Defect Classification List Revision Date: 5/11/12

Target Detect Classification List (DCL)

Defect Category New Defect Description Class

Packaging Inspection Missing Product Identification critical

Packaging Inspection Carton Type or Size not as Specified critical
Packaging Inspection Carton Damaged critical
Packaging Inspection Carton/Casepack Assortment Incorrect critical
Packaging Inspection Packaging material missing or incorrect critical
Packaging Inspection Markings are to be in English and/or the language for applicable Country of Sale critical
Packaging Inspection Carton weight for two-man lift cartons not correct critical
Packaging Inspection Colors, sizes, and quantity of assortment in cartons incorrect critical
Packaging Inspection Assortment in cartons is incorrect critical
Packaging Inspection Country of origin on carton not matching product label critical

Packing methods is not according to Floor Ready Requirements or clients packing

Packaging Inspection critical
method
Packaging Inspection Inadequate Carton Thickness to Protect Products major
Packaging Inspection Carton Sealed Incorrectly (Stapling, Tape or Glue) major
Packaging Inspection Box Seam Split major
Packaging Inspection Package(Color Box) Deviation major
Glue visible, dirty, oil, contaminated, filthy, wrinkle and poor-cut on PDP of color box
Packaging Inspection major
Glue visible, dirty, oil, contaminated, filthy, wrinkle and poor-cut on non-PDP of color box,
Packaging Inspection minor
carton or inner box

Packaging Inspection Package (Color box) damage/damp major

Packaging Inspection Missing Product Identification critical
Markings are to be in English and/or the language for applicable Country of Sale
Packaging Inspection critical
Instructions missing or incorrect (i.e., does not match instructions in sample, does not
Packaging Inspection major
properly guide to product assembly or use)
Packaging Inspection Format not as specified major
Packaging Inspection Paper stock not as specified major

Instructions do not reflect the appropriate language for Country of Sale (i.e.:
Packaging Inspection critical
U.S. - English; Canada - English and French).

Packaging Inspection Colors not as specified (color required for product usage or assembly) major

Packaging Inspection Colors not as specified (color not required for product usage or assembly) minor

Packaging Inspection Damaged vinyl/polybag or other inner packaging major

Packaging Inspection Illegible backstamp printing minor

Packaging Inspection Missing or Incorrect backstamp when compared to packaging or product claims major

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Packaging Inspection Care instructions on backstamp do not match to care instructions on packaging major

Backstamp printing is not in English and/or in the language for Country of Sale (i.e.: U.S. -
Packaging Inspection critical
English; Canada - English and French).
Printing on Price tags, labels, packaging slips is not in English and/or in the language for
Packaging Inspection critical
Country of Sale (i.e.: U.S. - English; Canada - English and French).
Illegible or incorrect printing on price tags, labels, packaging slips or missing
Packaging Inspection major
DPCI/Article label

Packaging Inspection Not pressed, folded, hung, poly-bagged, packed as specified major

Size sticker, price tag, or hanger size clip missing, incorrectly placed or other than
Packaging Inspection major
specified

Packaging Inspection Any packaging (hanger, bag, box, box labeling, packing slip) other than specified major

Packaging Inspection Missing Product Identification critical

Markings are to be in English and/or the language for applicable Country of Sale
Packaging Inspection critical

Packaging Inspection Components missing or Incorrect (color, dimensions, or Appearance) major

