A review of woven fabric pattern recognition based on image processing technology

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is introducing the image processing technology used for fabric analysis, which has the advantages of objective, digital and quick response.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper briefly describes the key process and module of some typical automatic recognition systems for fabric analysis presented by previous researchers; the related methods and algorithms used for the texture and pattern identification are also introduced.

Findings

Compared with the traditional subjective method, the image processing technology method has been proved to be rapid, accurate and reliable for quality control.

Originality/value

The future trends and limitations in the field of weave pattern recognition for woven fabrics have been summarized at the end of this paper.

Citation

Zhang, R. and Xin, B. (2016), "A review of woven fabric pattern recognition based on image processing technology", Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, Vol. 20 No. 1, pp. 37-47. https://doi.org/10.1108/RJTA-08-2015-0022