Advanced search The Journal of The Textile Institute Latest Articles Submit an article Journal homepage Full Article Figures & data References Supplemental Citations Metrics Reprints & Permissions Read this article /doi/full/10.1080/00405000.2026.2754617?needAccess=true Abstract Reliable fabric defect detection is still difficult in industrial inspection, as many defects are hidden in repetitive textures and appear with weak contrast, small size, slender morphology, or unclear boundaries.