4 point system inspection (Four point inspection fabric)

Inspection Procedure:4 point system
· Determine the amount to inspect 10%).
· Select the rolls to inspect.
· Put the rolls on the inspection machine or other viewing device.
· Cut off a 6 inch piece across the width off the end of the roll. Mark the right and left side of the strip. Stop the inspection process every 50 yards and use the strip to check for any shading problems. Also make sure to check the end of the role.
· Inspect for visual defects with the light on at a speed slow enough to find the defects. (The fabric must be checked at a slow rate in order to effectively find flaws). Sometimes you may have to turn the light off to see how a flaw will affect the appearance of a garment.
· Check that the roll contains the correct yardage as stated by the piece goods source.
· Check for skewed, biased, and bowed fabric.
· Mark any defects to the side with colored tape so that they can be easily found and noted.
· Record any defects.