Finished Fabric Inspection:

Loop Dimensions: Measuring loop length, wales (vertical stitches), and courses (horizontal stitches) helps assess fabric quality.

Dimensional Stability: Ensuring the fabric retains its size and shape through various environmental conditions is crucial.

Fabric Defects: Identifying and addressing common defects like needle marks, yarn mix, or holes is vital.

Colorfastness: Testing colorfastness to washing, rubbing, and light exposure ensures colors remain vibrant.

Process Monitoring:

Online Monitoring: Using online monitoring systems can help detect and prevent defects during the knitting process.

Defect Detection: Early defect detection allows for timely intervention and prevents the production of substandard fabric.

Quality Control Methods:

Visual Inspection: QC professionals visually inspect fabrics for defects.

Testing: Various tests, such as dimensional stability tests and colorfastness tests, are conducted to assess fabric quality.

Statistical Process Control (SPC): Using SPC methods can help monitor and control the knitting process and identify potential issues.

Common Knitting Faults:

Needle Marks: Improper needle settings or machine malfunctions can cause needle marks.

Yarn Mix: Mixing different types or colors of yarn during the knitting process can lead to yarn mix defects.

Holes: Holes in the fabric can occur due to broken needles, improper machine settings, or yarn defects.

Slubs and Thick/Thin Fabrics: These defects can arise from yarn inconsistencies or machine problems.

Importance of Quality Control:

Reduced Costs: Effective quality control helps reduce costs associated with defects and rework.

Customer Satisfaction: Maintaining high quality standards ensures customer satisfaction and builds brand reputation.





Productivity: Preventing defects and minimizing rework improves overall productivity.

Yarn Quality:

Yarn Tension: Proper yarn tension before and after the yarn feeder is crucial for consistent fabric structure.

Yarn Properties: Factors like yarn count, twist, and evenness are inspected to ensure quality before knitting.

Yarn Defects: Detecting and addressing defects like slubs, broken filaments, or inconsistent widths is key.

Knitting Machine Parameters:

Needle Settings: Proper needle settings and machine adjustments are essential for achieving desired stitch density and fabric structure.

Fabric Take-up Tension: Low fabric take-up tension helps prevent fabric damage and ensures smooth fabric passage.

Cylinder and Dial Distance: The distance between the cylinder and dial affects loop length and fabric looseness.

Quality Control:

Ensure fabrics and garments meet established quality standards through regular inspections and testing.

Defect Identification and Resolution:

Collaborate with the Quality Control team to identify and resolve defects, implementing corrective actions.

Establishing and enforcing quality control processes: Setting standards and procedures to ensure garments meet quality requirements.

Conducting inspections and tests: Regularly inspecting garments at various stages of production to identify and address any quality issues.

Maintaining quality standards: Ensuring that all garments meet the required quality standards and specifications.

Addressing quality issues: Identifying and resolving quality problems promptly and effectively.

Implementing corrective actions: Taking steps to prevent future quality issues.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Fabric Manage in Garments (Sarcarsamakulam)
🏢 Augustan Knitwear
📍 Sarcarsamakulam