A single quality issue can damage your brand's reputation permanently. Customers won't give you a second chance. Proper QC protects your brand and reduces returns, complaints, and chargebacks.
Before production begins:
During production:
Before shipping:
AQL (Acceptable Quality Level) is the international standard for inspection sampling:
| AQL Level | Defect Rate | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| AQL 1.0 | 1% | Premium/medical garments |
| AQL 2.5 | 2.5% | Standard clothing (most common) |
| AQL 4.0 | 4% | Budget garments |
Our quality commitment:
Quality control (QC) is the process of inspecting garments at various production stages to ensure they meet specifications. It includes fabric inspection, in-line inspection during sewing, and final inspection before shipping. AQL (Acceptable Quality Level) standards are used to determine acceptable defect rates.
Industry standard defect rate is 2-3%. Premium manufacturers like Sanchuan Apparel maintain below 2% defect rate. AQL 2.5 is the most common inspection standard, meaning 2.5% defective items are acceptable in a sample batch.
Key QC stages: 1) Pre-production (fabric/trims inspection), 2) Inline QC (during cutting and sewing), 3) End-of-line inspection, 4) Final inspection before packing. Each stage catches different types of defects to prevent costly rework.
We maintain below 2% defect rate with full QC documentation.
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