Packaging Inspection Unapproved components added or substituted major
Packaging Inspection Loose component that cannot be assembled back to the original state major
Packaging Inspection Others (enter full description in comment section of PIF) major
Packaging Inspection Others (enter full description in comment section of PIF) minor
Fabric Holes where the yarn is cut, broken ends, drop stitch that runs major
Vertical or horizontal lines permanently knit or finished into fabric (i.e., needle lines,
Fabric major
compactor creases, barre, light/heavy ends). Visible at arms length
Soil, oil spots w/ contrast visible at arm's length, adversely affecting
Fabric major
appearance
Fabric Not cut on grain line as specified affecting appearance or shrinkage major
Significant snags and/or slubs distinguishable when viewed at arm's length, adversely
Fabric major
affecting appearance
Fabric Knitted in, off color fly visible at arm's length major
Fabric Misweaves, mispicks (wovens) major
Fabric Washing/Dyeing Defects (streaks, uneven dyeing) major
Shaded parts/thread and/or visible components, adversely affecting
Fabric major
appearance
Printing defects: Wrong, missing or incomplete coverage of color,
Fabric major
misregistered, over 1/16"
Fabric Poor hand feel of product - not as specified major
Fabric Knit/Woven structure not to standard minor
Product (including all items in selling unit) not visually matching Archroma standard or
Fabric major
approved shadeband
Fabric Conspicuous pilling; not to agreed upon standard major
Fabric Mismatched stripe/plaid: side seam 1/8” – 1/4” minor
Skewed, bowed or biased fabric, solid or stripe over 1/2" side to side for Apparel &
Fabric major
Accessories; over 3% side to side for soft home
Fabric Conspicuous repair (this covers knits and wovens) major
Fabric Mismatched stripe/plaid: side seam over 1/4”, pocket over 1/8” major

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Fabric Poor hand feel of product - not as specified minor

Fabric Uneven pile height, shearing defect; nap or pile in wrong direction minor
Fabric Loose foreign matter, lint, or fluff not permanently attached to product minor
Function Inspection Loading/Impact Test Fail critical
Function Inspection Leakage (for items intended to hold liquid) major
Function Inspection Moisture content in wood out of 8-12% tolerance major
Function Inspection No Function/Mal-Function/Intermittent Function major
Function Inspection Missing Parts major
Components (Zippers, Rivet, Snap or any other closure device is defective,
Function Inspection damaged, incorrectly placed or attached which is likely to cause damage to user or major
property)
Function Inspection Cannot be assembled - Critical for RTA major
Function Inspection Others (enter full description in comment section of PIF) major
Function Inspection Others (enter full description in comment section of PIF) minor
Function Inspection Dispensing Mechanism Not Functioning DO NOT USE IN PIF major
Visual Inspection Poor transparency/clearness (glass/plastic) major
Defects on Material surface (knot/pilling etc on wood and fabric) principle viewing
Visual Inspection major
area vs. non-principle
Visual Inspection Air bubbles/pin hole/sand hole (non-principle viewing area) minor
Non-
Visual Inspection Air bubbles/pin holes/sand hole (principle viewing area) visible
Visual Inspection Air bubbles/pin hole/sand hole (principle viewing area) major
Visible contamination or filth (dirt, oil, pressing/finger mark etc) Major: difficult to remove
Visual Inspection major

Visible contamination or filth (dirt, oil, pressing/finger mark etc) Minor: easy to remove
Visual Inspection minor

Visual Inspection Scratches (principle viewing area) major

Visual Inspection Scratches (non-principle viewing area) minor
Non-
Visual Inspection Scratches (non-visible viewing area) visible
Visual Inspection Dent (principle viewing area) major
Visual Inspection Dent (non-principle viewing area) minor
Visual Inspection Dent (non-visible viewing area) Non-
Poor sanding/Poor polish/Wrong polish (principle viewing area or wrong polish: major)
Visual Inspection major

Poor sanding/Poor polish/Wrong polish (non-principle viewing area, except if it is wrong

Visual Inspection minor
polish: minor)
Visual Inspection Excessive glue (principle viewing area) major
Visual Inspection Excessive glue (non-principle viewing area) minor
Non-
Visual Inspection Excessive glue (non-visible viewing area) visible
Poor Finish (drips, runs, plating, painting, printing over spray, etc) (non- principle
Visual Inspection minor
viewing area)
Poor Finish (drips, runs, plating, painting, printing over spray, etc) (non-visible viewing Non-
Visual Inspection
area) visible
Poor Finish (drips, runs, plating, painting, printing over spray, etc) (principle viewing
Visual Inspection major
area)
Visual Inspection Excessive Mold Line (principle viewing area) major
Visual Inspection Excessive Mold Line (non-principle viewing area) minor
Non-
Visual Inspection Excessive Mold line (non-visible viewing area)
visible
Visual Inspection Excessive Grinding marks (principle viewing area) major

