38 · Quality and testing
GSM, Width and Conditioning
GSM and width must be reported with conditioning, relaxation time and a clear usable-width definition.
Values to be checked
- Values to be checked 01
- Conditioning
- Values to be checked 02
- Sample area
- Values to be checked 03
- Usable width
- Values to be checked 04
- Tolerance
Quality and testing
A nominal number is not commercially useful unless method, conditioning, target and tolerance are defined together.
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Shrinkage, Spirality and Skew
Dimensional stability results are not comparable without defined washing, drying, marking and measurement methods.
40Colour Fastness: Wash, Crocking, Perspiration and Light
Fastness plans follow end use and shade depth; method and minimum grade belong in the technical file.
41Strength and Pilling Tests
Bursting strength and pilling appearance are interpreted against structure, GSM and garment-use intensity.