Today s educated consumer is focused on finding apparel with the best balance of style, quality, and price, manufactured under the highest possible ethical standards. Increased consumer awareness is making apparel quality control more important than ever. At CDG, we offer quality control and assurance services for every stage of your apparel supply chain from source to shelf. CDG has over 1,000 off-the-shelf customizable product-specific inspection checklists. Our expertise in soft line testing will help your brand ensure the safety and quality of your apparel. The garment industry is a multi billion dollar industry that has been around for centuries. But while the revenue in the market is expected to increase from1.710 billion USD in 2022 to 1.950 billion USD 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 whether or not a garment is of high quality. But luckily, quality checking in garment industry follows a set of common industry standards for quality and how to assess quality in the garment industry. Some of the primary considerations when judging the quality of a piece of clothing include, but are not limited to, Differing shades of colors, Obvious fabric defects, The quality of fibers, Exposed notches, Loose threads and pulled yarn, Holes, bad stitching, or stains. The Importance of Quality Control in Apparel Industry, In the apparel industry, quality control in garment industry and apparel is a crucial factor that helps to maintain consistency and quality and ensure that all the garments meet a specific set of standards and specifications and not to forget regulations. For those companies looking to export their goods to international markets, there are usually several legal and nonlegal requirements that you need to follow to comply, including but not limited to, the use of chemicals (REACH), specify the material content, quality, special requirements for childrens wear and apparel labeling requirements. There are many regulations variations that are subject to change depending on which region you are exporting to. It is always essential to consult with an expert, like us at CDG, who knows about international regulations. In some cases, it can be necessary to perform apparel testing to ensure the merchandise does not contain any prohibited materials and is in accordance with ASTM, AATCC, ISO, EN, JIS, GB, and other standards. 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 preproduction 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 are 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 apparels Acceptable Quality Limits (AQL) specifications or based on customer requirements. The samples are randomly inspected for defects according to these standards and procedures. The following are some principles of quality control in garment industry.
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Location | Off Site |
Issue To Be Inspected | Product Quality |
Inspection Service For | Garments |
Mode Of Report | Soft Copy,Hard Copy |
Inspection Method | Visual |