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Fabric Review
Checking color, weight, hand feel, surface condition and width against confirmed project requirements.
Custom Menswear Manufacturing / OEM & ODM / Worldwide Delivery
hafiz@kaouyouclothing.comEnglish
QUALITY CONTROL
Quality Control for Custom Clothing Production
Quality requirements are aligned before production, followed by material checks, first-piece review, in-process inspection and 100% final garment inspection before packing.
Pre-production / In-process / Final Inspection / Packing
01DEDICATED QCQuality checks managed by dedicated personnel
02EVERY ORDERFabric checks and confirmed quality requirements
03100%Final garment inspection before packing
04THIRD-PARTYIndependent inspection available on request
QUALITY REFERENCES
Quality starts with a clearly approved product.
Inspection requires a confirmed reference. The approved garment sample and agreed product requirements guide production and quality review.
01
Approved Garment Sample
The confirmed garment provides the reference for fit, construction, materials, techniques and overall appearance.
02
Measurements & Requirements
Confirmed measurements and client requirements guide dimensional checks and product review.
03
Materials & Techniques
Fabric, color, trims, printing, embroidery and wash direction are reviewed against the confirmed product direction.
04
Labels & Packing
Brand labels, size identification, hangtags and packing requirements are aligned before packing begins.
QUALITY PROCESS
Quality checks before, during and after production.
STAGE 01
Pre-Production Alignment
- Approved garment sample
- Measurements and tolerances
- Materials and colors
- Construction requirements
- Techniques and placement
- Trims and hardware
- Labels and packing requirements
The approved garment sample and confirmed project requirements are reviewed with the production and quality teams before bulk production begins.
STAGE 02
Fabric Inspection & Project-Based Checks
- Color and color variation
- Weight and hand feel
- Surface condition
- Fabric width
- Shrinkage, when required
- Colorfastness, when required
Fabric review is carried out according to the product and confirmed project requirements. Specific checks vary by material and project. Certified laboratory testing is not implied unless separately arranged and verified.
STAGE 03
First-Piece & In-Process Checks
- Internal first-piece review
- Measurements
- Construction
- Sewing workmanship
- Technique placement
- Trims and hardware
- Appearance and finishing follow-up
The first production piece is reviewed internally against the approved garment sample. Dedicated QC personnel then carry out checks during production.
STAGE 04
Final Garment & Packing Inspection
- Appearance and workmanship
- Stains, damage and loose threads
- Decoration and wash appearance
- Labels and size identification
- Measurement sampling
- Packing readiness
- Carton and packing requirements
Every finished garment receives a final visual and workmanship inspection before packing. Key measurements are checked through QC sampling according to the project inspection plan.
GARMENT INSPECTION
What is reviewed on a finished garment?
| Inspection Category | What Is Checked |
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| Measurements |
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| Construction |
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| Appearance |
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| Decoration & Wash |
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| Branding |
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| Packing |
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Measurements
- Confirmed measurement points
- Size consistency
- Agreed tolerances
Construction
- Seams
- Stitching
- Garment assembly
- Pockets
- Components
- Construction consistency
Appearance
- Stains
- Holes
- Damage
- Loose threads
- Finishing
- Overall appearance
Decoration & Wash
- Print appearance
- Embroidery appearance
- Placement
- Color direction
- Wash appearance
- Approved sample consistency
Branding
- Main labels
- Size labels
- Care labels
- Hangtags
- Size identification
Packing
- Polybags
- Stickers
- Packing presentation
- Carton quantity
- Carton marks
- Confirmed packing requirements
Measurement checks are carried out through QC sampling unless the client specifies and confirms another inspection plan.
100% FINAL INSPECTION
Every garment is reviewed before packing.
100% Visual & Workmanship Review
Every finished garment is reviewed for:
- Appearance
- Workmanship
- Stains and damage
- Loose threads
- Decorations and wash appearance
- Labels
- Size identification
- Finishing
- Packing readiness
Measurement Sampling
Dedicated QC personnel measure selected garments and key measurement points according to the client's confirmed requirements and the project inspection plan.
