Quality

General guidelines for cutting Knit and

stretch fabric
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SOP for Cutting Knit, Fleece & Stretch fabrics

Before going to cut knit, fleece or any sort of stretch

fabric garments industry have to follow some special techniques. There are some
techniques which should be taken into consideration while doing cutting these
stretch fabrics.
1) Fabric inspection is done by 4 point systems & 10% from the total order
quantity covering all colors
2) Receiving of order sheet with sample/fabric shrinkage data/shade details and
Fabric inspection report
3) Fabrics should receive shade wise from
material department.
4) Every fabric roll should be unrolled for relaxation in gently. No force should be
applied while unrolling.
5) Relaxed fabric should be stored in separate rack by attaching card with details

information like Fabric Item, Shade Group, Batch, Lot, Color, Qty, relaxation
starting date and Time
6) Separate Log book is to be maintained such as lot, cut date & Yardage
7) Relaxation process should be maintained at least 24 Hours from starting date
and Time
8) Check bulk marker 100% Fabric laying as per shrinkage / shade, ensure no
looseness/bias under each ply
9) Fabric laying height should not exceed more than 6 inches
10) Lay the marker and start bulk cut
11) Numbering and bundling
12) Cut panel inspection done by Q.A, correct size, fabric defects, cut panel
accuracy (TOP, Middle and Bottom
13) Cut panels Issue to production lines by lot and it should be distributed in
trolley / bag
14) All cutting issue must be supply to floor at due time (W.I.P not available in
cutting more than 2/3 days)