Prompt Alerts and Remedies

In Knitting, Fabric waste significantly impacts profitability and sustainability. Today, we’ll dive deep into Loss 1—fabric waste loss—and explore how you can set up a system to measure and reduce it effectively.

Waste Loss Formula:

The simplest way to calculate waste loss is:

Input (yarn) – Output (fabric sold + claims) = Waste

But what exactly makes up this waste? Let’s break it down:

Defective Fabric: Fabric that doesn’t meet quality standards.

Yarn Wastage: Yarn lost during production.

Humidity Loss: Fabric weight changes due to humidity.

Fluff & Running Loss: Yarn lost as fluff or during machine runs.

Fabric Setting Time Loss: Time spent setting up machines for various fabric types.

Excess Yarn Purchased: Unused yarn due to inefficient planning.

Unsold Fabric: Fabric that remains unsold, reducing overall output.

Pro Tip: Sometimes people add water to fabric to increase weight for calculation purpose.

Upon detection, our system instantly halts the machine and notifies operators, empowering swift corrective responses to ensure top-tier production quality.