100% final garment inspection does not mean every measurement point on every garment is measured unless that requirement has been agreed for the project.
ISSUE MANAGEMENT
What happens when an issue is identified?
01
Identify
The issue is identified during material, in-process, final garment or packing inspection.
02
Classify
The issue is internally classified as critical, major or minor according to its impact.
03
Separate
Affected garments are separated from accepted products.
04
Rework or Remove
Products are corrected where rework is feasible. Products that cannot be corrected are removed from accepted goods.
05
Re-inspect
Reworked garments are inspected again.
06
Release for Packing
Only products meeting the confirmed requirements proceed to packing.
INSPECTION RECORDS
Internal quality control and independent inspection options.
Internal Quality Records
- Inspection photos
- Measurement records
- Inspection results
- Production follow-up information
KAOUYOU maintains internal inspection records for production control. Relevant records and results can be provided when requested by the client.
Third-Party Inspection
- Client-appointed inspection company
- Inspection access coordination
- Inspection timing coordination
- Independent third-party report
- Client-covered inspection cost
Clients may appoint an independent inspection company. KAOUYOU can coordinate factory access and inspection timing.
Needle or Metal Detection
Needle or metal detection can be arranged through a third-party service when required by the client or product.
QUALITY IN PRACTICE
A closer look at garment inspection.
From fabric review and measurement checks to final garment inspection and packing verification.
02
Measurement Check
Dedicated QC personnel measure selected garments and key measurement points according to the project inspection plan.
03
First-Piece Review
The first production piece is reviewed internally against the approved garment sample before production continues.
04
In-Process Inspection
QC checks during production for sewing workmanship, construction details and technique placement.
05
Final Garment Inspection
Every finished garment is reviewed for appearance, workmanship, labels, stains, damage and packing readiness.
06
Packing Check
Labels, polybags, stickers, carton marks and packing requirements are confirmed before shipment preparation.
CLIENT CONFIRMATION
Clear product requirements support more consistent production.
What needs to be confirmed
- Measurements
- Materials and colors
- Construction
- Artwork and technique placement
- Approved garment sample
- Labels
- Packing requirements
- Special inspection requirements
Quality control is most effective when the client and production team work from the same approved product reference and confirmed requirements.
FAQ
Quality Control FAQ
Yes. Every finished garment receives final visual and workmanship inspection before packing. Measurements are checked through QC sampling unless another measurement plan is agreed.
Before bulk production begins, a pre-production meeting is held to align on the approved garment sample, measurement requirements, materials, colors, construction, techniques, trims, hardware, labels and packing requirements. Key quality points are reviewed so that everyone works from the same confirmed reference.
Fabric review is carried out for every order. Depending on the product and confirmed project requirements, checks may include color, weight, hand feel, surface condition, color variation, width, shrinkage and colorfastness. Specific checks vary by material and project. These checks are not described as certified laboratory testing unless independently arranged and verified.
Measurement tolerances follow the client's confirmed requirements. Where no tolerance is specified by the client, appropriate industry-standard tolerances are applied according to the product. KAOUYOU does not publish fixed tolerance values because tolerances depend on product category, fabric and construction.
The issue is identified, classified as critical, major or minor, and the affected garments are separated from accepted products. Products that can be corrected are reworked and then re-inspected. Products that cannot be corrected are removed from accepted goods. Only products meeting the confirmed requirements proceed to packing.
KAOUYOU maintains internal inspection records for production control. When requested by the client, relevant inspection photos, measurement records and inspection results can be provided. Internal records are not automatically shared with every order unless the client asks for them.
Yes. Clients may appoint an independent inspection company. KAOUYOU can coordinate factory access and inspection timing, while third-party inspection costs are covered by the client. The third-party report is provided by the relevant inspection company.
Needle or metal detection can be arranged through a third-party service when required by the client or product. This is not a default service on every order. If your product or market requires needle or metal detection, please include this requirement in your project discussion.
DEFINE QUALITY EARLY
Align your quality requirements before production begins.
Share your product reference, measurements, materials, techniques and inspection requirements with KAOUYOU.