Visual Defect Classification List - SL

Defect Classification List (DCL) - Softlines
Any Critical Defect found will fail the inspection.

Major Defects are measured as 1 point.
Minor Defects are measured as 1 point.
The Defect Classification List (DCL) is used by TCPS, Target Vendors and Factory QC during DUPRO and FRI
inspections.
Product must conform to the designated Target Corporation Performance Specification.
Accept or Reject decisions are made by the TCPS Field Inspector performing the inspection.
Critical Defects are unacceptable defects that could risk the safety and/or health of our guest as well as are in
violation of regulatory procedures.
Major Defects are serious defects that affect appearance, performance, durability or functionality to such a
degree that a guest would not buy the product if they saw the defect. The defect would result in guest
dissatisfaction.
Minor Defects are a departure from Target construction specifications and quality standards that may affect
appearance, performance, durability or functionality and may reduce its salability at full price. This defect may
result in guest return or unappealing product presentation.
Defect
Description Classification
Code
Packaging Inspection
Master Carton/Inner Carton
P002 Carton Marking Missing, Incorrect or not legible critical
P003 Carton Type or Size not as Specified critical
P007 Carton Damaged critical
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P008 Carton/Casepack Assortment Incorrect critical
P010 Packaging material missing or incorrect critical
P011 Missing product identification critical
P033 Carton weight for two-man lift cartons critical
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P034 Colors, sizes, and quantity of assortment in cartons incorrect critical
P035 Assortment in cartons is incorrect critical
P036 Country of origin on carton not matching product label critical
P037 Packing method is not according to Floor Ready Requirements or clients packing
method critical
Package/Box
P004 Inadequate Carton Thickness to protect Products major
P005 Carton sealed incorrectely (stapling, tape or glue) major
P006 Box seam split major
Packaging
P029 Not pressed, folded, hung, poly-bagged, packed or assorted as specified major
P030 Pressing defects include shine, moiré, color change, scorching or any other major
conspicuous “hard” pressing defect
P031 Size sticker, price tag, or hanger size clip missing, incorrectly placed or other than major
specified
P032 Any packaging (hanger, bag, box, box labelling, packing slip) other than specified major
P021 Illegible or incorrect printing on price tags, labels, packing slips major
P028 Damaged vinyl/polybag or other packaging major
Fabric
F001 Holes where the yarn is cut, broken ends, drop stitch that runs major
F002 Vertical or horizontal lines permanently knit or finished into fabric (i.e. needle lines, major
compactor creases, barre, light/heavy ends). Visible at arms length
F003 Soil, oil spots with contrast visible at arm's length, adversely affecting appearance major
F004 Not cut on grain line as specified affecting appearance or shrinkage major
F005 Significant snags and/or slubs distinguishable when viewed at arm's length, adversely major
affecting appearance
F006 Knitted in, off color fly visible at arm's length major
F007 Misweaves, mispicks (wovens) major
F008 Washing/Dyeing Defects (streaks, uneven dyeing) major
F009 Shaded parts/thread and/or visible components, adversely affecting appearance major
F010 Printing defects: Wrong, missing or incomplete coverage of color, misregistered, over major
1/16"
F011 Poor hand feel of product - not as specified major

F012 Knit/Woven structure not to standard minor

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F013 Product (including all items in selling unit) not visually matching Archroma standard major
or approved shadeband
F014 Conspicuous pilling; not to agreed upon standard major
F015 Mismatched stripe/plaid: side seam 1/8”-1/4” major
F016 Skewed, bowed or biased fabric, solid or stripe over 1/2" side to side for softlines; major
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F017 Conspicuous repair (this covers knits and wovens) major
F018 Mismatched stripe/plaid: side seam over 1/4”, pocket over 1/8” major
major
Components and Trim
C001 Unapproved components or trim added or substituted affecting performance (Bias cut major
binding vs. warp cut; incorrect interlining etc.)
C002 Any specified trim or component missing, damaged, or not operational as intended. major
(Snaps won't snap, zipper won't zip or slider won't lock, fusible not bonded as per
manufacturers instructions)
C004 Rivet, snap, clasp, grommet, or any closure device which is defective, damaged, major
incorrectly placed or attached which is likely to cause damage to wearer or property
C005 Buttons omitted, broken, damaged, defective or inverted; buttons that do not confirm major
to specification; misaligned or improperly spaced buttons
C006 Fusible interfacing must be compatible to garment without bubble or pucker; in a major
lined garment, the liner must not extend below hem or the shell
C007 Zippers: any malfunction; tape shade that does not closely match color specified; major
tape stitched too loose or tight resulting in excessive bulge on tape or placket when
closed; exposed zippers that detract from appearance of garment; exposed edges of
zipper tapes that would scratch or irritate wearer's skin; zipper not placed high
enough in placket causing gap to top edge; aluminium zippers should not be used;
zipper size and length should be appropriate to garment end use or as specified
C008 Hook and Eyes: Omitted or sewn in wrong places; hook and eyes misaligned when major
fastened causing bulge or twist as the point of closure; all metal parts must be
rustproof, washable, dry cleanable, and attached securely; size appropriate to
location and specification
C009 Belt color not as specified; width of belt out of specification in excess of 1/4"; eyelets major
out of alignment in excess of 1/4"; number of eyelets not as specified; end of belt not
shaped according to spec; irregular belt width in excess of 1/4"; top stitching of belt
is uneven or crooked; belt loop size not appropriate to belt width, missing or insecure
loops; belt length must be appropriate to garment size; middle eyelet is not standard
fit; any metal parts rusted or oxidized
Construction
R001 Any construction technique adversely affecting the performance of the product or not major
according to the spec
R002 Sleeves set in backwards or twisted major
R003 Waistband irregular or not uniform in width in excess of 1/4" major
R004 Spot shirring not uniformly distributed major
R005 Neck rib and short sleeve cuff rib - width variance greater than ± 3/16" major

