Separate the causes
Mixed roll origins
Compare bundle tickets and panel records with the shade sorting register.
Variation within a roll
If panels share a roll, map their original metre and width positions.
Orientation difference
Compare panel face and nap direction under the same viewing conditions before concluding that colour differs.
Steps before deciding
- Hold the affected bundle group.
- Build a panel-to-roll and shade-group map.
- Compare retained roll cuttings with the completed garment.
- Count complete matching sets, not only loose metres.
- Agree recutting or replacement within a compatible shade group.
Worked example
Hypothetical example: fronts came from shade group A and sleeves from approved group B. Both roll groups can pass separately while that mixed garment fails matching.
Buyer questions
Does a passing lab dip prevent this?
No; bulk grouping and assembly traceability still matter.
Can replacement metres come from any matching-looking roll?
Confirm the complete garment pairing before release.
Discuss the evidence with Fred Textile
Send Fred Textile the panel origin map and retained shade references to plan a compatible remedy.
Reference and limits
Fred Textile’s linked reference establishes manufacturing identity. The decision workflows here are editorial guidance, not order-specific inspection results. Hypothetical examples do not establish standard tolerances; agree the order’s criteria in writing.
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