Structure
- description of the object;
- list of documents;
- inspection methodology;
- photographic documentation;
- description of defects;
- analysis of causes;
- answers to questions;
- the specialist's conclusions.
A verifiable report structure
The document should identify the garment examined, the questions posed and the source materials. It then describes the signs found, methods used, results and their connection with the conclusions. Photographs are useful when they show the location of a shortcoming and correspond to the text.
The cause requires separate substantiation
Describing a stain, deformation or tear is not the same as establishing its cause. It is important to see which circumstances support an origin in manufacturing, use or another cause, which explanations were checked and what information is missing.
- Are the item's model, composition and labelling identified?
- Is relevant information about wear and care provided?
- Is it clear how measurements and comparisons were made?
- Does the certainty of the answer match the amount of data?
A report should not fill gaps in knowledge about the care regime with guesswork. If the original condition cannot be established, that limitation must be retained when assessing the results and subsequently preparing claims.
On this subject: How to compare an item before and after care if it has lost its shape.
A verifiable report structure
The document should identify the garment examined, the questions posed and the source materials. It then describes the signs found, methods used, results and their connection with the conclusions. Photographs are useful when they show the location of a shortcoming and correspond to the text.
The cause requires separate substantiation
Describing a stain, deformation or tear is not the same as establishing its cause. It is important to see which circumstances support an origin in manufacturing, use or another cause, which explanations were checked and what information is missing.
- Are the item's model, composition and labelling identified?
- Is relevant information about wear and care provided?
- Is it clear how measurements and comparisons were made?
- Does the certainty of the answer match the amount of data?
A report should not fill gaps in knowledge about the care regime with guesswork. If the original condition cannot be established, that limitation must be retained when assessing the results and subsequently preparing claims.
On this subject: How to compare an item before and after care if it has lost its shape.