Versatile Apparel (PVT.) Ltd.

The provided document outlines the Quality Control (QC) Process and QC Organization at Versatile Apparel, emphasizing a structured approach to maintaining garment quality. Below is a breakdown and analysis of the key components:

1. Quality Control Process

The QC process follows a five-stage inspection system to ensure defects are minimized at each production stage:

1) Fabric Inspection (4-Point System)

• Conducted in the store section before cutting.

• Checks for defects (holes, stains, weaving flaws) using the 4-Point System (defects graded on severity).

• Additional tests: Shade band control, shrinkage testing.

2) Cutwork Inspection (AQL 2.5)

• Inspects cut panels, bundling, numbering, and fusing process.

• Rejects defective pieces and replaces them before sending to sewing.

3) In-Process Audit (AQL 2.5–4.0)

• Inline inspectors monitor sewing operations before assembly.

• Ensures stitching, seam quality, and part-wise construction meet standards.

4) Final Inspection (AQL 2.5–4.0)

• Checks measurements, pressing, and secondary defects.

• Classifies garments into first quality/second quality.

5) Final Audit (AQL 2.5–4.0)

• Pre-shipment inspection to verify overall quality before packing.

• Ensures compliance with buyer specifications.

2. QC Organization Structure

The QC team is structured department-wise, with supervisors overseeing each stage:

3. QC Conclusion & Policy

• Quality is treated as the “life of a garment.”

• All factories follow a standardized QC system, but variations may exist.

• This Quality Manual ensures uniformity across factories.

• Statistical QC (e.g., Six Sigma, advanced AQL tracking) will be introduced later when manpower is ready.

• Continuous improvement is encouraged, but changes require MD approval.

• Training & workforce education is critical for maintaining quality standards.