Textile quality evaluation by image processing and soft computing techniques

Abstract: Textile faults have traditionally been detected by human visual inspection. Textile quality evaluation by soft computing techniques has infused fresh vitality into the conventional textile industry using advanced technologies of computer vision, image processing and artificial intelligence. Computer-vision-based automatic fibre grading, yarn quality evaluation and fabric and garment defect detection have become one of the hotspots of applying modern intelligence technology to the monitoring and control of product quality in textile industries. This chapter describes the methods of textile defect detection, quality control, grading and classification of textile materials on the basis of image processing and modern intelligence technology operations.

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