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What happens when a batch fails

Short answer: The factory gets a list of the faults and the batch stays where it is until an agreement is made. Then ...

What counts as a critical fault

Short answer: A critical fault is one that makes the product unusable or unsafe. It could be a needle in the fabric, ...

Why zero faults is not a realistic requirement

Short answer: Because clothing is handled by people and machines in many steps, and because a check only sees part of...

What AQL means in a quality inspection

Short answer: AQL is the share of faults a batch may contain and still be approved. The figure is agreed in advance a...

How samples are drawn

Short answer: Garments are taken at random from the whole batch, not from the top of the nearest box. The number chec...

What a visual inspection catches

Short answer: A visual check catches everything the eye can see: crooked seams, loose threads, stains, holes, wrong l...

How faulty batches are caught

Short answer: A number of garments are taken at random from the batch, then measured, washed and examined. If the sam...