Separate the causes
Repeat length changes
Use a clearly defined pair of pattern points and consistent measuring conditions.
Skew looks like drift
Measure repeat along the intended direction and record line angle separately.
Cutting marker assumption
Check whether the marker was built from one hanger instead of the actual bulk repeat record.
Steps before deciding
- Define which pattern interval is being measured.
- Sample identified start, middle and end positions.
- Measure warp and weft repeat separately where relevant.
- Trial a marker using the observed bulk ranges.
- Agree usable sections or revised planning before cutting.
Worked example
Hypothetical example: the marker assumes 10 cm repeats, while measured sections are 10.0 and 10.3 cm. Matching across many repeats needs evaluation; those figures are not universal tolerances.
Buyer questions
Can I average the repeats?
An average may conceal sections that cannot share a marker.
Is this the same as shade variation?
No. Pattern geometry and colour need separate records.
Discuss the evidence with Fred Textile
Send Fred Textile the repeat definition, position measurements and marker requirement for a geometry review.
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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