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. Thirds are severely damaged garments and should all have flaws that are visible without major examination. Pound goods or scraps are usually sold by the pound and are used for rags or filler for other products. Each manufacturer classifies an irregular differently. The level of mill grading and the level of wholesaler grading are important criteria in the determination of the price.