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Visual Inspection Excessive Grinding marks (non-principle viewing area) minor

Non-
Visual Inspection Excessive Grinding marks (non-principle viewing area)
Visual Inspection Material type/Inconsistent (thickness/finished/hand feel) not as specified major
Visual Inspection Open seams major
Visual Inspection Nails sticking out/projection major
Visual Inspection Chipped major
Visual Inspection Rough edges major
Visual Inspection Sharp point/edge major
Visual Inspection Cracks/splits/damaged(broken)/deformed major
Visual Inspection Corrosion/tarnish/oxidization major
Visual Inspection Defective Soldering/Welding major
Visual Inspection Sloppy Soldering/Welding (not affecting construction or usability) minor
Visual Inspection Irregular shape, structure alignment major
Visual Inspection Variations in color/shade major
Visual Inspection Mismatched components major
Visual Inspection Material voids/gap major
Visual Inspection Warping/twisting major
Visual Inspection Bubbling, peeling, or uneven applied surface major
Visual Inspection Slanted/wobbly major
Visual Inspection Poor or defective heat sealing major
Visual Inspection Poor or defective sewing/stitching major
Visual Inspection Poor or defective embroidery(placement, color) major
Visual Inspection Poor or defective embroidery (fraying, puckering, uneven) minor
Visual Inspection Improper amount or uneven distribution of fill/batting/wadding major
Product emits an odor of kerosene or spirits or other unpleasant or unexpected odor
Visual Inspection major

Visual Inspection Worm hole major

Visual Inspection Excessive flashing/Burr minor
Visual Inspection Uncut thread ends major
Printing defects: wrong, missing or incomplete coverage of color,
Visual Inspection major
misregistered, over 1/16"
Pressing defects including shine, moiré, color change, scorching or any other
Visual Inspection major
conspicuous “hard” pressing defect
Visual Inspection Others (enter full description in comment section of PIF) major
Visual Inspection Others (enter full description in comment section of PIF) minor
Visual Inspection Perforation Missing DO NOT USE IN PIF Minor
Visual Inspection Missing Label on Product or Retail Packaging DO NOT USE IN PIF Major
Visual Inspection Missing /Broken Tamper Evident Feature DO NOT USE IN PIF Major
Unapproved components or trim added or substituted affecting performance. (Bias cut
Components and Trim major
binding vs. warp cut; incorrect interlining, etc.)
Any specified trim or component missing, damaged, or not operational as intended.
Components and Trim (Snaps won't snap, zipper won't zip or slider won't lock, fusible not bonded as per major
manufacturers instructions)
Rivet, snap, clasp, grommet, or any closure device which is defective, damaged,
Components and Trim incorrectly placed or attached which is likely to cause damage to wearer or property major

Buttons omitted, broken, damaged, defective or inverted; buttons that do not confirm to
Components and Trim major
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Fusible interfacing must be compatible to garment without bubble or pucker; in a lined

Components and Trim major
garment, the liner must not extend below hem or the shell
Zippers: any malfunction; tape shade that does not closely match color specified; tape
stitched too loose or tight resulting in excessive bulge on tape or placket when closed;
exposed zippers that detract from appearance of garment; exposed edges of zipper tapes
Components and Trim that would scratch or irritate wearer's skin; zipper not placed high enough in placket major
causing gap to top edge; aluminum zippers should not be used; zipper size and length
should be appropriate to garment (product) end use or as specified

Hook and Eyes: Omitted or sewn in wrong places; hook and eyes misaligned when
fastened causing bulge or twist as the point of closure; all metal parts must be
Components and Trim major
rustproof, washable, dry cleanable, and attached securely; size appropriate to location
and specification