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R006 Right versus left sleeve lengths difference up to 1/2" major
R007 Collar noticeably off center when attached to garment major
R008 Corresponding pockets horizontally uneven or misaligned in excess of 1/4" major
R009 Excessively puckered or twisted hem major
R010 Uneven fronts at bottom > ¼” major
R011 Under-facing shows on the top side of the garment minor
R012 Seam alignment worse than 1/4" major
R013 Darts uneven, poorly shaped, &/or not properly located major

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R014 Darts poorly shaped with large bubbles at the end minor
R015 Right versus left leg lengths difference up to ½” major

R016 Right versus left side seam or inseam lengths less than ¼” briefs; ½” shorts, tops or minor
pants
R017 Long sleeve cuff rib, bottom rib and turtleneck rib - width var. greater than ± 1/4" major
R018 Front bias placket set off grain minor
Sleeve and Armhole Defects

R301 Sleeve head stay stitch showing on outside minor
R302 Misaligned underarm seam or side seam < 1/4" major
R303 Uneven cuffs < 1/4" (left sleeve compared to right sleeve) minor
R304 Misaligned cuff facing to sleeve seam < 1/4" major

R305 Misaligned sleeve to side seam <1/4" major
R306 Tops strap width difference of +/- 1/4" minor
R307 Uneven cuffs > 1/4" (left sleeve compared to right sleeve) major
R310 Misaligned underarm seam or side seam > 1/4" major

R311 Misaligned cuff facing to sleeve seam > 1/4" major
R312 Misaligned sleeve to side seam > 1/4" major
Collar/Collar Setting, Lapel and Cuff Defects

R401 Excessive fullness, puckers or twisting of top collar minor
R402 Collar points distinctively ill-shaped or not uniform minor
R403 Uneven collar points > 1/4" major
R404 Corded, piped or other insert trim conspicuously uneven, loose or tight minor
R405 Under-collar showing outside of top collar, topstitch seams not balanced top to minor
bottom (rolled)
R406 Center back neck seam not covered by collar minor

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R407 Uneven, twisted or poorly sewn cuff facing minor
R408 Collar/placket not balanced (quartered). When matching shoulder seams the front of minor
plackets are more than 1/4" unbalanced
Pocket Defects
R501 Weight and color of pocketing material not according to specification minor
R502 Pocket size not according to specification minor
R503 Dog ears at pocket corners, more than 1/8" above top of pocket minor
R504 Non-uniform shaped or biased pockets more than 1/4" side to side or top to bottom, major
noticeable at arms length
Belt Loop Defects

R601 Conspicuously crooked belt loop (off perpendicular alignment 1/8") minor
R602 Belt loops incorrectly placed in excess of 1/4" major
R604 Mismatching thread color, or thread color not according to specification minor
Hem Defects
R702 Hem sleeve uneven, twisted or poorly sewn minor
R703 High/low bottom hem difference greater than 1/2" side to side, or back to front major
R704 Binding, elastic or hem minor
Button/Buttonhole Defects
R801 Buttonhole too large or too small for button functionality minor
R802 Ragged edges caused by cut of dull knife causing fabric pulls minor
R803 Misaligned or improperly spaced buttons minor
R804 Thread shade that does not match specified color minor
Thread
H201 Outside, attached thread ends over 1/2"; Loose threads not attached major
H202 Inside attached thread over 1/2” seen hanging outside product or visible as presented minor
Embroidery
E001 Unravelling of embroidery threads major
E003 Missing or loose attachment of beads/sequins major
E004 Slanted or raw edges at appliqué major
E005 Pulling, puckering or incorrect placement major
E201 Fraying of embroidery threads adversely affecting appearance minor
Stitching
S001 Stitches per inch in excess of + 2 or - 1 from that specified in Construction major
Specification, or if not specified, inappropriate
S002 Stitch type or construction technique other than specified in Construction major
Specification or if not specified, inappropriate. (i.e. lockstitch on a stretch seam
without reinforcement)
S003 Ends of stitching, when not caught in other seams or stitching, that are not major
backtacked at least 1/4" (2 or 3 stitches) on lockstitch (301) or not "latched back" or
"condensed" on chainstitch (440, 500, 600 class)
S004 Mending stitching tied in less than 1/2" on each end of repaired stitch. Repairs of 401 major
chainstitch must be made with lockstitch or completely re-done with chainstitch
S005 Defective Stitching, insecure backstitch includes topstitching; broken/skipped stitches major
& railway stitches; defective handstitching
S006 Run off stitches, Outside: 1/4" - 1/2" minor
S007 Run off stitches, Outside: > 1/2" major
Seams
M001 Tight thread tension causing thread or fabric to break when normal tension applied to major
total seam length. Seam must elongate 30%-35% beyond relaxed measurement.
M002 Raw edge on outside seam / inside seam major
M003 Open seams major

