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ATMA Apparel & Textile Merchandising Academy

Glossary

What is Shade grading?

Sorting washed or dyed denim panels or garments into shade groups so that only pieces within the same, or a compatible, shade group are combined in one garment or one shipment carton.

This term in other languages

Arabicتدريج درجة اللون
FrenchClassement par nuance
TurkishTon derecelendirme

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Denim-specific quality faults and how to inspect for them

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