QC

4-Stage QC Workflow

Inspection Workflow

Step 1 — Raw Material Inspection

Pre-Production

Incoming greige fabric, yarn, and raw material batches are inspected against approved purchase specifications before any production commences. Lot sampling follows ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 acceptance standards.

Inspection Checks

GSM variance ≤ ±5%
Width tolerance ≤ ±1.5cm
Yarn count verification
Visual defect scan on 10% of incoming rolls

100%

Incoming lots inspected

Step 2 — In-Process Quality Monitoring

During Production

Continuous monitoring at three production milestones: 30%, 60%, and 90% completion. In-line inspectors audit weave density, tension consistency, dye uniformity, and machine parameters in real time.

Inspection Checks

3-stage in-line inspection
Weave density checks per run
Dye uniformity and penetration audit
Machine tension log review

In-line checks per run

Step 3 — 4-Point Fabric Inspection

Post-Production

The industry-standard 4-point system assigns demerit points to fabric defects based on size — 1 point (up to 7.5cm), 2 points (7.5–15cm), 3 points (15–23cm), and 4 points (>23cm). Maximum 40 points per 100 linear metres is accepted.

Inspection Checks

100% of production rolls inspected
4-point demerit scoring system
Defect mapping and roll tagging
Reject roll quarantine and re-inspection

≤40 pts

Per 100 Linear Meters

Step 4 — Final Batch Quality Approval

Pre-Dispatch

Each production batch is reviewed by the QC sign-off team against the buyer's approved Tech Pack before release. Lab test certificates, 4-point inspection reports, and packing inspection sign-offs are compiled into a full documentation pack.

Inspection Checks

QC manager sign-off required
Lab certificate compilation
Packing and labelling audit
Dispatch documentation issued

99.8%

First-pass approval rate

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ASTM D5430 — 4-Point Scoring

Defect Classification Reference

1 Point

Up to 7.5 cm

Minor defect — does not impact garment-making

2 Points

7.5 cm – 15 cm

Visible defect — requires monitoring

3 Points

15 cm – 23 cm

Significant defect — flagged for review

4 Points

Over 23 cm

Critical defect — automatic quarantine

Acceptance threshold: Maximum 40 demerit points per 100 linear metres. Rolls exceeding this threshold are quarantined and subject to re-inspection or rejection.

Defect Classification Matrix

Monitored Defect Categories

COMMON DEFECT EXAMPLES

SEVERITY

Weaving Defects

Broken ends, float, mispick, reed mark, temple mark

CRITICAL / MAJOR

Dyeing Defects

Shade variation, patchy dyeing, uneven colour, bleeding

MAJOR / MINOR

Finishing Defects

Broken ends, float, mispick, reed mark, temple mark

MAJOR / MINOR

Construction Defects

Broken ends, float, mispick, reed mark, temple mark

CRITICAL

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