Belt color not as specified; width of belt out of specification in excess of 1/4"; eyelets out
of alignment in excess of 1/4"; number of eyelets not as specified; end of belt not shaped
according to spec; irregular belt width in excess of 1/4"; top stitching of belt is uneven or
Components and Trim major
crooked; belt loop size not appropriate to belt width, missing or insecure loops; belt length
must be appropriate to garment size; middle eyelet is not standard fit; any metal parts
rusted or oxidized
Any construction technique adversely affecting the performance of the product or not
Construction major
according to the spec
Construction Sleeves set in backwards or twisted major
Construction Waistband irregular or not uniform in width in excess of 1/4" major
Construction Spot shirring not uniformly distributed major
Construction Neck rib and short sleeve cuff rib - width variance greater than ± 3/16" major
Construction Right versus left sleeve lengths difference up to 1/2" major
Construction Collar noticeably off center when attached to garment major
Construction Corresponding pockets horizontally uneven or misaligned in excess of 1/4" major
Construction Excessively puckered or twisted hem major
Construction Uneven fronts at bottom > ¼” major
Construction Under-facing shows on the top side of the garment minor
Construction Seam alignment worse than 1/4" major
Construction Darts uneven, poorly shaped, &/or not properly located major
Construction Darts poorly shaped with large bubbles at the end minor
Construction Right versus left leg lengths difference up to ½” major
Right versus left side seam or inseam lengths less than ¼” briefs; ½” shorts,
Construction minor
tops or pants
Long sleeve cuff rib, bottom rib and turtleneck rib - width var. greater than ± 1/4"
Construction major

Construction Front bias placket set off grain minor

Sleeve and Defects Sleeve head stay stitch showing on outside minor
Sleeve and Defects Misaligned underarm seam or side seam < 1/4" major
Sleeve and Defects Uneven cuffs < 1/4" (left sleeve compared to right sleeve) minor
Sleeve and Defects Misaligned cuff facing to sleeve seam < 1/4" major
Sleeve and Defects Misaligned sleeve to side seam <1/4" major
Sleeve and Defects Tops strap width difference of +/- 1/4" minor
Sleeve and Defects Uneven cuffs > 1/4" (left sleeve compared to right sleeve) major
Sleeve and Defects Misaligned underarm seam or side seam > 1/4" major
Sleeve and Defects Misaligned cuff facing to sleeve seam > 1/4" major

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Sleeve and Defects Misaligned sleeve to side seam > 1/4" major
Lapel and Cuff Defect Excessive fullness, puckers or twisting of top collar minor
Lapel and Cuff Defect Collar points distinctively ill-shaped or not uniform minor
Lapel and Cuff Defect Uneven collar points > 1/4" major
Lapel and Cuff Defect Corded, piped or other insert trim conspicuously uneven, loose or tight minor
Under-collar showing outside of top collar, topstitch seams not balanced top to bottom
Lapel and Cuff Defect minor
(rolled)
Lapel and Cuff Defect Center back neck seam not covered by collar minor
Lapel and Cuff Defect Uneven, twisted or poorly sewn cuff facing minor
Collar/placket not balanced (quartered). When matching shoulder seams the front of
Lapel and Cuff Defect minor
plackets are more than 1/4" unbalanced
Pocket Defects Weight and color of pocketing material not according to specification minor
Pocket Defects Pocket size not according to specification minor
Pocket Defects Dog ears at pocket corners, more than 1/8" above top of pocket minor
Non-uniform shaped or biased pockets more than 1/4" side or top to bottom,
Pocket Defects major
noticeable at arms length
Belt Loops Defects Conspicuously crooked belt loop (off perpendicular alignment 1/8") minor
Belt Loops Defects Belt Loops incorrectly placed in excess of 1/4" major
Belt Loops Defects Mismatching thread color, or thread color not according to specification minor
Hem Defects Hem sleeve uneven, twisted or poorly sewn Minor
Hem Defects High/low bottom hem difference greater than 1/2" side to side, or back to front Major
Hem Defects Binding, elastic or hem Minor
Button Defects Buttonhole too large or too small for button functionality Minor
Button Defects Ragged edges caused by cut of dull knife causing fabric pulls Minor
Button Defects Misaligned or improperly spaced buttons Minor
Button Defects Thread shade that does not match specified color Minor
Stitches per inch in excess of + 2 or - 1 from that specified in Construction
Stitching Major
Specification, or if not specified, inappropriate
Stitch type or construction technique other than specified in Construction
Stitching Specification, or if not specified, inappropriate. (i.e. lockstitch on a stretch seam without Major
reinforcement)
Ends of stitching, when not caught in other seams or stitching, that are not
Stitching backtacked at least 1/4" (2 or 3 stitches) on lockstitch (301) or not "latched back" or major
"condensed" on chainstitch (440, 500, 600 class)
Mending stitching tied in less than 1/2" on each end of repaired stitch. Repairs of 401
Stitching chainstitch must be made with lockstitch or completely re-done with chainstitch major

