What are the different grades of irregulars?
Irregulars are generally classified into 5 major categories although each manufacturer may only separate or grade for 2 or 3 categories. These categories from most saleable too least saleable are as follows. • Irregulars are usually the highest grade of flawed garments. Generally an irregular is a saleable garment without a major defect. These defects can be but are not limited to fabric imperfections, size imperfections, small stains, fabric puckering and pin holes. • Imperfects are irregulars that have not been culled or graded for their imperfections and can have negligible flaws to major flaws. Imperfects are the combination of irregulars and seconds. • Seconds are irregulars that have major flaws and imperfections and usually require some form of repair work or embellishment to cover up the flaw. • Thirds are severely damaged garments and should all have flaws that are visible without major examination. • Pound goods or scraps are usually sold by the pound and are used for rags or