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M004 Severe torque or twist evidenced by roping appearance at seams or seam that won't major
lay flat
M005 Seam Slippage / Seam grin major
M006 Excessive puckering major
M202 Sewn-in pleat up to 1/4" minor
M203 Any sewn in pleat on the outside and visible minor
Safety and Regulatory

SR001 Insect infested critical
SR002 Visible Mold critical
SR003 Any sharp point or edge on Children’s product critical
SR008 Metal Contamination/Broken Needle found in product critical
SR009 Small part or loose attachment (children products) critical
SR013 Care or Law labels not legible or inadequate care and maintenance instructions which
do not meet all federal requirements. Incorrect fiber content, country of origin, or RN
number. Label placement not following federal guidelines
critical
SR014 Production item does not match approved Red or Yellow sealed sample critical
SR015 Any sewing technique used (specified otherwise) to avoid import duty
SR016 Decorative/functional belt not tacked at center back, sides and front belt loops/exit
point for children’s garments 0 – 5T critical
SR017 Incorrect or missing Pricing and/or UPC code information from the hangtag/label
critical
SR018 Scissors/Knife… Inside Carton critical
SR200 Others (enter full description in comment section of PIF) critical

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Defect Classification List (DCL) - Softlines

Any Critical Defect found will fail the inspection.

P003 Carton Type or Size not as Specified critical

P007 Carton Damaged critical

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P008 Carton/Casepack Assortment Incorrect critical

P010 Packaging material missing or incorrect critical

P011 Missing product identification critical

P033 Carton weight for two-man lift cartons critical

P034 Colors, sizes, and quantity of assortment in cartons incorrect critical

P035 Assortment in cartons is incorrect critical

P036 Country of origin on carton not matching product label critical

P005 Carton sealed incorrectely (stapling, tape or glue) major

P006 Box seam split major

P028 Damaged vinyl/polybag or other packaging major

F007 Misweaves, mispicks (wovens) major

F008 Washing/Dyeing Defects (streaks, uneven dyeing) major

F011 Poor hand feel of product - not as specified major

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F014 Conspicuous pilling; not to agreed upon standard major

F015 Mismatched stripe/plaid: side seam 1/8”-1/4” major

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F017 Conspicuous repair (this covers knits and wovens) major

R002 Sleeves set in backwards or twisted major

R003 Waistband irregular or not uniform in width in excess of 1/4" major

R004 Spot shirring not uniformly distributed major

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R006 Right versus left sleeve lengths difference up to 1/2" major

R007 Collar noticeably off center when attached to garment major

R008 Corresponding pockets horizontally uneven or misaligned in excess of 1/4" major

R009 Excessively puckered or twisted hem major

R010 Uneven fronts at bottom > ¼” major

R011 Under-facing shows on the top side of the garment minor

R012 Seam alignment worse than 1/4" major

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R015 Right versus left leg lengths difference up to ½” major

R018 Front bias placket set off grain minor

Sleeve and Armhole Defects

R302 Misaligned underarm seam or side seam < 1/4" major

R304 Misaligned cuff facing to sleeve seam < 1/4" major

R306 Tops strap width difference of +/- 1/4" minor

R310 Misaligned underarm seam or side seam > 1/4" major

Collar/Collar Setting, Lapel and Cuff Defects

R402 Collar points distinctively ill-shaped or not uniform minor

R403 Uneven collar points > 1/4" major

R406 Center back neck seam not covered by collar minor

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R407 Uneven, twisted or poorly sewn cuff facing minor

R502 Pocket size not according to specification minor

Belt Loop Defects

R602 Belt loops incorrectly placed in excess of 1/4" major

R704 Binding, elastic or hem minor

R803 Misaligned or improperly spaced buttons minor

E003 Missing or loose attachment of beads/sequins major

E004 Slanted or raw edges at appliqué major

E005 Pulling, puckering or incorrect placement major

E201 Fraying of embroidery threads adversely affecting appearance minor

S006 Run off stitches, Outside: 1/4" - 1/2" minor

S007 Run off stitches, Outside: > 1/2" major

M002 Raw edge on outside seam / inside seam major

M003 Open seams major

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M005 Seam Slippage / Seam grin major

M006 Excessive puckering major