Fabric Quality Inspector – Job Description

Job Title: Fabric Quality Inspector
Department: Fabric Inspection
Reporting To: Quality Manager / Fabric Manager

Job Purpose

To inspect incoming and processed fabrics and ensure that fabric quality meets approved standards, specifications, buyer requirements, and production needs before release to production.

Key Responsibilities
Inspect fabric rolls for quality, defects, shade, width, GSM, and overall appearance.
Conduct fabric inspection using the 4-Point System or company-approved inspection method.
Identify and record fabric defects such as:
Holes and cuts
Stains and oil marks
Slubs and yarn defects
Shade variation
Crease marks
Uneven dyeing
Printing defects
Weaving/knitting defects
Check fabric width, GSM, construction, shrinkage, and other required parameters.
Verify fabric shade against approved lab dips, standards, or bulk approval.
Inspect fabric rolls received from suppliers, dyeing/processing units, or internal production.
Prepare and maintain fabric inspection reports and defect records.




Mark defects and communicate them to the concerned departments.
Segregate accepted, rejected, and hold fabric rolls.
Coordinate with Fabric Follow-Up, Stores, Production, Purchase, and QA teams regarding quality issues.
Ensure rejected or defective fabric is properly identified and controlled.
Follow up on fabric replacement, reprocessing, or corrective action.
Maintain inspection records for traceability.
Ensure compliance with buyer/company quality standards.
Support root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions for recurring defects.
Maintain proper housekeeping and safety standards in the inspection area.

Required Skills & Qualifications
Diploma/Degree in Textile Technology, Textile Engineering, or related field preferred.
2–5 years of experience in fabric inspection/quality control.
Positive knowledge of woven/knitted fabrics and common fabric defects.
Knowled

📌 Fabric Quality Inspector Tiruppur
🏢 Knit Gallery India Private
📍 Tiruppur