In the interpretation of paint, as

In the interpretation of paint, as with any evidence type, it is important to consider how likely it is that paint flakes of a certain colour and layer sequence will be found at random on an item of clothing. In the absence of published surveys and similar exploratory work, the reporting scientist must rely on their own experience and ability to recall what is commonly or rarely seen amongst debris collected from garments. This paper sets out to address the lack of contemporary paint flake data and to provide information that can be used as guidance when scientists need to consider the relative frequencies of paint flake size, colour and layer sequence. The survey targets clothing of persons suspected of involvement in crime, akin to the glass survey performed by Lambert et al.