Fabric inspection is usually done by people checking rolls on a lit frame. It is skilled but tiring work, and small faults can slip through.
How automated inspection works
- High-resolution cameras scan the fabric as it moves
- AI models trained on images of defects flag holes, stains, slubs and print faults
- Each fault is logged with its position on the roll
Advantages
- Consistent checking across shifts
- Digital defect maps for every roll
- Data to find and fix recurring problems at source
Limits
Systems need good training data for each fabric type. Very textured or patterned fabrics are harder to inspect automatically, so human checks remain part of the process.
Learn the checks to do before cutting.