Dyeing Defects

The 5 Most Common Dyeing Defects and How to Fix Them: A QC Manager’s Guide

A technical Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of Common Dyeing Defects. We dissect the 5 costliest defects—Barre, Uneven Dyeing, Spots, Poor Fastness, and Crease Marks—with expert solutions for prevention and salvage. The Cost of “Off-Shade” In a textile mill, there is no sound more expensive than a QC manager saying, “This batch is rejected.” A single…

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Martindale Abrasion Test

Mastering the Martindale Abrasion Test (ISO 12947): A Lab Technician’s Guide

Abrasion resistance is one of the most closely scrutinized performance parameters in fabric evaluation. Whether a fabric ends up as denim, uniforms, shirting, sofa upholstery, or bedding, every buyer eventually asks the same question: “How many rubs can it withstand before it fails?” The Martindale Abrasion Test—defined under ISO 12947—is the method the global industry…

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