In the apparel industry, whether you are a manufacturer, importer, or brand owner, you must understand the importance of quality control in this. This industry changes rapidly, and any time lost in transit or defect repair can lead to unimaginable losses. Moreover, quality issues can spread quickly in the digital age giving competitors an advantage. Therefore, quality control is crucial, and quality inspection is the most commonly used method. In this article, we will guide you through the steps apparel quality inspection, the inspection points you need to pay attention to, and how C&Z experts can support your apparel quality control. What is the process of inspection? First, let's take a look at the process of apparel quality inspection. Understanding this process helps you form a complete picture of this quality control method and master key points of each meeting, thus supporting the final delivery of clothing that meets your expectations.

1. Confirm storage conditions. Based on the information provided in your inspection, the inspector will arrive at the inspection site on the date you request. The inspector will check whether the packaged items are properly stored, whether the quantity is correct, whether the correct transport marks are present. This helps ensure production progress, verify storage conditions, and estimate the total quantity available for inspection as accurately as possible

2. Sample Selection Based on AQL Standards The next step is to select a random sample based on the AQL (Acceptable Quality Limit) inspection level This is an international standard that outlines the worst-case tolerance for different defect levels, including critical defects, major defects, and minor defects. This can save time and for inspections. Of course, if your value is very high or you have zero tolerance for defects, you can also request a 100% inspection of the batch

3. Inspection of packaging, marking and labeling Next, the inspector will check the marking and labeling of the shipper cartons and inner cartons to the identification of the parcel. The inspector will also check the marking and labeling of the retail packaging against your documents or instructions to ensure conformity. For apparel labels, must comply with the requirements, which we will outline in the following section.

4. Check product size and weight In this step, the inspector will first check the size and weight of the shipper's carton to see if they your requirements. This may help you determine if these batches can be perfectly loaded into the container you have booked. The inspector will also measure the size and weight of individual to see if the data meets your specifications.

5. Inspect product craftsmanship During this step, the inspector will evaluate the overall craftsmanship of your product, looking at appearance, cleanliness, workmanship,, etc. Any defects found will be classified as critical, major, or minor. Also, if you have an approved sample, the inspector will compare the manufactured product the approved sample to ensure that your supplier maintains the same production standards.

6. Conduct on-site testing to verify product functionality The final but no less important step is on-site testing. Inspectors will conduct on-site tests to the inspection checklist to test the functionality in real life. For apparel, common tests include GSM tests, seam strength tests, color difference checks, etc. Inspect will conduct other special tests according to your specific requirements.