Quality Control
Our QC department is composed of 16 professional technicians and a big team of numerous inspectors. They test and inspect every production process. By using advanced testing equipment and strictly following inspection procedures and regulated quality standards, we make sure our final products meet our customers’ standards before delivery. With rich experiences of exporting to USA, Canada, Japan, Germany, UK etc. for years, we built up our own complete quality control system and clear understanding on quality requests from customers all over the world.
For Bottle Opener, we set up four steps of quality control:
We place great emphasis on refined workmanship, delivering superior quality fabrics and garment. Through training, supervision and management, we have implemented our quality philosophy from the conceptual design at our Design Workshop to production at our China's factory and to the final product delivery.
Quality Policy:
Base on Management – Continuously Running
Focus on Customer --- Keep improving
Quality Objective:
Our in-house QC personnel are well trained to perform stringent inspections on our Raw Material.
For Material inspection, we have adopted eight steps
Quality Assurance System. Modules include:
1.Piece goods inspection - 100%
2.Production inspection - in line random
3.Cut piece inspection - 100%
4.Cutting inspection - in line 100%
5.Trim & examine - 100%
6.Press fold inspection - 100%
7.Final audit on finishing & packing - 100%
8.Broken needle management system (metal detector) – 100%
We are committed quality requirements of the highest standard. We do not sacrifice on quality. We make sure quality is adhered to throughout our operation from sampling to final shipment. We take extra efforts in ensuring the suppliers comply with strict quality control. Quality Assurance is an inherent part of our services and we ensure that our customers do not face any problem at any stage.
Visual Inspection | 100% |
Measurement Check | 2 out of 10 pieces |
In case of any variation in the above parameters, the complete bundle is returned to the cutting department for correction/replacement.
Acceptance Standard:
Bundle Size | Defects allowed |
Up to 5 Pieces | 0 |
6 to 10 pieces | 1 |
11 to 15 pieces | 2 |
16 to 20 pieces | 3 |
More than 20 pieces | 4 |
Where it is possible to change the defective part by replacement, the quality inspector checks the exchanged part for shade variation, and measurement and ensure to put the same number that of the damaged part.
Reporting defects Rate:
Defects rate in cutting= The total defects found / No of bundle checked
Report generated of all procedures and archived
Cutting QA Report – Exhibit 3A
Approved Sample
The QA follows the parameters stated below:
1. Product pattern, design, weight etc.
2. Production details
3. Placement accessories and trims
4. Folding and packing details
Potential Major faults
1. Any surface hole or weakening defects which could develop into a hole
2. Visible flaws
3. Cuts and tears
4. Non matching checks and stripes
5. Spots or stains
6. Deviation in measurement specs more than the given tolerance
7. Broken Checking
8. Seams not bar tacked unless covered by another seam
9. Incorrect seam allowance
10. Missing bar tack
11. Poorly done and objectionable mending
21. Broken/skip Checking
Potential minor faults.
1. Removable stains
2. All other temporary defects other than listed above.
In-line quality audit
The quality inspector conducts in-line quality audit as per the steps mentioned below:
1. Pick up one bundle after any operation at random
2. Check the quality level of that particular operation
3. Repeat this procedure for minimum of 3 times of the same operation within a day
In case some type of rejection is encountered repeatedly, production is held temporarily until corrective action is ensured by line supervisor.
End of the line quality
Pilot run
Depending on the size of the order, pilot run is carried out. All the pieces are visually inspected and measurement for any quality defects. The sample sizes for pilots runs are as follows:
Order Quantity | Pilot Strike Off |
Up to 3000pcs | 25pcs |
3001 to 6000pcs | 40pcs |
6001 to 9000pcs | 60pcs |
9001 to 15000pcs | 75pcs |
Above 15,000pcs | 100pcs |
Any major deviation in measurement or style is incorporated in the pattern/sewing line before the bulk production start. Report generated and archived
Approved Sample
The QA ensures that an approved strike off of the print with the shade card giving the pantone references number. Is available with the Department. Sample of the garment along with the placement details must be available. Before starting bulk production, pilot strike off of using the actual garment /panel is taken and inspected for the following quality.
Parameters
1. Right shade of colors
2. Positioning of the print
3. Proper registration
4. Print alignment
5. Clarity in the design as per original
6. Properly cured surface
7. Stains
8. Skew ness of print
The pilot quantity of strike off
Order Quantity | Pilot Strike Off |
Up to 2000pcs | 15pcs |
2001 to 5000pcs | 25pcs |
5001 to 8000pcs | 35pcs |
8001 to 15000pcs | 50pcs |
Above 15000pcs | 60pcs |
The pilot strike off panels/garments are 100% visually inspected and changes are incorporated in the bulk production.
Reports generated and archived
1. Print pilot run quality audit report – Exhibit 6A
2. Daily print quality report Exhibit – 6B
The purpose of pressing a knit/woven fabric product is to eliminate the wrinkle and yield original feeling. The following points are ensure by the QA inspector while ironing is in process:
Packing is an important aspect of a given bottle opener. The following aspects are checked by the inspector:
1. The price ticket, hangtag, bar code stickers.
2. The right size of the poly bag should be used for the garment
3. After the garment is inserted in the poly bag, it should not be sloppy or too tight.
4. The ratio of pre-packs and qualities per carton must be checked randomly.
5. The bottle opener through the poly bag must be visually symmetric
6. All carton markings must conform to the order requirement
Reports generated and archived
1. Ironing QA Report—Exhibit –7A
The purpose of the final, audit is to establish the quality level of the final pieces goods before it leaves the factory.
The QA manager has to conduct a final quality audit of the packed goods and this has to done at two stages:
1. Once 50% of the shipment is packed
2. Other when 100% of the shipment is packed
In case there is any quality problem at the above stages, the packed goods have to be screened for the specific quality aspects
Once corrected the above procedure has to be repeated again.
Reports generated and archived
Final quality audit report – Exhibit 8A
World Wide AQL Service
Table A: Sample Size
World Wide AQL Service
Table B: Single Sampling plans for normal inspection level II