Garment & Textile · Defect

Defect — Seam Slippage

Yarns at seam pulling away under stress.

Origin

Global

Era

Modern

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Industrialist View

Worst on satins and loose weaves.

Tailor & Garment-Worker View

Requires fabric upgrade or seam reinforcement.

Construction & Use

Test: ASTM D434 (at 1/4" = fail).

Related Terms

Seam Pucker Colour Migration

Dictionary Entry

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