Quality & Compliance
Textile Inspection Process — Pakistan Factories
Eight stages from specification lock to container loading supervision. Every shipment is verified against your approved specifications before it leaves Pakistan.
The Principle
Problems Found at Origin Cost a Fraction of Problems Found at Destination
The cost of fixing a defect before shipment is a fraction of what it costs after the container has arrived at your warehouse — or after it has been distributed to retail. Rework, re-shipment, returns, chargebacks and brand damage all compound the original production error into something far more expensive.
Our inspection process is designed to find problems at the earliest possible stage — before they are replicated across the production run, before they are packed into cartons and before they are loaded onto a container.
8
Inspection Stages
Spec lock to container loading
3
Independent Interventions
Pre-production, in-line, pre-shipment
100%
Written Reports
Every pre-shipment inspection documented
AQL II
Sampling Standard
ISO 2859-1 methodology
Stage by Stage
8 Inspection Stages
Every stage is documented. Every result is shared with the buyer. No stage is skipped.
Order Specification Lock
Before production beginsThe buyer-approved Tech Pack, measurement specifications, material standards and packaging requirements are documented and distributed to the factory. No bulk production begins without written confirmation that all specifications are received and understood.
Conducted By
Account Manager + QC Team
Output
Signed Tech Pack acknowledgement from factory
Pre-Production Sample Sign-Off
Before bulk cuttingA pre-production sample is produced and submitted for approval before bulk fabric is cut. Measurements, construction, material and finishing are verified against the approved specification. Bulk production does not begin until the buyer signs off the pre-production sample.
Conducted By
QC Team + Buyer Approval
Output
Written sample approval with measurement report
Fabric & Material Inspection
On material receipt at factoryBulk fabric and trims are inspected against the approved lab dip and specification before cutting begins. GSM, composition, colour consistency and shrinkage are verified. Fabric that does not meet the standard is rejected before it enters production.
Conducted By
QC Team (on-site at factory)
Output
Fabric inspection record with GSM and colour sign-off
In-Line Inspection
At 20–30% production completionWhen 20–30% of the order is complete, our QC inspector visits the factory floor. Items are checked for workmanship, measurements, colour consistency and construction. Issues identified at this stage can still be corrected across the remaining production run.
Conducted By
Independent QC Inspector
Output
In-line inspection report with defect log and corrective actions
Pre-Shipment AQL Inspection
At 80–100% production completionA comprehensive AQL Level II inspection conducted on a statistically representative sample drawn from the finished and packed goods. Critical, major and minor defects are classified and counted against the AQL acceptance threshold. The shipment is only released if the result is PASS.
Conducted By
Independent QC Inspector
Output
Full inspection report with defect photos, AQL result and pass/fail determination
Packing & Labelling Verification
During pre-shipment inspectionAll carton markings, individual packaging, barcodes, country of origin labels and care labels are verified against the buyer's packaging specification. Quantity counts are confirmed against the packing list. Barcode scans are verified where applicable.
Conducted By
QC Inspector
Output
Packing verification checklist included in inspection report
Container Loading Supervision
On loading dayWhere required, our team supervises container stuffing at the factory. We verify that only inspected and approved cartons are loaded, that the container is sealed correctly and that the seal number is documented. Discrepancies between the packing list and physical count are flagged before the container leaves the factory.
Conducted By
QC Inspector or Logistics Coordinator
Output
Container seal number, loading photos and final count confirmation
Export Documentation Review
Before shipment departureAll export documentation — commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin and any required compliance documents — is reviewed for accuracy before the shipment departs. Errors in export documents cause customs delays that cannot be undone after departure.
Conducted By
Account Manager
Output
Document set confirmed and shared with buyer
Full Transparency
What Every Inspection Report Contains
Every pre-shipment inspection generates a written report shared with the buyer before the shipment is released. The report is self-contained — a buyer reading it without prior context can verify the quality outcome independently.
Report Formats Provided
- PDF inspection report (printable, archivable)
- Photographic evidence pack (ZIP file)
- Defect log spreadsheet (sortable by type/severity)
- Measurement report (Excel format)
Order Reference & Date
Factory name, order number, buyer reference, inspection date and QC inspector name.
Sample Size & Methodology
AQL level applied, sample size drawn, inspection standard (ISO 2859-1).
Defect Summary
Count of critical, major and minor defects found — broken down by defect type.
Measurement Report
Measurements taken across the sample set — actual vs. specification with pass/fail per size.
Photographic Evidence
Photos of all defects identified, packing configuration, labels and any non-conformances.
AQL Result
PASS or FAIL determination with the acceptance number and actual defect count recorded.
Corrective Action Requirements
Where a conditional PASS or FAIL is issued, required corrective actions are documented with timeline.
Inspection Outcomes
Pass, Conditional Pass or Fail — Never Ambiguous
Defect count is within the AQL acceptance number for both major and minor categories. No critical defects found.
What Happens Next
Shipment is released. Container loading may proceed.
Minor sortable defects found above the threshold. The factory must 100% sort and repack affected units before release.
What Happens Next
Buyer is notified. Re-inspection booked within 48 hours.
Major or critical defect count exceeds AQL threshold, or critical defects are found. Shipment is held immediately.
What Happens Next
Buyer escalation. Root cause analysis required. Factory bears rework costs.
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Every Shipment Inspected Before It Leaves Pakistan
An 8-stage inspection process and a written report on every order — included as standard, not billed as an optional extra.