too.
The tag attached is Distorted Instructions of the
torn for which packaging. care label is faded
measurement charts after 2-3 washes
(right) and fabric
specifications (left)of
the bralette cannot be
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read properly.
Conclusion
The purpose of the inspection process is to certify that all of the
lingerie under production have been thoroughly tested and
inspected. Once all of the lingerie that pass the final inspection
will be labeled according to the quality control standard it had
taken on to ensure product reliability. Items that pass quality
control inspection are ready for shipping and distribution.
All the possible defects that can be found in the brallete were
analyzed. And these intensity of these defects can lead to
customer dissatisfaction.
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Reference
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