Defective Stitching, insecure backstitch includes topstitching; broken/skipped stitches &

Stitching major
railway stitches; defective handstitching
Stitching Run off stitches, Outside: 1/4" - 1/2" minor
Stitching Run off stitches, Outside: > 1/2" major
Stitching Crooked, wavy stitching minor

Stitching Needle marks, holes adversely affecting appearance and visible at arm's length minor

Tight thread tension causing thread or fabric to break when normal tension is applied to
Seams total seam length. Seam must elongate 30%-35% beyond relaxed measurement. major
(Reference appropriate Product Protocol)

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Seams Raw edge on outside seam / inside seam Major

Seams Open seams Major
Severe torque or twist evidenced by roping appearance at seams or seams that won't
Seams Major
lay flat
Seams Seam Slippage / Seam Grin Major
Seams Excessive puckering Major
Seams Sewn-in pleat up to 1/4" Minor
Seams Any sewn in pleat on the outside and visible Minor
Thread Outside, attached thread ends over 1/2"; Loose threads not attached Major
Inside, attached thread over 1/2" seen hanging outside product or visible as presented
Thread Minor

Thread Outside, attached thread ends over 1/2"; Loose threads not attached Minor
Embroidery Unraveling of embroidery threads Major
Embroidery Missing or loose attachment of beads/sequins Major
Embroidery Slanted or raw edges at appliqué Major
Embroidery Pulling, puckering or incorrect placement Major
Irregular, broken or not secured stitching. Incomplete coverage. Incorrect scale,
placement and/or thread color used. Improper backing or not properly removed.
Embroidery major
Embroidery hoop causing impression/deformation/fabric frosting. Fraying of
embroidery threads adversely affecting appearance.

Embroidery Fraying of embroidery threads adversely affecting appearance minor

Safety and Regulatory Defect - Label and Retail packaging Related.
Any label/retail packaging with missing, incorrect or non-legible marking, or Label/retail
packaging does not accurately reflect the Country of Sale language which do not meet all
Country of Sale safety & regulatory requirement.
Safety and Regulatory Such as Children product Tracking Label, Children product Warning Label, CARB, Prop critical
65 Warning Label, Care or law label, Incorrect fiber content, country of origin,
registration# (United States = RN#, Canada = CA#) or incorrect Distributors Name &
Address (i.e. Canada = cannot be printed on

Safety and Regulatory Defect - Product related.

