Textile Fabric Defect Detection
using Machine Vision
Real-time Quality Inspection in Textile
Manufacturing
Presented by: A.V. Harsha Vardhan
Roll no: 2201116004
Mechatronics
Introduction
• Textile industries face major losses due to
undetected defects.
• Manual inspection is time-consuming, error-
prone, and inconsistent.
• Machine vision offers a faster, more reliable,
and automated solution for fabric inspection.
What is Machine Vision?
• Use of cameras, sensors, and image processing
to capture and analyze visual data.
• Automates inspection, measurement, and
decision-making.
Common Textile Defects
• Stains
• Holes or tears
• Color variations
• Weaving errors (missed yarns, floats, knots)
• Wrinkles or folds
System Components
• High-resolution Camera
• Lighting System
• Image Processing Unit
• Actuator
• Display
Working Principle
1. Fabric moves on a conveyor under a camera.
2. Images are captured and processed.
3. Algorithms detect anomalies.
4. Alerts are raised or defective sections are
marked.
Image Processing Techniques
• Grayscale conversion and edge detection
• Thresholding
• Pattern recognition and texture analysis
• AI/ML models for defect classification
Real-Time Application in Industry
• Used by companies like Arvind Mills,
Raymond, Reliance Textiles
• Improves productivity and quality
• Integrated with production lines
Advantages Challenges
• 24/7 high-speed • Fabric pattern/color
operation variations
• Consistent and accurate • Need for precise lighting
detection • High initial cost
• Reduces human error • Requires large training
• Long-term cost datasets
effectiveness
Conclusion
• Machine vision is transforming textile
inspection.
• Enhances product quality and brand reputation.
• Continues to improve with AI advancements.
References
1. ResearchGate: Machine Vision for Textile
Inspection
2. Case studies from Arvind Mills and Raymond
Ltd.
3. TutorialsPoint – Machine Vision Systems
4. IEEE Xplore: Fabric Defect Detection Research
5. OpenCV Documentation
(https://docs.opencv.org)