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4-Point System for fabric inspection: what it is and how FabricInspect supports it

The 4-point system is one of the most widely used methods for evaluating defects during fabric inspection. It helps teams record defects, assign a score and compare the final result against a maximum threshold defined for the roll or inspection outcome.

FabricInspect also supports workflows based on the 4-point system, helping inspectors, quality teams and production staff record defects, calculate points, manage final pass/fail evaluation and generate clearer inspection documentation directly from iPhone and iPad.

What is the 4-point system?

The 4-point system is a practical inspection method used to classify fabric defects and assign points during quality control. The goal is to make evaluation more consistent, improve how inspection results are documented and provide a clearer basis for the final decision.

Different companies may apply the method in slightly different ways depending on customers, suppliers or internal quality procedures. That is why it is useful to work with a tool that keeps data collection structured while still allowing configurable acceptance thresholds.

How does it work in practice?

In a typical 4-point system workflow, the inspection starts with fabric review and defect recording. Each defect is assigned a score, which contributes to the total number of points for the control. The result is then compared against the inspected length and the maximum allowed threshold to understand whether the roll passes or fails.

In FabricInspect the workflow can be managed on a per-meter basis, which helps translate visual findings and field notes into a result that is easier to review, compare and document.

How FabricInspect supports the 4-point system

FabricInspect helps teams manage 4-point system workflows on mobile instead of relying on scattered notes or manual data re-entry after the inspection. During the control process you can:

• record fabric defects as they are found
• classify defects by roll or inspection
• assign and total points
• work on a per-meter basis
• compare total points with a configurable maximum threshold
• get a final pass/fail outcome
• generate cleaner PDF inspection reports for sharing or archiving

This makes the workflow easier to follow both for the person carrying out the inspection and for anyone who needs to read, verify or forward the result later.

Configurable maximum threshold

One of the most important parts of the process is the maximum number of points accepted for the final evaluation. FabricInspect supports this step by allowing teams to work with a configurable threshold instead of forcing a single fixed rule.

This can be useful when quality procedures need to adapt to different operational requirements, customer expectations or internal inspection setups. The app helps keep the workflow organized without making it rigid.

Who can benefit from it?

A mobile approach to the 4-point system can be useful for:

• textile quality managers who want clearer inspection records
• inspectors and controllers working directly on the shop floor
• production or garment teams that need more structured defect tracking
• companies that want cleaner PDF reports with fewer manual handoffs

Why manage it from an app?

When inspection data is captured from a phone or tablet, it becomes easier to record defects during the control itself, attach photos, add notes and reach a documented final result faster. This does not replace the inspector's experience, but it does help make the work more organized, readable and easier to share.