Any defect relates to Safety requirement for country of sale.
Such as Sharp point, sharp edge. Metal/Needle contamination. Insufficient weld on
furniture, sporting goods and cookware. Small part, loss attachment. Or any failure of
on-site testing for electrical product such as Hi-Pot test.
Safety and Regulatory critical

Or any Apparel's construction against *Target Children's apparel design safety guide*
per POL update.
Any visible bacillary defects, such as Insect infested, mold, mildew or filth on
product.
Safety and Regulatory Any sharp point or edge on Children’s product critical
Safety and Regulatory Stability issue on Children’s furniture critical
Insufficient Weld on Load/Weight bearing joint (children's product, furniture, sporting
Safety and Regulatory critical
goods, cookware)
Safety and Regulatory Contaminated with Foreign Material/Floaters (cosmetics) critical

Safety and Regulatory Plastic film thickness below minimum allowable standard for Country of Sale critical

Safety and Regulatory Metal Contamination/Broken Needle found in product critical

Safety and Regulatory Small part or loose attachment (children products) for Country of Sale critical

Safety and Regulatory Contamination or visible filth or foreign material (dirt, oil etc.) on food product critical

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Safety and Regulatory Hi-Pot test failed Critical

Safety and Regulatory Incorrect polarity Critical
Care or Law labels not legible, does not accurately reflect the Country of Sale
language, or inadequate care and maintenance instructions which do not meet all Country
of Sale regulatory requirements. Incorrect fiber content, country of origin, registration #
Safety and Regulatory (United States = RN#, Canada = CA#), or Distributors Name Critical
& Address (i.e. Canada = cannot be printed on bottom), label placement not following
Country of Sale regulatory guidelines.

Safety and Regulatory Production item does not match approved Red or Yellow sealed sample Critical
Safety and Regulatory Any sewing technique used (specified otherwise) to avoid import duty
Decorative/functional belt not tacked at center back, sides and front belt
Safety and Regulatory Critical
loops/exit point for children’s garments 0 – 5T
Hang tag/Price Tickets/UPC code missing or incorrect and does not accurately reflect the
Safety and Regulatory Critical
Country of Sale language
Safety and Regulatory Scissors/Knife… Inside Carton Critical
Children's product with missing, incorrect or non-legible marking as per Target Children's
Safety and Regulatory Critical
Product Tracking Label Requirement
Children's packaging with missing, incorrect or non-legible marking as per Target
Safety and Regulatory Critical
Children's Product Tracking Label Requirement
Safety and Regulatory Others (enter full description in comment section of PIF) Critical
Missing/Not Functioning/Not Engaged Child Resistant Closure DO NOT USE IN PIF
Safety and Regulatory Critical

Safety and Regulatory Required Lot Code Missing/Illegible Lot Code DO NOT USE IN PIF Critical

Product Presentation Irregular shape, structure alignment Major

Product Presentation Improper amount or uneven distribution of fill/batting/wadding Major

Product emits an odor of kerosene or spirits or other unpleasant or unexpected odor

Product Presentation Major

Product Presentation Slanted/crooked set components adversely affecting appearance of product Major

Upper & Materials Components or color not as specified Major

Upper & Materials Serious X-ray on upper, affect appearance Major
Leather defects (wrinkles, scratches, cuts, tears, abrasions, pronounced veins, scars,
Upper & Materials major
brittle leather, hairy leather, etc.)
Upper & Materials Poor leather finish (serious degree) major
Upper & Materials Serious uneven shining within pair / piece major
Upper & Materials Serious shade variation within pair / piece major
Upper & Materials Color coat flaking, cracking or peeling major
Upper & Materials Crooked vamp, larger than 2mm major
Upper & Materials Protruding points or sharp edges major
Upper & Materials EVA defect (such as bubble, hole and things like that) major
Upper & Materials PU/PVC defect (such as pu upper turned yellow) major
Upper & Materials Strap not laying smoothly, affecting fit major
Upper & Materials Eyelets not properly paired or spaced major
Upper & Materials Quarter straps placed unevenly major
Upper & Materials Quarter not properly lasting major
Upper & Materials Molding flaws, edges or pits affecting appearance major
Upper & Materials Poor matching within the pair (whether it be in aesthetics, design or material) major
Upper & Materials Crooked vamp, less than 2mm minor

