Final Inspection in the Clothing Industry: Importance

Final Inspection in the Clothing Industry: Importance and Key Steps

Noor Ahmed Raaz
Specialized in Apparel Manufacturing
Owner and Editor in Chief Textile Merchandising
Asst. Prof., Department of Textile Engineering
Atish Dipankar University of Science & Technology
Email: textilemerchandising1@gmail.com

Final Inspection:

The final inspection is the last step of the garment inspection system. In this stage, complete garments are inspected bythe buyer. Different parts of garments are inspected in this stage, such as garments main fabric, accessories, trims, label, fabric faults etc. There are various systems for final inspection in the garment industry. The final inspection is very important for an export order shipment. Today I would like to discuss the final inspection in the garment industry.

Final Inspection of Garment Quality:

The supplier must perform an internal quality inspection before offering the lot to the manufacturer QA Auditor. To confirm the product quality, use the AQL sampling plan table and follow these steps-

1. Establish the number of units in the consignment.

2. Use the AQL table to determine the number of units to be inspected.

3. Randomly select the sample quantity from across the sizes and colors.

4. Check the sample lot quantity for all quality performance standards (i.e,. Packing Standards/ Function and Testing Standards/Visual Standards).

Final Inspection

Once the 100% inspection has been completed, another internal inspection takes place. If the consignment passes this second inspection, the goods can be offered for final inspection by the manufacturer.

Final Inspection Checklist:

When goods are received at mthe anufacturer warehouse/RDC, they are assessed using the checklist below. The inspection will be based on ISO 2859, BS 6001, ANSI /ASQC 1.4:1993, and JIS Z 9015-1. Garments manufacturer always recommends that inspection before presenting the goods for final inspection. This is particularly important for Export orders where the goods by-pass warehouse/DC processing.

S/L	Section	Criteria
01	Presentation	Do the goods meet retailing standards? Are the garments crushed, creased, or glazed? Are the garments soiled, stained, or wet?
02	Labeling	Is there a correct logo? Is there a correct size label? Are there correct labels on the fiber content and wash care instructions? Are the bar-code tags or swing tickets incorrect or missing?
03	Components and Trims	Are the components or trims rusting, tarnishing, or broken? Are there incorrect attachments (for example, handles)? Are the zippers faulty or incorrect? Are the tie cords correct?
04	Make Up	Are the seams insecure, puckered, grinning, roping or twisting? Is there needle damage (including laddering)? Are there excessive threads or is there poor trimming? Are the collars, pockets, zippers or darts incorrectly sewn or the panels misaligned?
05	Fabric faults	Are there printing or dyeing faults? Are there faults in the fabric or interlining? Is there varying shading within the garment? Is there varying shading from garment to garment?
06	Miscellaneous	Is the garment measurement within acceptable tolerance as defined in the Gold Sample / Design Pack? Are the correct numbers of spare buttons provided? Did all colors pass all required Laboratory Testing Procedures? Did it meet all government regulatory requirements? Did it meet all safety requirements?

Noor Ahmed Raaz

Mohammad Noor Nabi, known by his author name Noor Ahmed Raaz, is a PhD Fellow at Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX) and the Founder & Editor of Textile Merchandising. He is also an Assistant Professor and Chairman of the Textile Engineering Department at a renowned university in Dhaka, Bangladesh. His research focuses on textile innovation and sustainability. Awarded the Research & Development Fellowship twice from the Ministry of Science & Technology in Bangladesh, Noor Ahmed Raaz is dedicated to advancing textile engineering through education, research, and industry collaboration. For inquiries or collaborations, contact Noor Ahmed Raaz via email at textilemerchandising1@gmail.com or WhatsApp at +8801673758271.