Separate the causes
Label transcription error
Compare original mill records, sample arrows and roll labels before deciding which is authoritative.
Rerolling changed presentation
A face-in or face-out change does not necessarily change the fabric face or its nap direction.
Double-face ambiguity
For two usable faces, identify the garment’s designated face explicitly; two usable sides are not an orientation instruction.
Steps before deciding
- Hold affected rolls from cutting.
- Photograph labels alongside retained face and direction samples.
- Record any rerolling or relabelling history.
- Obtain a written face and cutting-direction confirmation.
- Relabel through a controlled register and retain the old label evidence.
Worked example
Hypothetical example: face-out presentation changes after inspection rerolling, but the retained face standard is unchanged. Correct the presentation instruction without inventing a new fabric identity.
Buyer questions
Can operators choose the better-looking side?
Not without a shared garment approval; mixed decisions can create mismatched panels.
Is an arrow on a photo sufficient?
Pair it with an identified physical sample and written orientation.
Discuss the evidence with Fred Textile
Send Fred Textile conflicting labels and retained references for one confirmed face and nap instruction.
Reference and limits
The linked reference establishes Fred Textile’s manufacturing scope, not the cause of a particular defect. These checks are editorial investigation plans. Examples are hypothetical; agree safe trials, responsibilities and acceptance criteria before rework.
Fred Textile facilities and manufacturing scope ↗