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Checking Quality of a Garment

How to Check the Quality of a Garment? There are several garment quality control procedures, and optimally these should be taken at various stages of the production, including pre-production level, during- and post-production levels, to check the quality of a garment. To start off, having a control form for your product is a good starting point. You must ensure all the different parts are of the proper dimensions and made with the correct materials. That can be especially tough if you’re importing and managing your supply chain from a distance. So having clear guidelines will stand you in good stead. The nature of fabrics and textiles means that managing the size and fit of garments can be a tough challenge – and naturally, this is a focus point in the quality inspection.  Generally speaking, an inspector would take a sample of a production lot, which is picked according to the apparel’s Acceptable Quality Limits (AQL) specifications or based on customer requirements. The samp...

Quality Control in Garment Industry: Standards and Procedures

Quality Control in Garment Industry The garment industry is a multi-billion dollar industry of great importance from all countries around the world. But while the revenue in the market is expected to increase  from  US$1.79tn in 2024 to US$1.84tn by 2026, the poor quality control in garment industry has long been contributed to its bad reputation of high defect rates and low quality goods. These issues can be extremely costly – not only financially – but also for the environment.  Fortunately, national regulatory quality certification programs, including the ISO 9000 series, can help companies maintain quality in the garment and apparel industry. This article will cover the fundamental standards and procedures you need to know regarding quality control in apparel industry.   What Is Quality in Apparel Industry -Guidelines for Judging Quality of Garments Quality is a relatively broad concept. Consequently, it can be challenging for any person to objectively judge whet...