Quality control
Quality checked at every stage, not only at the end
A final inspection can only accept or reject what has already been made. Our checks start with the materials and continue through cutting and sewing, so faults are corrected where they happen.
Inspection stages
Eight checkpoints from fabric to carton
Incoming material inspection
Fabric, thread, buttons, zips, labels and packaging are checked against the approved trim card before use.
Fabric inspection
Rolls are checked for weaving and finishing faults, width, shade variation and shrinkage before cutting.
Cutting inspection
Lays and cut panels are checked against the pattern for size, grain line, shade grouping and notches.
In-line inspection
Operations are checked during sewing so faults are corrected at the station instead of after the garment is finished.
Measurement inspection
Finished garments are measured against the graded specification and its tolerances.
Stitching and workmanship
Seam strength, stitch density, puckering, loose threads, buttonholes and trims are inspected.
Final inspection
Packed goods are inspected before dispatch for workmanship, measurements, labelling and appearance.
Packing inspection
Folding, polybags, barcodes, carton marks, assortment and carton counts are verified against the packing list.
Standards
What production is measured against
| Reference | Your approved specification and the sealed pre-production sample |
|---|---|
| Measurements | Your points of measure and tolerances, per size |
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