Quality Is a Process, Not a Promise
Five documented checkpoints between your tech pack and your doorstep — ending with a final random inspection to AQL 2.5 and a photo report you review before anything ships.
The Five QC Checkpoints
Catching a defect early is cheap; catching it at the end is expensive; letting your customer catch it is fatal. So we inspect at every stage, not just the last one.
01 — Fabric, before cutting
- GSM verification against spec
- Shrinkage test (wash & dry)
- Colorfastness to wash and rub
- Shade matching vs. approved lab dip
- Visual inspection for knitting defects
02 — Cutting & sewing (inline QC)
- First-output check on every sewing line
- Measurement audits against the size spec, per size
- Stitch density, seam strength, and tension checks
- Trim and label placement verification
- Hourly roaming inspection on the floor
03 — Decoration
- Strike-off approved by you before bulk printing
- Print placement and dimensions vs. tech pack
- Cure/wash test on printed pieces
- Embroidery density and backing checks
04 — Finishing & packing
- Thread trimming and pressing standards
- Needle detection (metal detection for kids/school programs)
- Folding, polybagging, and labeling to your spec
- Carton content and shipping-mark verification
05 — Final random inspection (AQL 2.5)
- Statistical sample drawn per ANSI/ASQ tables
- Defects classified critical / major / minor
- Ship only if critical = 0 and major/minor within AQL 2.5
- Full photo report sent to you before dispatch
What you receive
Before shipment approval, you get a photo inspection report: sampled quantities, measurement tables, defect log with photos, packing verification, and the inspector’s pass/fail result. You approve — then it ships. Weekly production updates with photos and video keep you informed the whole way there.
Defect Classification & What Happens Next
Every finding in a final inspection is classified and acted on by rule — not by negotiation.
| Class | Examples | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Critical | Safety or legality issues: broken needles, mold, non-compliant labeling | Zero tolerance — batch is blocked, root cause fixed, re-inspected |
| Major | Defects a customer would reject: holes, stains, wrong measurements beyond tolerance, print flaws | Must fall under the AQL 2.5 acceptance number, or the lot is reworked and re-inspected |
| Minor | Small imperfections unlikely to cause a return: loose thread, slightly uneven stitching | Tracked against the (looser) minor threshold; monitored for trends |
If a defect reaches you anyway
Report it with photos within 14 days. Verified manufacturing defects are remedied with replacements in your next order or a credit/refund for affected units — the policy is written into our terms, not decided case-by-case.
Prefer independent eyes?
We coordinate third-party inspections with SGS, Intertek, Bureau Veritas, or QIMA at any stage — during production or pre-shipment. Auditors get full floor access. Many buyers do this for a first order and drop it once trust is built; both are fine with us.
AQL 2.5 Inspection, Explained
AQL stands for acceptance quality limit: the most defects a random sample may contain for the whole lot to be accepted. Rather than inspecting every garment, an inspector draws a sample from the finished, packed lot using the ANSI/ASQ tables, classifies every defect as critical, major or minor, and compares the count with the acceptance number for the lot size.
On our final inspection the rule is the one in the table above: no critical defects at all, and major and minor defects within AQL 2.5. A lot that fails is reworked and re-inspected before it ships, and you see the photo inspection report before dispatch. The full explanation of AQL 2.5 is in our guide.
Is the Factory Certified? BSCI and Independent Checks
Our facility is BSCI certified. BSCI is an audited social-compliance standard covering labour conditions, safety and working hours — it speaks to how the factory is run, not to the quality of any one garment, which is what the AQL inspection and the checkpoints above are for.
Do not take a factory’s word for any certificate, ours included. Ask for the documentation, and for product quality commission an independent inspection: we coordinate SGS, Intertek, Bureau Veritas or QIMA at any stage, with full floor access. For how to check a Bangladeshi factory yourself, read how to verify a garment factory in Bangladesh.
Quality Questions? Ask the People Who Inspect It
Send your QC requirements with your quote request — we'll confirm the inspection plan for your order in writing.
Itemised quote usually within 24 business hours • Sample fees credited back in full on bulk orders • No commitment required
Not ready to talk yet? Hold one first — made to your spec in 7–10 days, and credited against your bulk order. Request a sample from USD 60.
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