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Upper & Materials Slight X-ray on upper, affecting appearance slightly minor
Slight leather defects (wrinkles, scratches, cuts, tears, abrasions, pronounced veins,
Upper & Materials minor
scars, brittle leather, hairy leather, etc.)
Upper & Materials Poor leather finish (slight degree) minor
Upper & Materials Slightly uneven shining within pair / piece minor
Upper & Materials Slightly shade variation within pair / piece minor
Upper & Materials Slight EVA defect minor
Upper & Materials Slight PU/PVC defect (such as pu upper slightly turned yellow) minor
Upper & Materials Strap not lay smoothly (slight degree) minor
Upper & Materials Eyelets not properly spaced (slight degree) minor
Upper & Materials Quarter straps placed unevenly (slight degree) minor
Upper & Materials Molding flaws, edges or pits affecting appearance (slight degree) minor
Poor matching within the pair, whether it be in aesthetics, design or material
Upper & Materials minor
(slight degree)
Heel / Sole Components or colors not as specified major
Heel / Sole Gapping between heel and sole, or between upper and sole major
Heel / Sole Soles easily separated major
Heel / Sole Cracked, scratched sole leather or heel major
Heel / Sole Uneven sole stitching major
Heel / Sole Crooked heel, larger than 2mm major
Heel / Sole Sole / Midsole not properly set major
Heel / Sole Outsole color change (such as outsole turned yellow) major
Heel / Sole Incorrect outsole length major
Heel / Sole Sole shade variation within pair / piece Major
Heel / Sole Wavy / uneven outsole Major
Heel / Sole Crooked, loose or excessive heel lift Major
Heel / Sole Sole not stand properly unsupported (pump) Major
Heel / Sole Toe spring not even Major
Heel / Sole Slight gapping between heel and sole, or between upper and sole Minor
Heel / Sole Wavy / X-ray sole (slight degree) Minor
Heel / Sole Slightly cracked sole leather Minor
Heel / Sole Uneven sole stitching (slight degree) Minor
Heel / Sole Crooked, loose or excessive heel lift (slight degree) Minor
Heel / Sole Crooked heel, less than 2mm Minor
Heel / Sole Sole / Midsole not properly set (slight degree) Minor
Outsole placement high on one quarter and low on the other, visibly distorting
Heel / Sole Minor
the shape of the shoe (slight degree)
Heel / Sole Sole shade variation within pair / piece (slight degree) Minor
Heel / Sole Sole not stand properly (slight degree) Minor
Heel / Sole Toe spring not even (slight degree) Minor
Sock / Lining Components or colors not as specified Major
Sock / Lining Lining wrinkle, loose or excess fullness Major
Sock / Lining Torn Lining Major
Sock / Lining Sock not glued securely Major
Sock / Lining Sock not properly centered, larger than 2mm Major
Protruding points or sharp edges (such as bumps under sockliner or in
Sock / Lining Major
components affecting comfort )
Sock / Lining Cut edges not straight, affecting appearance Major
Sock / Lining Color coating flaking, cracking or peeling Major
Sock / Lining Wrinkled quarter lining or socklining Major

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Sock / Lining Sock/lining shade variation within pair / piece major

