Factory & quality
The process is the proof.
A factory claim is only useful if it can be inspected. Below is the production floor, the four inspection stages and the documents you can request, with their scope stated.
Company data
Establishment year, floor area, capacity and team size are marked as to be confirmed. They are not stated until verified.
Operating since
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To be confirmed
Production area
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To be confirmed
Monthly capacity
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To be confirmed
Production lines
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To be confirmed
Team size
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To be confirmed
Export markets
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To be confirmed
Production floor
Cutting, stitching, marking, assembly, packing
Photographed process stages. Each stage has an owner and a check point rather than passing work down the line unverified.
Quality control
Four inspection stages, recorded per batch
Each stage produces a record. If a defect escapes, the batch reference allows the inspection history to be reconstructed.
Incoming material
- Fabric weight and width
- Colour against approved reference
- Zipper, buckle and webbing lot check
In-process
- First-off approval at line start
- Stitch density and bar-tack location
- Webbing row count and spacing
Final
- Construction against approved sample
- Hardware function and finish
- Marking and label placement
Pre-shipment
- Carton count and packing confirmation
- Barcode and carton marks
- Batch reference recorded
Physical testing
Test items and what they establish
Test scope is agreed per program. A material report covers the material; it does not certify the finished pack. Both are stated with their scope.
| Test item | Method | Criterion |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric abrasion and tear | Per material standard | Confirmed against program requirement |
| Zipper reciprocation | Repeated open and close | Function without separation |
| Seam and stitch strength | Pull test at stress points | No stitch failure at rated load |
| Buckle and adjuster | Load and release cycle | Holds adjustment, releases cleanly |
| Water repellency | Surface spray evaluation | Finish performance confirmed per fabric |
Test pieces and third-party laboratory work are quoted separately. Acceptance criteria are confirmed in the program specification.
Documents
Request the current copy, not a logo
Documents are issued with their scope, issuing party and validity stated. If a document does not cover the item you are buying, we say so.
System document
Quality management system
Scope and validity are confirmed with the document. Where a specific material or component is required, request the corresponding test record.
Fabric, zipper, buckle
Material & hardware test reports
Scope and validity are confirmed with the document. Where a specific material or component is required, request the corresponding test record.
Site audit
Factory audit & social compliance
Scope and validity are confirmed with the document. Where a specific material or component is required, request the corresponding test record.
Third-party inspection
Buyer-nominated inspection is welcome
Inspection access is scheduled with the production plan before dispatch. The inspector works to your criteria; we provide the batch records and carton references.
Traceability
Batch reference on every carton
Approved samples, material records and inspection checkpoints are retained per style. A carton reference leads back to the batch record rather than to a general claim.
Next step
Review the quality system against your requirement.
Send the specification and the evidence you need. We will state what is available, what is not covered, and what has to be arranged separately.