Choose a question from this list to jump down the page to the answers below. Irregulars are flawed garments that are a normal result of the manufacturing process. The visibility and degree of flaws usually classify 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.