Sock / Lining Incorrect sock size major
Sock / Lining Sock not stamped with logo or label missing major
Sock / Lining Lining wrinkled, loose or excess fullness (slight degree) minor
Sock / Lining Sock not properly centered, less than 2mm minor
Sock / Lining Foam inner linings not skived adequately (slight degree) minor
Sock / Lining Centerback line slanted less than 2mm off vertical minor
Sock / Lining Slight gaps at sock edge minor
Sock / Lining Cut edges not straight, slightly affecting appearance minor
Sock / Lining Slightly wrinkled quarter lining minor
Label stamped on sock is not in English and/or in the language for Country of Sale (i.e.:
Sock / Lining critical
U.S. - English; Canada - English and French).
Stitching Thread, color or SPI not as specified / approval sample major
Stitching Open seam major
Tight tension or bunched stitching that could cause components to tear when
Stitching major
worn
Stitching Wrong seam, stitch type, or stitch pattern major
Stitching Missing bar tacks major
Stitching Missing stitches major
Stitching Three or more untrimmed threads major
Stitching Needle holes affecting appearance major
Stitching More than 1 skipped stitch major
Stitching Broken stitches major
Stitching Stitching not under the mark major
Stitching Threads not melted flush or balled ( serious degrees) major
Stitching Serious loose stitches / bunched stitches major
Stitching One or two untrimmed threads minor
Stitching Needle holes affecting appearance (slight degree) Minor
Stitching One skipped stitch Minor
Stitching Loose stitches (slight degree) Minor
Stitching Stitching not under the marks / notches Minor
Stitching Uneven stitches per inch (slight degree) Minor
Stitching Bunched threads, slightly affecting appearance Minor
Counter / Collars /
Components or colors not as specified Major
Toplines
Counter / Collars /
Wrinkled counter or counter pocket Major
Toplines
Counter / Collars /
Uneven collar pattern Major
Toplines
Counter / Collars / Chemical sheet not properly set and causing topline to roll over, larger than
Major
Toplines 2mm
Counter / Collars /
Rear counter seam not centered or crooked more than 2mm from center Major
Toplines
Counter / Collars /
Topline not trimmed smoothly Major
Toplines
Counter / Collars /
Back counter too soft Major
Toplines
Counter / Collars /
Back counter height not even, larger than 2mm Major
Toplines
Counter / Collars /
Wrinkled counter or counter pocket Minor
Toplines
Counter / Collars /
Uneven collar pattern (slight degree) Minor
Toplines

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Counter / Collars /
Short counter, allowing topline to roll over, less than 2mm minor
Toplines
Counter / Collars /
Chemical sheet not properly set and causing topline to roll over, less than 2mm minor
Toplines
Counter / Collars /
Rear counter seam not centered or crooked, less than 2mm from center minor
Toplines
Counter / Collars /
Topline not trimmed smoothly (slight degree) minor
Counter / Collars /
Back counter height not even, less than 2mm minor
Components Components not as specified major
Components Missing components major
Components Corrosion or rust on hardware major
Components Components easily pulled off major
Components Serious color shading or shining major
Components Components not properly placed major
Components Components not properly placed (slight degree) minor
Components Component shade variation pair to pair (slight degree) minor
Components Component shade variation within a single shoe (slight degree) minor
Components Color shining (slight degree) minor
Cleanliness Any residual conditioner, glue, dirty mark that is not cleanable major
Cleanliness Tape, paper, stickers affecting appearance major
Cleanliness Glue line that exceeds a maximum 2mm. major
Cleanliness Fingerprints that are not cleanable major
Cleanliness Any residual conditioner, glue, dirty mark that can be cleanable minor
Cleanliness Tape, paper, stickers that can be cleanable minor
Cleanliness Oil, soil, ink, pencil, crayon etc. on shoe, that can be cleanable minor
Cleanliness Glue line not greater than 2mm minor
Cleanliness Threads not melted flush or balled (slight degree) minor
Cleanliness Fingerprints that can be cleanable minor
Illegible printing information and does not accurately reflect the Country of Sale
Packaging critical
language
Packaging Torn, broken, stained, crushed or unglued boxes (easily separated) major
Packaging Price ticket not in correct position major
Packaging Silica gel / box sticker / box flag not properly placed major
Packaging Missing silica gel / box sticker / box flag major
Packaging Silica gel / box sticker / box flag easily pulled off major
Packaging Illegible printing information (slight degree) minor
Stained, crushed or unglued boxes causing them to be easily separated (slight
Packaging minor
degree)
Packaging Silica gel / box sticker / box flag not properly placed (slight degree) minor
Missing / wrong DPCI or Article #/ material content label / price ticket and
Automatic Rejection critical
does not accurately reflect the Country of Sale language
Automatic Rejection Wrong shoe, wrong size, mismatches critical
Automatic Rejection Wrong shoe box (not ordered from designated supplier) critical
Automatic Rejection Embedded sewing needle critical
Automatic Rejection Lasting tack critical
Automatic Rejection Visible Mold critical

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