Garments Quality Checking

1. Check garment style and color

Perform a visual and detailed inspection of the garment s color and style. Watch out for defects such as wrong color shade, incorrectly placed accessories, use of different materials and fabrics, or any other observations that are not according to the set specifications. It will be helpful to attach a photo or video as proof of the recognized defect.

2. Measure garment dimensions

Measurement is also one of the most important elements to inspect during garment quality control checks. Clothing done by hand is especially prone to dimension errors compared to those sewn using machines. As such, checking and taking note of the measurements help ensure that customers won t receive wrongly-sized items.&

3. Review quantity conformity

Provide the essential details regarding the number of items in the inspected batch. This can include elements such as product reference number, order quantity, and available quantity based on pieces packed and unpacked, among others. Declaring and taking note of these details can help ensure that items are according to the expected quantity.

4. Do physical tests for buttons, zippers, and other accessories

Specify the number of sample tests per batch and do a physical inspection of them. The goal is to make sure that the items are durable and free of underlying defects. This process typically consists of a pull test, fatigue test, stretch test, and buttonhole test.

A pull test involves pulling accessories with a fixed force for around 10 seconds. A fatigue test, on the other hand, involves QC inspectors repeatedly testing the accessories for their intended use at least 50 times. To be considered a pass, the accessories must remain undamaged after the test.

Stretch tests are mainly for elastic fabrics and straps where they are pulled and tested for proper elasticity without the fibers of the clothing breaking. Meanwhile, buttonhole tests, as the name suggests, are where buttons and buttonholes are checked for defects such as incorrectly-sized holes, incomplete stitching, or uncut holes.&