Direct answerFor the US: fibre content, country of origin, manufacturer identity (an RN number or name) and care instructions, all permanently attached. For the EU: fibre composition under Regulation (EU) 1007/2011, REACH compliance, and since 13 December 2024 an EU-based responsible person under GPSR. In both markets the legal labeler is the brand or importer, not the factory.What has to be on t...

Direct answerThey answer different questions. OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 tests the finished article for harmful substances and is granted per product, with no requirement for organic fibre. GOTS certifies organic fibre content and the environmental and social performance of every processing stage, from fibre to finished garment, and requires chain-of-custody documents at each step.Side by sideA garmen...

Direct answerHandling depends on when the defect is found. In-line defects are repaired at the station and the cause is logged. Units that fail final inspection are sorted 100% and repaired or replaced before packing. After delivery, a claim is checked against the batch code on the carton and the inspection report, and the outcome is replacement or credit depending on whether the fault is ours.Wh...

Direct answerThe lot is frozen and compared point by point against the signed approved sample and spec — not against memory or a photo. We quantify how many pieces are affected, trace the cause to a lot, a cutting batch or a process, and then agree a remedy: rework, remake, or a commercial adjustment. Who pays depends on where the fault sits, and the contract decides that.Step by stepThe first 48...

Direct answerYes. Every order produces a pre-shipment report before dispatch, issued as a PDF within 24-48 hours of inspection. It contains the AQL result, the measurement chart against spec, every defect found with photos, the packing and carton data, and a clear pass, conditional pass or fail decision. The order is not released for shipping without it.What the report containsThe report is writt...

Direct answerPilling is loose fibres tangling on the surface, so the fix is at the yarn: use combed or combed ring-spun cotton, longer staple, a firmer twist, and brush the inside less. Then confirm it with a Martindale or random-tumble test and accept nothing below grade 3-4. A softer hand-feel and lower pilling pull in opposite directions, so the choice has to be made at sampling.Where pilling ...

Direct answerLook for eight faults, because they account for most rejections: skipped stitches, unbalanced tension, uneven stitch density, seam puckering, seam grin, raw or frayed edges, missing backtack and twisted side seams. All eight are visible in ten minutes if you turn the garment inside out, count stitches over 10 cm and pull the seam by hand.The eight faults and what causes themMost stit...

Direct answerShrinkage is measured, not estimated. We mark a 50 cm gauge on the length and width of the garment or a sewn panel, run three wash cycles at the temperature printed on the care label, dry it the way the label says, and re-measure the same gauge. The result is reported separately for length and width as a percentage change, and that number decides the pattern allowance.The two methods...

Direct answerThere is no single number: tolerance is set per measurement point. For knitted streetwear we work to plus or minus 1 cm on body length, chest, waist and hip, and plus or minus 0.5-0.6 cm on shoulder, sleeve length, neck width and cuff height. Woven styles are held tighter on the points that carry the fit. Every point has its tolerance printed in the spec before sampling starts.Tolera...

Direct answerYes. You can appoint any inspection company you like, and we will not restrict access. Most buyers book SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek, TUV or QIMA for a during-production inspection or a pre-shipment inspection. The inspector sees the same order file, measurement chart and cartons that our own QC team works from, and any findings are reworked and re-checked before the shipment leaves...

Before reordering a best-selling streetwear style, brands should review more than total sales. They should check sell-through speed, size performance, color performance, return rate, customer reviews, wholesale demand, margin, and whether the next delivery window still fits market demand. A style may sell out quickly, but the reorder still needs to make sense. If the demand was seasonal, late deli...

Inline QC helps streetwear brands catch problems while production is still running. Instead of waiting until all garments are finished, the QC team checks cutting, stitching, measurements, seam quality, trim placement, logo position, embroidery, printing, stains, thread ends, and workmanship during production. This is valuable because many problems can still be corrected early. For example, if a ...

A fit sample is used to check silhouette, measurements, proportion, and basic construction. A PP sample, or pre-production sample, is the approved production standard before bulk starts. It should confirm fabric, trims, fit, workmanship, decoration, washing, labeling, and packing details. A TOP sample, or top of production sample, is taken from the first pieces made on the production line to confi...

Established streetwear brands do not wait until final inspection to think about quality. They plan QC before bulk production starts. The first step is confirming the approved sample, fabric quality, shrinkage, trims, artwork placement, size chart, packaging rules, and PP sample. Once these standards are locked, the factory can use them as a reference during cutting, sewing, decoration, washing, fi...

Sample-to-bulk consistency can change after switching factories because every manufacturer has different pattern methods, fabric sources, sewing operators, machines, finishing processes, and QC habits. Even when the tech pack is the same, the new factory may interpret measurement points, seam allowance, shrinkage, rib tension, logo placement, or pressing differently. This is why brands should not ...

Before changing clothing manufacturers, a brand should prepare an approved physical sample, previous bulk sample, updated tech pack, measurement chart, POM diagrams, grading rules, fabric swatches, color standards, trim card, logo files, label instructions, packaging requirements, and previous production issue notes. These documents help the new manufacturer understand what must stay the same and ...

Brands can switch apparel manufacturers without losing quality by treating the move as a controlled production transfer, not a fresh start. The safest process begins with an approved physical sample, complete tech pack, measurement chart, fabric swatches, trim card, logo placement guide, packaging standard, and previous QC notes. The new factory should review these references before sampling, then...

Brands can control sample-to-bulk consistency by setting clear approval standards before production starts. The approved sample should define the fabric, color, handfeel, measurements, logo placement, trims, stitching details, labeling, and packing method. For bulk production, the manufacturer should compare production pieces against the approved sample and check key points such as measurement tol...

The most important QC checks for custom streetwear production include fabric quality, color consistency, shrinkage, measurement tolerance, stitching, seam strength, logo placement, embroidery quality, print durability, zipper function, snap buttons, drawcords, labels, hangtags, packaging, and final shipment inspection. For washed garments, QC should also include shade, hand feel, and post-wash mea...

Brands can reduce delays in custom apparel production by preparing complete tech packs, confirming materials early, approving samples clearly, avoiding late design changes, and keeping all communication organized.Production delays often happen when key details are missing or changed after sampling begins. Common causes include unclear measurements, incomplete artwork, unavailable fabric, late trim...

Before bulk custom clothing production, brands should confirm the approved sample, measurement tolerance, fabric quality, color standard, trims, stitching, logo placement, print or embroidery quality, labeling, packaging, and inspection requirements.A practical QC process usually starts from sample approval. The final approved sample should be used as the reference for bulk production. This helps ...

Brands can reduce quality risks by preparing clear specifications before sampling and confirming all key details before bulk production. This includes fabric, trims, measurements, artwork placement, labels, packaging, and quality standards.The buyer should review the sample carefully before approval. Fit, measurements, fabric hand feel, stitching, construction, logo placement, color, and packaging...

Before bulk apparel production, brands should confirm the approved sample, measurement tolerance, fabric standard, color standard, trim standard, artwork placement, label position, packaging requirements, and inspection checklist.Important quality control points include fabric defects, color consistency, shrinkage, stitching quality, seam strength, measurement accuracy, pocket placement, zipper fu...